School Visits Devon

With its charming countryside, dramatic coastlines, quaint towns, and historical ruins, Devon is a superb choice for a school trip.

Devon's scenic beauty has inspired a great number of literary greats throughout the years. Devon has been a haven for literary geniuses, as many lived there, and others either stayed there for a period of time or vacationed there. Consequently, by choosing Devon as your destination for a school trip, your students could see first-hand the very places that stimulated the great classics that they have read in the classroom.

Agatha Christie, who was born in Torquay, was greatly inspired by the striking coves and clifftops of the Devonshire coastline. Charles Dickens wrote the beginning of Nicholas Nickleby in Devon and was inspired to create some of his most memorable characters by people he had met there. Thomas Hardy, who was born in Dorset, wrote about Exeter in the novels; 'Jude the Obscure', 'The Woodlanders', 'A Pair of Blue Eyes' and 'The Trumpet Major', however changed the city's name to Exonbury. Furthermore, a vacation to Devon inspired Jane Austen to set her classic novel 'Sense and Sensibility' in the county.

In addition, below are a couple of attractions that we highly recommend to complete a fun-filled school trip to Devon, or you can click the following link for our full list of visit options in the South West of England.

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St. George's House Christian Outdoor Centre

A spacious Georgian Rectory to yourselves in the heart of North Devon's sandy surf beaches and cliffs, set up to cater for groups of young people to experience the beauty of the surrounding area. Over 35 years of experience working with schools.

The outdoor education part of the curriculum is best achieved in an environment that nurtures, challenges and encourages each child's participation. With the stunning beaches, cliffs, harbours and sand dunes of North Devon and a caring experienced staff team - you are in the right place. For schools keen to make the most of the countryside for educational purposes we can incorporate Rocky shores, Woodlands, Sand dunes or Moorland into a week here. Emphasis can be on a particular learning outcome or as a gentle introduction for those trying something new. Maps, compasses, identification sheets, bug hunts and even skimming stones can all be used to have fun whilst learning. For A-level groups keen to explore the Ecology module of the syllabus please do get in touch for further...