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Where to visit on a school trip in Cornwall?

With its picturesque beaches and cliff tops, distinctive history, and first-class attractions, Cornwall is a wonderful destination for school groups planning their annual school trip.

Cornwall has its own distinct history and identity and therefore an excellent informative place to take the children. Cornwall remained a separate country for centuries with its own dialect until the 1700s. The Cornish saw themselves and were perceived as a separate ethnic group during the Tudor period, which is highlighted during the reign of Henry VII in The Cornish Rebellion of 1497. Cornwall's history and separate identity is also important and relevant today, as the Cornish people will obtain the same minority status as the Welsh, Irish and the Scots.

Furthermore, the spectacular landscapes of the Cornwall coast are ideal for feeding the imagination and creativity of the students. The breathtaking sceneries can inspire the students artistically through poetry or art, like they have done for many artists before. Since the early nineteenth century Cornwall has been a dominant destination for people in pursuant of the arts and culture. Currently, Cornwall is the second most popular place outside London for working artists to locate.

Want to know where to take your school trip in Cornwall? How about a thrilling aerial adventure at Hangloose Eden, where children can build confidence with a huge zip wire and a giant swing. For an experience with less adrenaline visit the incredible biomes of Cornwall's famous gem - the Eden Project which house thousands of species of plants from around the world. History students will love sites like Chysauster Ancient Village - the ruins of an Iron Age settlement where you can explore the remains of stone houses and learn how our distance ancestors lived over 2,000 years ago. St Mawes Castle and its fascinating history highlights Cornwall's famous maritime heritage and is one of many local English Heritage venues. Learning beyond the classroom in Cornwall with lots more ideas below.

Able to travel to other counties in South West, have a look at our trip pages for: Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, for more school trip ideas.

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Popular Cornwall school trip February 2026 !

Pendennis Castle

location icon School Trip South West
apple icon Subjects: Design Technology, Geography, Human Geography, History, Elizabethans, Tudors, Victorian, World War


Pendennis Castle in Falmouth is one of the finest Tudor fortresses built by Henry VIII. It has seen action in many conflicts and was one of the last royalist strongholds to fall during the English Civil War.

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Eden Project
Eden Project
map pin St Austell PL24 2SG
Cornwall

Here at the Eden Project in Cornwall, education is central to our mission as a charity. We offer exciting learning opportunities for students of all ages at schools, colleges and universities.
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Tate St Ives
Tate St Ives
map pin Saint Ives TR26 1TG
Cornwall

Tate St Ives offers a programme of international modern and contemporary art presented in the unique context of St Ives.
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Eden Project & Cornwall for Primary and Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
Eden Project & Cornwall for Primary and Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
map pin St Austell PL24 2SG
Cornwall

The performing arts encompass a wide array of disciplines, and we are pleased to confirm our ability to support nearly every variety of ensemble. Should you desire to inspire your students through an...
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Hangloose Adventure Eden
Hangloose Adventure Eden
map pin St Austell PL24 2SG
Cornwall

At Hangloose Adventure, many activities are designed to aid personal development such as team building, problem-solving but also social skill development. Individuals will discover their own...
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St Mawes Castle
St Mawes Castle
map pin Truro TR2 5DE
Cornwall

Book a free self-led visit to St Mawes Castle and organise your day to suit your curriculum objectives. Explore the vital role that the castle played in the defense of England against the threat of...
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Pendennis Castle
Pendennis Castle
map pin Falmouth TR11 4LP
Cornwall

Use the ‘Build me a Fortress!’ activity in the Teachers’ Kit, available from the English Heritage website, to understand how the castle was built and the materials used, and then create your own model fortress back in the classroom.
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Chysauster Ancient Village
Chysauster Ancient Village
map pin Penzance TR20 8XA
Cornwall

Chysauster Ancient Village is Romano-British settlement that was originally occupied almost 2,000 years ago and is one of the finest examples of such in the country. Pupils can walk around the settlement, and see how communities lived and work in this period.
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Tintagel Castle
Tintagel Castle
map pin Tintagel PL34 0HE
Cornwall

Tintagel Castle has been, and still is, an inspiring place for writers and artists, and there have been many key representations of Tintagel in classical literature. In 1860 Alfred Lord Tennyson, the...
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Residential Trips Cornwall

Planning an overnight trip for your school or looking for a tailored educational residential programme? Your students can benefit from an activity week in Cornwall or its neighbouring counties. Discover exciting school residential learning experiences that promote teamwork, and outdoor education.

STEM School Trip to Cornwall with Equity
STEM School Trip to Cornwall with Equity
map pin Cornwall

Students can gain inspiration from landmarks including the Eden Project, Land's End and Tate St Ives art gallery.
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Encompass Training
Encompass Training
map pin Okehampton EX20 3DN
Devon

We offer a wide range of authentic outdoor education activities, both at Great Potheridge and throughout the beautiful Devon countryside. Our courses are led by a dedicated team of experienced and...
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National Marine Aquarium
National Marine Aquarium
map pin Plymouth PL4 0LF
Devon

Explore Ocean Learning with the Ocean Conservation Trust. Our curriculum-linked programme at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth connects learners with the Ocean through aquarium visits, classroom outreach, and virtual experiences.
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Stone Farm Study Centre
Stone Farm Study Centre
map pin Okehampton EX39 4PN
Devon

Choose from exciting days out at local activity centres which offer a range of activities, including high ropes, archery, abseiling, climbing and watersports such as kayaking, raft building and sailing.
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Slapton Ley Field Centre
Slapton Ley Field Centre
map pin Kingsbridge TQ7 2QP
Devon

Students will look at a variety of plants and common animals using age appropriate classification keys to identify living things we find in our woodland and in our pond habitats. Discover what...
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Cornwall School Workshops

Is your school located in Cornwall? A huge range of workshop providers can bring the learning experience to you! Allow your students to benefit from specialist knowledge about your class subject or topic..

Stone Age Workshops
Stone Age Workshops
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Our Stone Age programme is a great way to introduce the Stone Age topic. We offer a unique interactive 'show and tell' to really bring the subject alive and pass around the tools and clothes of the past. Touch, taste and smell the Stone Age.
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Fab Science Online
Fab Science Online
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Zoom into the Fab Science Lab! We have run hundreds of workshops in schools and we've put all of that know-how into our virtual events. Fully interactive, engaging, educational and fun!
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Kidslingo - French Enrichment Days
Kidslingo - French Enrichment Days
map pin In-school Workshop

UK-wide. Our immersive 'Visit Paris' experience transforms your school hall into a school French trip. Pupils will pass through passport control, board the plane, then visit an ice cream stand, souvenir stall, market, café and write a postcard home.
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AI and Programming STEM Workshops
AI and Programming STEM Workshops
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AI in Schools deliver innovative, exciting hands-on AI and programming workshops led by experts. Tailored for primary and secondary schools, we empower pupils to understand AI and code their own algorithms, preparing them for tech-driven futures.
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In School Workshops

Discover lots more school workshops in Cornwall who can provide a tailored experience for your pupils.

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Online Workshops

We can offer a wide selection of workshops that can be delivered to your school entirely online.

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