Roedean: Then and Now - Roedean School Tour

Address

Roedean School, Roedean Way, Brighton & Hove,BN2 5RQ
 
Description
Come and walk the corridors of one of the first girls' boarding schools in the country. Hear about how Sir John Simpson's inspiring architecture of Roedean School influenced his design of the original Wembley Stadium and discover how his Grade II listed buildings characterise the classic 'Arts and Crafts' movement of 1860 to 1910. Learn how the school is setting the standard for boarding in the 21st Century through its transformational redesign of its five boarding houses. Not normally accessible to the public, the Saturday tour ends a with a trip down Roedean’s secret tunnel to the undercliff walk connecting to Brighton Marina. Approx. 90 mins. (Wear comfortable shoes and bring a torch if going down the tunnel)
 
Times
 
  • Thursday 10 September: Tour 1030
  • Friday 11 September: Tour 1030
  • Saturday 12 September: Tour 1030
 
Booking Details

Free activity but pre-booking: Required

Call: 01273 206306

Go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roedean-school-tour-tickets-17860403949

Booking opens: 17 August 2015 12:00

Booking closes: 9 September 2015 17:00

 
Directions

 
Access

Enter via main gate, follow road around and up to the main car park on your right. From here walk up to the main Reception office where the group will meet. Please advise of any mobility or other special needs ahead of visiting via an email to nick@rth.org.uk with the subject 'ROED BHOD'.

 
Organised by

Roedean School and The Regency Town House