A ‘different’ trip for any age group, Geevor is dramatically situated on the Atlantic coast.
Geevor Tin Mine is the largest preserved mine in the country and gateway to the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Explore the over-ground buildings and machinery before taking a trip underground for the authentic mine experience.
There are hands-on activities including hand-drilling, panning for gems and a visit to the Hard Rock interactive museum. A great trip with loads provided for teachers.
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Eden Project
A giant ‘living classroom’ offering impressively comprehensive support for school trips!
The Eden Project’s massive Biomes house the largest indoor rainforest in the world. Inside, you’ll find stunning plants, exhibitions and an exciting year-round programme of events, all geared towards reconnecting children with the natural world.
You can choose from around 30 different curriculum-linked geography, science, environmental and art workshops then let the Eden team take it from there!
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Penlee House Gallery and Museum
A fantastic little museum that’s home to a marvellous collection of art and antiquities.
Especially good for studying the Bronze, Iron and Stone Ages, Penlee also offers an engaging living-history experience in which your pupils can get dressed up and have a taste of a typical Victorian school day.
All of the curriculum-linked, KS2 workshop-programme sessions are absolutely free, and the museum’s education and outreach officer is happy to tailor workshops to your requirements.
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Tintagel Castle
Half on the mainland and half on a jagged headland, the ruins of Tintagel are spectacular.
Although all that remains of this medieval site is its ruins, Tintagel is every inch an exciting destination for inspirational learning, because it’s so full of history and intriguing legends.
Tintagel’s new exhibition explores the origins of the site’s links to the legends of King Arthur, and how they inspired the Earl of Cornwall to build a castle on this rugged coastal spot in the 13th century.
