Art and Design School Trips to Cornwall

Cornwall is has been attracting and home to world-class artists for centuries. Stunning and sleepy fishing villages such as St Ives combined with magical natural light give a jaw-dropping and inspirational setting for any aspiring artist.

Wouldn't it be great if your students could walk in the footsteps of Barbara Hepworth, Bernard Leach, John Opie or many more influential Cornish artists? Adaptable Travel offer you the opportunity to take your students to Cornwall on an art and design school trip that will inspire your students. With your group based in St Ives, you will easily be able to take in the Tate St Ives, Barbara Hepworth Museum or undertake a specialist art workshop with Greg Humphries. Then students can take out their sketch book to capture the details of the harbour or a nearby Cornish tin mine perched atop the rugged landscape of the beautiful Cornish coast.

And when in Cornwall, why not add in a surf lesson, a visit to the world-famous Eden Project or one of the abundance of attractions in Cornwall. Be it the Minack Theatre, St Michael's Mount or a sleepy fishing village, Cornwall will both amaze and inspire your students.

Contact our friendly team at Adaptable Travel today to discover how we can help you organise a bespoke school trip to Cornwall.

Eden Project

One of the most popular and distinctive attractions Cornwall has to offer is the ... Read more

Lost Gardens of Heligan

This impressive and unique botanical garden is home to numerous garden... Read more

Minack Theatre

Perched atop the breath-taking rocky cliffs this beautiful open-air theatre pro... Read more

Tate Modern St Ives

Winner of Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018 this Cornish counterpart to Lon... Read more

Land’s End & Visitor Centre

No school trip to Cornwall would be complete without a visit to ... Read more

Padstow village & National Lobster Hatchery

Padstow is as synonymous with Cornwall as its’ b... Read more

Cornish Beach Visit

Cornwall is home to some of the best beaches in the world. Whatever part ... Read more

Telegraph Museum

Location on the southern tip of Cornwall, the Telegraph Museum is a fascinati... Read more

St Michael's Mount

As you approach Mount’s Bay and look out to sea, students will be amazed by... Read more

Tintagel - Castle and Old Post Office

Tintagel is a small village in North Cornwall, brimming wi... Read more

Newquay Zoo

Newquay is home to its’ own award-winning zoo, with over 130 species to get to kno... Read more

Surf Lessons

Let your students experience an exhilarating surf lesson that lasts around 2 hour... Read more

Big Beach Day

St Ives Surf School run Big Beach Days which last from around 9:30am - 4pm. This... Read more

Artist workshops at St Ives School of Painting

St Ives is often remarked as one of the most st... Read more

Bespoke Art workshop with Greg Humpries

Greg Humpries is an artist educator working regularly ... Read more

Leach Pottery

As well as being a museum of Bernard Leach's work and studio, Leach Pottery offe... Read more

Barbara Hepworth Museum

Discover the work of Barbara Hepworth, one of Britain's most important... Read more

Sketching / walking / photography

St Ives offers plenty of wonderful vantage points where students can sketch in safety and at their leisure. Photography at sunset (or dawn) is also a fantastic experience for your students.

Ghost walk in St Ives

As the night draws near the town, go with the acclaimed storyteller Shan... Read more

Pendennis Castle and Falmouth

The Pendennis Castle is a beautiful English Heritage site encomp... Read more

Botallack Mines

Another iconic landmark in Cornwall’s historic tin mining industry is the intr... Read more

Newlyn Art Gallery

Newlyn Art gallery exists today due to its long connection with art in the ... Read more

Penlee House Gallery & Museum

The Penlee House is where your students will discover a perman... Read more

Heartlands - World Heritage Mining Centre

Heartlands is in the centre of what once was the heart... Read more

Goonhilly Earth Station

Gonnhilly has cemented itself in Space Industry over the years, becomi... Read more

Pasty Making Workshop

Take part in a pasty making workshop during your trip to Cornwall. This ... Read more

Photography Workshop

Looking to improve your photography skills? Take part in this photography... Read more

Cohort Hostel

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Cohort Hostel is situated in the centre of St Ives close to all major a... Read more

Destination Pack

To assist you with planning the most relevant and appropriate itinerary for your students, a Leisure & Learning destination pack complete with a full excursion list including curriculum area recommendations will be sent with every quote.

Adaptable Travel can arrange your perfect Art & Design school trip to Cornwall. Below is a suggested itinerary below to get an idea of your school trip experience.

Day 1

Depart School
Arrive at your accommodation in St Ives. If you have time, why not get your sketch books out and head to a nearby vista of the Cornish coastline? Or take a relaxing walk on a local beach.
In the evening take a stroll around St Ives and enjoy a group evening meal. Or why not have a pizza party and film night at your accommodation to get your students relaxed after a long journey?

Day 2

Today is a full day artist day in St Ives with renowned art educator Greg Humphries. He will take your group on a guided tour of the amazing Tate Modern St Ives exploring Modernists for GCSE or A Level. He will also undertake Beach Workshops and Sketchbook Tours of St Ives, interspersing practical work with seminars.
After lunch, visit the Babara Hepworth Museum to explore this amazing artist including a sculpture garden and even opportunities for sculptural practice.
In the evening, enjoy a group evening meal at a local fish and chip shop (booked exclusively for your group).

Day 3

today visit the Eden Project for a tour and education talk to learn about world biomes. You can also add in a workshop on topics including art.
In the afternoon, visit an iconic Cornish tin mine, such as Botallack, Heartlands or Wheal Coates to explore the history and take out sketchbooks and capture these amazing buildings.
In the evening, enjoy a group evening meal at a local burger bar. Then embark on a guided Ghost Walk of St Ives (if you dare)!

Day 4

Today visit the Penlee House Gallery & Museum where you will see some of the best-known works from the renowned Newlyn School such as The Rain it Raineth Every Day by Norman Garstins.
In the afternoon, head to the beach! Take on a surf lesson with the St Ives Surf School.

Day 5

Before heading home, visit the Leach Pottery to learn about the work of Bernard Leach, of the renowned Leach Pottery, for a hands on workshop.
Following this head home. If you have time, you can always call in on the way home via one of Cornwall's other iconic fishing villages, such as Padstow on the North Coast.

The above itinerary is an example tour. We tailor make each and every school trip so contact us today and we will happily discuss your group requirements and help you to put together a perfect, bespoke school trip.