Schools
Combining active learning with fascinating talks and an opportunity to have a close encounter with a variety of creatures. The National Seal Sanctuary offers a hands-on educational visit like no other, offering an experience beyond the classroom.
Your visit will include:
- A FREE educational talk - interactive, curriculum linked experience
- FREE Teacher Places – 1 in 5 for primary schools, 1 in 10 for secondary schools
- Free return visit with our SEA LIFE Expert certificate given to every school child
- Brand New Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 resource packs available for download
- Free downloadable Activity Packs - packed with fun-filled activites and perfect for the recreational visit
- Planning supports - handy hints and information to make your trip run smoothly
- Free downloadable risk assessment
- Free coach parking
Teacher Preview Visits
We offer two teacher inspection visits to help you plan your school visit.
Come and familiarise yourself with the site and ask our staff any questions you may have. Ask at time of booking to book your place.
VIP Tours and Additional Products
VIP Tours
For just £1.50 extra per pupil, a Sanctuary expert will escort your group around each
display and give them interesting facts and answer any burning questions! NB: VIP
tours are subject to group size and availability - please check when booking.
Meal Deals
Pack lunches can be pre-ordered at a small cost, please telephone in advance for
the latest prices.
Gift Packs:
Gift packs can be pre-ordered at a small cost, please telephone in advance for the
latest prices.
Resources and Planning documents are available for FREE download to help learn about the underwater world.
Prices
2012 Pricing
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Cost per pupil
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Free places
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Primary
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£3.50
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1 free teacher for every 5 pupils
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Secondary
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£4.50
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1 free teacher for every 10 pupils
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Additional teachers
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£8.64
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VIP Tour
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£1.50
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Call 01326 221361 to book
When booking, you will be asked to make us aware of:-
• The time you would like to arrive and the time you are planning to leave
• Whether you would like a talk and which talk (from a choice of Seal Rescue Interactive Talk and demonstration, Seals & Sea Lions – Can you tell the difference?, Otters & their UK cousins, Cornish Coast Experience-Creatures that inhabit our rock pools, Marine rubbish and how it affects these mammals)
• With this information we will then tailor your visit to give you the best possible visit and provide a timetable on arrival.
After Your Visit
We are constantly striving to improve the experience of a school visit and would very much appreciate if you could complete a feedback form, All comments and recommendations will be taken on board and fed back to the attraction.
Schools teacher feedback
For more details on creature and event updates please register with us.
Conservation
Conservation is at the heart at everything we do here. We are pioneers of marine animal rescue, marine breeding programmes and petitioning governments to ensure the amazing underwater world is protected for future generations to enjoy. During your visit we strive to inform your pupils of our conservation efforts, encourage them to ask questions and carry out independent study. We believe this knowledge empowers students to make a difference.
Conservation downloads
Our Turtle Conservation Pack is filled with activities, competitions and information for your class.
The National Seal Sanctuary has developed our existing relationship with WDCS to provide an education initiative that encourages children to learn about whales and to take an active part in their conservation.
The Whale Diploma is a fun, curriculum-linked education pack teaching children about the world of whales, whilst encouraging them to get actively involved in whale protection. Suitable for use in schools and at home. Aimed at 8-12 year olds but can be tailored to suit other ages.
WDCS Whale Diploma
Download our WDCS Whale Diploma to support your classes. The password can be found on your visit booking confirmation.
Whales_pdf