Peatland restoration in the South West has been scaled up hugely over the past 5 years. Working in partnership has enabled holistic monitoring, palaeoecological research, planning and implementing larger and more complex...
James Richards
Cornwall is an amazing place to learn, surrounded by beaches, countryside, wildlife, and history. Whether you’re exploring coast paths or learning about local heritage, there’s always something exciting to discover, whatever your age or interest. We hope these links and resources inspire you to connect with nature, celebrate Cornwall’s landscapes, and help protect them for the future.
Dive into our webinar series to explore topics from astronomy to archaeology.
Lesson planning & Educational Resources from Historic England
Making a reconstruction animation of Iron Age Tehidy Round with Cornwall College.
Explore hands-on Archaeology at mysterious King Arthur’s Hall
Come stargazing and marvel at Cornwall’s Dark Skies
Cornwall’s distinctive culture & heritage
Archaeology in our protected landscape
Using gaming technology to re-imagine life in Medieval hamlets on Bodmin Moor.
Downloads
Discover our collection of free, downloadable learning resources. Our children’s activity sheets are packed with puzzles, colouring pages, wildlife spotting guides and more to help young explorers discover and enjoy Cornwall’s beautiful landscape.
Uncover the secrets of the past with the Young archaeologist’s handbook. Packed with fun facts, tips and activities, this guide is perfect for curious minds who want to learn how archaeologists explore Cornwall’s ancient sites. From digging techniques to understanding artefacts, it’s a great starting point for young history enthusiasts.
You can also join Cornwall YAC – the local branch of the Young Archaeologists’ Club, where 8–16 year olds take part in hands-on archaeology activities, explore real sites, try historic crafts and learn about why the past matters.
Come along to one of our events in the landscape and get hands-on learning new skills and meeting new friends.
Saturday 25th April at 10:00am
La Hayes Farm in association with CREST Cornwall trainers are running FREE taster days open to all who want to try out a new skill learning how to build a…
Location – TBC
Saturday 2nd May at 10:00am
La Hayes Farm in association with CREST Cornwall trainers are running FREE taster days open to all who want to try out a new skill learning how to build a…
Location – TBC
A visit to one of Cornwall’s National Landscape’s historic or natural sites offers rich opportunities to bring learning to life outdoors – be it history, geography, geology, ecology, or simply a chance to be inspired and get creative.
We work with a range of trusted organisations that support schools in accessing outdoor learning experiences. These partners can help with funding, resources, or advice to make school trips to Cornwall’s National Landscape more accessible and rewarding.
We protect Cornwall's wildlife and wild places on land and in our seas. We are passionate about conservation and have helped people enjoy nature for over 60 years.
We protect and offer universal free access to 19 of Cornwall’s most iconic and important historic sites, host a wide-reaching programme of wellbeing, education and community workshops, activities and events.
Discover the best things to do in Cornwall; from visiting exotic gardens or ancient houses, to exploring the mining history, all encircled by a much-loved coastline.
Historic England is helping to deliver schemes that bring buildings into use, tell the stories of communities and their spaces, and restore pride in local heritage.
