Downham Market National School
The Old School, 12 Howdale Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9AB
Part of the Union Workhouse complex the foundation stone was laid by the Reverend James Sedgwick, in June 1841.
At that time the school was attended by 90 boys and 80 girls. From 1876 it was used as a venue for art & cookery classes, concerts and meetings and between 1915 and 1917 was used as an overflow ward for the main military hospital which was in The Towers (destroyed by fire) More recently it was used by the Montessori school and became a private home circa 1996.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
The Old School, 12 Howdale Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9AB
- Directions:
- Access to the building is via Court Gardens
- Contact on day:
- Christine Austin
- Telephone number:
- +441366384428
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Access is limited to the entrance from Court Gardens to the main reception room.
Additional information
No parking or facilities on site. Nearest parking & facilities ... the Howdale.
