Ackworth School
Ackworth School, Pontefract Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT
Originally a Thomas Coram foundling hospital, the site was purchased by the Society of Friends in the 1770s for the establishment of a school. The buildings are extensive and impressive. Visitors will have access to the exterior and to the library for the Q&A session.
The school was founded in 1779 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) to educate boys and girls.
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1100
Location & directions
Ackworth School, Pontefract Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7LT
- Contact on day:
- Ackworth School
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- via Eventbrite
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ackworth-school-tickets-1994899906321?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&_gl=1*1jf300n*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY4NjM0MjY4MC4xNzg0OTA3ODMy*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODQ5MDc4MzEkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODQ5MDc4MzEkajYwJGwwJGgw
Accessibility details
There are a limited number of steps in and out of the buildings.
Additional information
Car parking for visitors is available, then meet at the main entrance corridor 5 minutes before start time. Bus stops are located immediately outside the school, on the main road.
- Max number of people:
- 10
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
