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Berry Head National Nature Reserve
Brixham,
Devon
This stunning headland, with its iconic lighthouse and Napoleonic Fort, is surrounded by water on three sides and offers exceptional views across Torbay and beyond.
Museum of Cornish Life
Helston,
Cornwall
At Helston Museum we believe that learning should be a life-long process – you’re never too old! We offer guided workshops for schools, from Foundation stage up to Year 12.
Bodmin Jail
Bodmin,
Cornwall
Bodmin Jail has to be one of the best untapped learning resources in Devon; one of the most useful places for teaching staff and students to visit, and it’s right on your doorstep!
Sherborne Old Castle (English Heritage)
Sherborne,
Dorset
Sherborne Old Castle is a romantic 12th century ruin, set in beautiful grounds next to New Sherborne Castle.
Portland Castle (English Heritage)
Portland,
Dorset
One of the best preserved examples of Henry VIII’s coastal defences built in the 16th century. Ideal for learning about Tudor life.
Chysauster Ancient Village (English Heritage)
Penzance,
Cornwall
Ruins of an Iron Age settlement of stone-walled houses. Ideal for learning about prehistoric life and the local landscape and geograph
Burngate Stone Carving Centre
Swanage,
Dorset
Children’s stone carving sessions. We run two hour have-a-go stone carving sessions for children between 6-13 years.
Cockington Country Park
Torquay,
Devon
The Park has so much to offer visiting groups with a rich heritage and natural history sessions that cover a range of topics helping to bring your teaching to life.
Warren Barn
Torquay,
Devon
Warren Barn’s location in the grounds of Cockington Country Park close to Torquay makes it the ideal base for coastal and countryside residential visits.