Orwell Park School And Observatory
Orwell Park School And Observatory, Educational observatory in Nacton, England
The Orwell Park School and Observatory occupies several buildings within an estate that includes a water tower and astronomical facilities for student learning.
The property began as Orwell Deer Park, owned by Francis Vernon, before George Tomline purchased it in 1848 and added the observatory and water tower.
The school maintains a 26-centimeter refracting telescope, known as the Tomline Refractor, which supports astronomy education and scientific observations.
Students from ages 2½ to 13 receive education across two sections: the Pre-Prep School for younger children and the Prep School for older students.
During World War II, the grounds served as a training facility for the 7th Armoured Division due to the landscape near the River Orwell.
Location: Nacton
Inception: 1868
Phone: +441473659225
Website: https://orwellpark.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.00982,1.23035
Latest update: March 28, 2025 09:31
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