King Edwards School

Initially housed within Bridewell Palace on the banks of the River Thames by Royal Charter of the boy King Edward VI, the mission of the parent foundation – Bridewell Royal Hospital – was to home and educate poor children living in London. In 1830 the Foundation moved to Southwark where a new House of Occupations was opened. Greater emphasis prevailed on the education of the children rather than the reforming of character. Children aged 8 to 18 were accepted from the City, county of Middlesex and the Borough of Southwark. In 1860 a new charity scheme for the Bridewell Royal Hospital was set up and the House of Occupations was renamed King Edward’s School. In 1867 the school relocated to Witley allowing pupils to benefit from fresh air and the green countryside of Surrey. Situated in 100 acres of Surrey countryside, the School has over 400 day and boarding pupils. The strapline is ‘United by Diversity since 1553’. In September 2022, our new and innovative Academic Hub and Reception area, containing a Learning Resource Centre, opened and 2023 saw the addition of our new Upper Sixth Form House which has been designed as a stepping stone to university education. The tours will start at New Reception situated off the Gurdon's Lane entrance to the school. The tours are available to children; please note that the King Edward’s tour features a number of stairs and steep slopes.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

Tours at 1430 and 1600

Location & directions

King Edwards School, Petworth Road, Wormley, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5SG

Directions:

Note the New Reception is situated off the Gurdon's Lane entrance to the school.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Where demand is greater than the number of tickets available they will be allocated by ballot. You will get an email confirmation if your application is successful and this should be available to show at the venue. You may apply for tickets at more than one property/event. Some tickets may still be available after 23 August and both the booking website and that of The Godalming Trust https://www.thegodalmingtrust.org.uk/ will indicate where they are available.

Booking website:

https://www.godalming-tc.gov.uk/godalming-heritage-weekend-ticket-requests-2025

Booking opens:

11 Aug 2025 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

22 Aug 2025 04:00 PM

Accessibility details

Note tour features a number of stairs and steep slopes

Additional information

Please go to the New Reception Building from the Gurdons Lane entrance

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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