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Stonyhurst College is an independent co-educational Catholic boarding and day school, occupying a magnificent Grade I listed building in Lancashire. Founded in 1593, it is the oldest Jesuit School in the world and famous for its connections to former pupil Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; author of Sherlock Holmes, and JRR Tolkien, author of Lord of the Rings.
Set in the beautiful Ribble Valley, Stonyhurst is home to 800 pupils during term time, but during the school holidays the College plays host to a multitude of residential lettings including religious retreats, international language schools and extra-curricular camps. The college also holds the oldest museum in the English-speaking world, which is an incredible resource for the children of Stonyhurst to learn and enjoy. The museum opens during certain times of the year to the public and tickets can be booked directly through the Stonyhurst College website.
| Open for events at various times of the year (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Open during holiday periods for museum ticket holders or bookings made directly with Stonyhurst Commercial only.
To arrange a visit please contact the Stonyhurst Commercial team - enterprises@stonyhurst.ac.uk.
Stonyhurst College - Christmas in the Great HallEnjoy the warmth and wonder of the season in a setting steeped in history and charm. 
Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018Stonyhurst College is located near the village of Hurst Green, a 10 minute drive from Clitheroe and 30 minutes from Preston.
They are easily accessible by railway. The most convenient railway station is Preston, some 13 miles away from the College, just over 2 hours from London Euston and 3 hours from Edinburgh or Glasgow.
The College is also within a 1 hour journey of Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, making it easy to access the closest airports, as well as placing it in a prime location for a number of day trips or excursions.
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