School Trips to Cornwall
With its picturesque fishing villages, famous beaches, and stunning landscapes, Cornwall - and the South West of the UK in general - is a fantastic study visit for students of all subjects and ages.
Our school trips to Cornwall are a popular choice amongst teachers; the range of activities and excursions on offer is second to none, it’s safe and close to home, plus - relative to trips abroad - it is less costly for students.
We can tailor any visit with an itinerary to suit the needs of your students; whether that’s focusing on the impact of tourism along the south coast, learning about the geological forces shaping our unique landscapes, discovering the beautiful settings that inspired famous artists, or getting up close and personal with marine and environmental conservation efforts.
This includes opportunities to visit the Eden Project, art museums, various conservation centres, and Land’s End (the most south-westerly tip of the UK). With a short drive, your group can also visit famous geographical sites such as Lulworth Cove and Cheddar Gorge.
As always, our ultimate aim at NST is to bring learning to life outside the classroom and inspire a greater thirst for knowledge among young people – a brief sojourn across the English Channel certainly does that! If you’re looking to talk through your options regarding a school trip France, get in touch with an NST travel expert today on 0845 293 7970.
Browse our curriculum-linked school trips in Cornwall
Why choose NST?
Here's why thousands of teachers choose NST each year...
- Unrivalled school trip knowledge
Your dedicated Tour Co-ordinator will use their trip planning knowledge and expertise to create a tailor-made, curriculum-linked itinerary to meet your group’s exact needs.
- Making it easier for you
Your own trip organiser, travel app, free classroom packs and trip promo resources.
- Free group leader inspection visits
Visit your chosen destination free of charge and plan with confidence.
- Value for money, always
We work hard to make every penny count.
- Over 55 years’ experience
With NST you can rest assured that your group is in safe hands.
- Aligned to your learning outcomes
Every trip can be built around your specific goals — from the latest GCSE and A level curriculum requirements to particular themes, interests or visits you want to focus on.
- Risk assessment guidance
Clear, practical support to help you manage group safety including our free guide.
- Offsetting carbon emissions
Through our partnership with Carbon Footprint, we're committed to offset one tonne of CO2 emissions, and plant a tree on school grounds in the UK, for every trip booked.
Students love these attractions...
The Eden Project
The UK’s famous Eden Project is the world’s largest indoor rainforest, making it an exceptional trip for budding scientists and geographers alike. The trip perfectly complements classroom lessons on biology, climates, and nature. The complex is home to thousands of plant species, with a focus on environmental conservation, education, and sustainability. The result is the world’s most diverse, scent-filled, and jaw-dropping classroom your students could ever experience!
Blue Reef Aquarium
The Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay contains 40 naturally-themed habitats, providing study groups the opportunity to witness sealife from across the globe.
The aquarium offers a unique chance for students to learn about life in the ocean and on the reefs, whilst walking underneath and alongside some of the main players; expect up close and personal viewings of various types of sharks, turtles, tropical fish and caimans.
Tate St. Ives
Explore Cornwall’s connection with modern art on a visit to Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. Groups will also have the chance to take part in workshop or guided tour for a more engaging learning experience.
Jurassic Coast
The Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset. The coast is a step back in time, with coastal erosion exposing an almost continuous sequence of rock formation covering the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. In the millions of years of its history, the entire area has undergone change after change, from desert to tropical sea to marshland. Evidence of prehistoric life is abundant; fossils of various creatures are preserved in the truly ancient rocks.
Land's End
Land's End is mainland Britain’s most south-westerly point. From the 200-foot high granite cliffs that rise out of the Atlantic Ocean, you can gaze across to the Longships Lighthouse, the Isles of Scilly twenty-eight miles away and beyond that, North America.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
The sanctuary is a conservation effort focused on the rehabilitation of rescued seals. Your group will meet the seals and learn about their rehabilitation path, from rescue to release. The visit includes an opportunity to get hands-on at the rock pool and learn more the sanctuary’s team of experts.
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
This is a perfect trip for budding art and design students, with Visiting the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden offers a remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain’s most important twentieth century artists. Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood are on display in the museum and garden, along with paintings, drawings and archive material.
Penlee House Museum
The Penlee House Museum is a historic art gallery, which makes it a good contrast to the Tate St Ives, which instead focuses on modern art. The museum contains art dating from 1800 to 1920. The museum’s Education Officer can run tours & workshops depending on your groups' requirements.
