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Cornwall is famous for its mild climate and long coastline, making it a popular holiday destination. However, it is also a great place for UK school trips, as it boasts a number of attractions that will help geography students improve their knowledge of the subject. The south-western coastal county has more than 300 beaches situated along its 400 miles of shoreline, which is why many people flock here every year. However, as well as being a beautiful destination to visit, it is also ideal for educational purposes as its unique location gives students on a geography trip the opportunity to learn about rock formations and varying landscapes. You could take them to visit different creeks and coves, where they will see how the beaches change along the coastline. Or you could bring them to river estuaries to learn more about how the waterways lead into the sea. Why not head to the River Fowey with your school group? This could be an ideal destination for geography students, as they can see two reservoirs and gain an understanding about how the water here is used to supply people's homes in the area. As well as its diverse landscape, another reason why a trip to Cornwall could be beneficial for students is that it has a number of science-related sites. These could go some way in helping school groups improve their understanding of nature and geography. The Eden Project is the most famous of these attractions and here students will be able to experience a vast array of different habitats and environments all in one day. Throughout the area - the size of 30 football pitches - there are several tropical gardens and greenhouses. As each of these has different temperatures, youngsters will be able to see the diversity between the varying types of flora that grows in these environments. You could take them to the Humid Tropics Biome - the world's largest greenhouse - where they can learn how the hot temperature, the moist climate and available food and water help plant species found in tropical parts of the world grow. Another place to visit is the National Lobster Hatchery; an excursion to a marine biology laboratory may help them develop an interest in learning more about sealife. Your students might also enjoy a trip to Newquay Zoo. As well as being a fun day out, seeing more than 130 species of animals could improve their knowledge of different environments around the world and the habitats in which the creatures live. Looking for somewhere to take your students for a geography trip? Cornwall could be the ideal place as it is home to a number of attractions and varying landscape. Equity School Travel offers tours for school groups studying geography, including UK school trips, so why not take a look today?
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