School Trips To North Devon

Oh, we do all like to be by the seaside, don’t we?

And the North Devon coastline is one of the most spectacular in the UK, with dramatic cliffs, traditional fishing villages and wide, sandy beaches that draw tourists in from all over the country.

Ideal for geography and environmental science groups, North Devon boasts a variety of spectacular landscapes, important habitats and incredible opportunities for fieldwork.

Your school trip to North Devon will be a real adventure, as you’ll stay at a purpose-built accommodation centre with loads of on-site activities available. So, when you’re not learning about longshore drift or the impact of tourism, you could be orienteering, kayaking or climbing.

Why Choose North Devon For An Educational Tour?

Inspire your geographers

Every morning, you’ll wake up surrounded by coastal, river and estuarine environments ready to be explored by your young geographers. This direct access means completing fieldwork will be a doddle.

In the midst of the Braunton Burrows Biosphere Reserve, you’ll be in the perfect spot to explore biodiversity and find out more about the conservation efforts taking place here. Just a short drive away is the lively seaside village of Westward Ho! and the traditional fishing village of Clovelly, where you can explore the human impact on the environment (particularly the impact of tourism).

Excite your Environmental Scientists

North Devon is the perfect setting for an environmental science trip. Whether its exploring species richness, ecological succession or habitat management strategies, you’ll find it all on this stretch of coastline.

You’ll see how humans interact with the environment here and how farming and tourism is managed in such an important area for conservation. And you’ll be able to visit Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station, where you can enjoy a guided tour that will see your students learn all about electricity and the various renewable energy projects in the area.

Exceptional, school-friendly accommodation

Right where the rivers Taw and Torridge flow into the Atlantic, Skern Lodge is so named because it overlooks this skern (or natural harbour). Right in the heart of the Braunton Burrows Biosphere Reserve, you couldn’t find a more perfect setting for your trip.

All the accommodation has been designed to make supervising your students hassle-free, and you can be sure they’ll be fed nutritional meals three times a day to keep them exploring at full pace. On-site, you’ll have access to some incredible adventure activities, all designed with educational outcomes in mind and led by fully-qualified instructors.

Example Itinerary

North Devon is packed full of educational opportunities, so we’ve created this example itinerary to give you an idea of what your trip could look like. But remember, we’ll design your trip to meet your group’s specific requirements and learning objectives.

Day	Morning	Afternoon	Evening	Meals
1	Depart from school	Arrive at Skern Lodge. Take part in the Appledore Lookout Walk	Evening meal at accommodation, followed by a team quiz	Evening meal included
2	Visit to Hartland Quay	Visit to Westward Ho! and Pebble Ridge	Evening meal at accommodation followed by a campfire	Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal included
3	Enjoy some of the activities that Skern Lodge has to offer (including orienteering, archery, problem-solving team activities)	Visit to Braunton Burrows (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve)	Evening meal at accommodation, followed by a disco or movie night	Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal included
4	Guided tour of Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station		Return to school	Breakfast and packed lunch included

Accommodation Options

Skern Lodge

Ultimate Adventure

Popular Activities

Appledore Lookout Walk

Hartland Quay

Westward Ho! including Pebble Ridge

Braunton Burrows (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve)

Quince Honey Farm

Clovelly Fishing Village

Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station

North Devon’s Beaches (including Saunton Sands and Instow Beach)

Orienteering

Kayaking

Archery

High-Ropes

Book Your Next School Trip To North Devon

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How much do your school trips to North Devon cost?

All our school trips to North Devon are completely tailored to the specific requirements of your group and the activities you’d like to do while there, so the cost will vary slightly. However, we’re currently finding that 4-day trips with full-board accommodation are starting from around £435pp.

What is the best time of year to visit North Devon with a school group?

The spectacular North Devon coast is a fantastic setting throughout the year. The summer months are, of course, when you’ll most likely be able to take advantage of the gorgeous beaches in the area, but do bear in mind that this is when Devon (and the Southwest in general) is at its busiest. If you can travel during spring or autumn, you’ll certainly find it a more relaxing trip (and quite possibly a shorter journey too).

What subjects are school trips to North Devon suitable for?

Groups studying geography and environmental science will find loads to explore on North Devon’s dramatic coastline.

You can learn more about river and coastal processes, and explore river, coastal and estuarine environments. And you’ll be able to complete fieldwork. You’ll also be able to visit Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station to learn more about renewable energy projects.

You can, of course, choose to lead the trip and fieldwork activities by yourself. Or you could choose to add on the services of one of Skern Lodge’s experienced instructors, who’ll use their local knowledge to bring the curriculum to life.

Plus, with all the incredible facilities on offer at Skern Lodge, there’s loads of outdoor learning opportunities to enjoy. For example, you could try your hand at surfing down on the beach at Westward Ho! Or you could get your group working on leadership skills and teambuilding on the high ropes course. All the staff at Skern Lodge are fully qualified to lead these activities, so you can relax and enjoy the experience as much as your students.