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Museums Β· North East England

The Donnison School

In or near Hendon.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limitedπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendly

The Donnison School β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Trafalgar Square Heritage Plaque - geograph.org.uk - 4885862

David Dixon β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Sunderland Β· 1.0 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Donnison School is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Donnison School is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode SR1. It is notable for its historical significance as an educational institution.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.9080, -1.3677
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
SR1 2BJ
Parliamentary constituency
Sunderland Central
Nearest railway station
Sunderland β€” 1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Donnison School?
The Donnison School is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SR1 2BJ), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is The Donnison School?
The Donnison School β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Donnison School?
The nearest railway station is Sunderland, about 1.0 km away. The nearest town is Hendon. Drivers can use postcode SR1 2BJ.
Is The Donnison School a protected site?
Yes β€” The Donnison School is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to The Donnison School?
The nearest railway station is Sunderland, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR1 2BJ.