The Museum of British Surfing has what’s believed to be the largest & most comprehensive public collection in Europe. Our policy with vintage surfboards is to collect at least one example of each British shaper. We also take in foreign-made surfboards if they have an important connection with British surfing.
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
At KS4, there has been a gradually burgeoning number of types of educational visits – foreign language school exchanges, cultural visits all over Europe and further afield, sports competitions, youth conferences, winter sports and adventurous activities in more extreme environments. The Duke of Edinburgh Award becomes available at 14 years old and continues to be offered for those up to 24 years of age, and pupils of many ages start work on specialist awards in areas such as mountaineering, sailing and river sports. This increase in venue variety has led to a proliferation of specialist companies catering for these activities.
The aims of history trips tend to be more focused in KS4, with study trips to the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation and the 1944 Normandy Landings often proving popular along with the 1815 Waterloo battlefield. Venues of this type are often catered for by specialist travel companies to ensure participants get the best experience available.
A lot of schools have a tradition of school trips with their choirs, orchestras and musical/theatre students. There are specialist companies that can help any school wishing to explore this possibility, and many venues have tailored activities for groups that can help improve performers’ confidence and motivation.
British schools have been the forerunners in Europe for undertaking challenging outdoor activities both at home and abroad (you can visit here for good list of activities and gateway sites) but there is a notable increase of interest at KS4 in science-based trips – most notably the Science and National History museums in London, the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, the National Railway Museum in York, Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in Macclesfield, Techniquest in Cardiff, and the Bristol Science Centre, all of which have reported an increase in visitors in recent years.
Suitable Venues
Dartmoor offers a vast and unspolit landscape, ideal for a wide range of activities that can challenge and inspire children and adults.
Housed in the west wing of the Bishop’s Palace is a modern library and archive facility in which we preserve many thousands of books and documents – most of them rare or unique - and make them available to people.
Ranked among the finest in South West England, Torquay Museum is a journey of discovery for all ages. Experience the sights and sounds of country living as you walk through a reconstructed Devon farmhouse, wonder at the prehistoric artefacts excavated from nearby Kent's Cavern or become an explorer on our interactive trail.
The Adventure Centre prides itself on being one of the leading development training centres in the UK and our aim is to provide “excellence in outdoor adventure and education”. The Centre was established in 1991 and has been providing quality development training courses for a wide range of individuals and groups ever since.
A treasure trove of models, paintings, photographs and artefacts which tell the story of Salcombe’s links with ships and the sea from ancient times to the Second World War.
There is plenty to amuse and engage younger visitors including tales of local smugglers and pirates as well as dressing-up box in the ‘young sailors corner’.
Spirit of Adventure has a wide range of activities and programmes for children and young people in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and across the west country.
A glimpse of the museum from Runnymede Gardens, which is situated next to The Landmark Theatre on Ilfracombe's seafront. A fascinating place to visit come rain or shine and one of the best value for money attractions in North Devon.
Group adventure days, outdoor adventure activities, family adventures and stag and hen activity days in Devon - join us for coasteering, rock climbing and gorge walking
Active Escape are a dedicated adventure and outdoor activities company operating in North Devon. We supply a range of outdoor activities ideal for groups or families, including Kayaking, Coasteering, Surf Rafting and much more.
One of the country’s leading sporting venues, Plymouth Life Centre provides both locals and tourists with a fantastic range of sport and activity to get involved with.
Open during the summer months, Mount Wise Swimming Pools offer local people and visitors to Devon with a choice of outdoor swimming.
We have a 25m main pool, a paddling pool and an activity pool alongside a sunbathing terrace. If you are looking to swim or just paddle in the warm British sunshine then make sure you visit Mount Wise Swimming Pools in Plymouth, Devon.
If you are looking for exciting, safe and fun activities in Devon, then you have found the right place. With a wide range of activities for daily and residential stays, whether it's for outdoor education, development training or just for a holiday in Devon, Skern Lodge is the ideal outdoor centre for you.
The Ultimate Adventure Centre offers the most comprehensive range of outdoor activities available throughout North Devon, with an Ultimate twist.
The remains of the largest castle in Devon, in a stunning setting on a wooded spur above the rushing River Okement. Begun soon after the Norman Conquest as a motte and bailey castle with a stone keep, it was converted into a sumptuous residence in the 14th century by Hugh Courtenay, Earl of Devon, much of whose work survives.
Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Theme Park is a vibrant and welcoming visitor destination year-round, uniquely interpreting the legends of the area and famous for delivering great adventures and days out for the whole family. The Park opens in February up to early November, with annual activities reflecting the seasons.
Diggerland has many educational benefits. Students are taught to use everyday construction machinery including real diggers and dumpers!
Plymouth and West Devon Record Office is your one-stop shop for help with family, house and local history research.
The charity started life as North Devon Volunteers and changed its name to Community Action North Devon in 1987 and again in 2012 to Community Action South West to reflect our delivery across various parts of the county during the past five year
Plymouth and Devon Schools Sailing Association is a not for profit volunteer organisation. We take pride in offering outstanding sailing, kayaking and powerboat courses at very reasonable prices! Based at Commercial Wharf on the Barbican, we have a wide range of training equipment and Plymouth Sound provides a great teaching environment for all levels of tuition.
The North Devon Maritime Museum offers a fascinating insight into the rich shipbuilding and seafaring history of the area. It is housed in a fine, Georgian Grade II listed building which has been the home of several ship owners and master mariners in the past 200 years and is situated in the picturesque village and sea port of Appledore.
Devon & Cornwall Police's Heritage and Learning Resource contains extensive archives, artworks, photographs, ephemera, equipment and uniforms relating to the history of policing throughout Devon and Cornwall. The earliest items in the collection date from around 1840 and we continue to collect today.
The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon is the perfect way to find out more about North Devon. Our collections and displays cover the natural and human history of this beautiful part of the country. Highlights of the Museum include the Tarka Gallery, the Story of North Devon and the Regimental Collection of the Royal Devon Yeomanry.
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