Memorials & monuments · South West England
William Lush's Blue Coat School
In or near Stour Provost.
William Lush's Blue Coat School — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
William Lush's Blue Coat School is a memorial located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Cygnet Gallery showcases a diverse range of artwork from local artists, including sculptors, ceramicists, painters, and textile artists. Visitors can engage with the artists and learn about their latest creations in a welcoming environment.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
William Lush's Blue Coat School is a memorial located in South-East England. It is known for its historical significance in education and philanthropy. The school reflects the traditions of blue coat schools established in the 18th century.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0073, -2.1949
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Shaftesbury
- Postcode
- SP7 8JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 6.2 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday: 10am-4:30pm; Sunday: 10:30am-3:30pm (Summer); Monday to Saturday: 10am-4pm; Sunday: 10:30am-3:30pm (Winter)
- Official site
- www.thecygnet.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4399573293 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is William Lush's Blue Coat School?
- William Lush's Blue Coat School is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode SP7 8JQ), in the parish of Shaftesbury.
- What is William Lush's Blue Coat School?
- William Lush's Blue Coat School — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to William Lush's Blue Coat School?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 6.2 km away. The nearest town is Stour Provost. Drivers can use postcode SP7 8JQ.
- Is William Lush's Blue Coat School a protected site?
- Yes — William Lush's Blue Coat School is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is William Lush's Blue Coat School free to visit?
- Yes, William Lush's Blue Coat School is free to enter.
- How do I get to William Lush's Blue Coat School?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP7 8JQ.