A school trip that is action-packed, full of education, engaging and delivering all the national curriculum objectives for students is available to groups with an ambitious programme in Devon.

The tone of a school trip here will begin with the accommodation, in which students will be able to stay in a Georgian country manor set in three acres of grounds, as well as a further 14 acres of woodland to discover. It affords an excellent base to cover the objectives and aims of a school trip in comfort, as it is located just six miles from the Eden Project, one of the four main attractions in the region. The house is just four miles from the sea, giving students an opportunity to explore and observe the beauty and natural formations of the coastline around Cornwall. Students will also be able explore nature on Bodmin Moor.

The programme of activities should be geared to the popular core subjects on the national curriculum, and may encompass the following attractions.

The Eden Project

Students will be able to learn the cornerstones of bio-diversity and the 'eco' side of their science curriculum with a thoroughly interesting trip to the Eden Project. Here, students will be able to appreciate and begin to understand the crucial interdependence between man and plants in an entertaining and engaging way.

The Eden Project enables students to discover new environments, such as the tropical climates, through advanced technology, while they will be able to see the origins of plants that play a unique role in society today - these include cotton, sugar and rubber,
It also offers a chance to investigate sustainability and endangered species in the 21st century, with the activities covering such subjects as geography, maths and the arts.

Fleet Air Arm Museum

To further the sciences programme on a school trip to this area, students will be able to experience how man can defy gravity with the invention of helicopters as they land at Fleet Air Arm Museum. They can also experience the inside of the iconic Concorde plane and see firsthand what it is like to be in the cockpit with a simulated landing on an aircraft carrier. History is also covered within the museum as students can discover the challenges that their ancestors faced in wartime.

National Marine Aquarium

One of the most sought after destinations in the area is the National Marine Aquarium, where students can investigate what happens below the sea and give them a unique take on science. They will be able to discover the depth and diversity of marine life in our oceans, experience firsthand some of the fish and begin to understand the role that coral plays in the wider environment, along with the threats it faces. Students will be taken through a series of aspects covering the National Curriculum from the food chain systems and the effect that plastics play in our everyday lives. They will see the aquarium's 70 sharks of 10 different species and discover more about marine conservation.

Newquay Zoo

An ideal opportunity, this is the chance to see some of the animals that are rarely seen in the wild. Students will be able to see how animals adapt to change, which ones are endangered and why. They will also experience creatures living in desert and rainforest environments, see how they survive and discover how animals play an important role in their natural habitats. They will be able to enjoy talks from animal experts and go on activity trails to fulfill their creative learning.