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Whether you teach Science,
Geography, History, Literacy, Numeracy or P.E. and whatever level you
teach at we can cover your curriculum and provide a rich experience for
your students on location in the magnificent natural environments of
Torbay. |
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Berry Head Country Park |
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Berry Head is Torbay's most important wildlife site and one of England 's 200 National Nature Reserves. There are several species of rare and threatened plants growing at Berry Head, which are dependent upon the thin soils, mild climate and exposed conditions of the headland. The patchwork of grassland and scrub is also important for small bird species. The Guillemot colony on the cliffs below the Southern Fort is one of the UK 's largest and live CCTV pictures of the colony from a camera mounted on the cliffs can be seen in the Visitor Centre. Caves at Berry Head are home to the endangered Greater Horseshoe Bat which can be experienced on an evening bat walk. The experienced Rangers can offer the following types of activities or tailor made visits: |
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| Two "Napoleonic war" forts dominate the headland, a dramatic reminder both of Torbay 's former military importance and a nation's fear of invasion. As well as the small Visitor Centre there are displays in the former Artillery Store on the headland. We welcome visits from primary and secondary schools, colleges and community groups. We can also arrange visits to other sites across the AONB around Brixham such as The Grove woods. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Seashore Centre |
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Torbay 's Marine World is a hidden jewel with 16 marine sites of national importance, including Saltern Cove, designated an underwater Local Nature Reserve and the only local underwater Site of Special Scientific Interest. At The Seashore Centre we are trying to unlock the box to reveal this great jewel. The Centre, which is located very close to the beach, Goodrington Sands in Paignton, is equipped with:  a Rockpool Zone with seawater tanks displaying marine wildlife interactive displays about the seashore a video microscope for examining finds a classroom space for group sessions. The experienced Rangers can offer the following types of activities or tailor made visits: |
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Centre Visit Rockpool Ramble Plankton Trawling Shell Hunt
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Strandline Search Coastal Geography Tourism Study Pond-dipping
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We welcome visits from primary and secondary schools, colleges and community groups. The Centre is on the South West Coast Path and within walking distance of Paignton Harbour and Saltern Cove. We can also host seashore activities at other beaches around Torbay. |
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Cockington Country Park |
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Only a mile from Torquay seafront, the Domesday Book village of Cockington has hardly changed through the centuries. Come and explore this special village, its historic manor house and the 460 acres of parkland, woodland and farmland around. The picturesque Gamekeeper's Cottage in the heart of the park is the base for activities including: Exploring the freshwater world of the stream running through the water meadows Discovering Cockington Woods, its trees, plants and creepy crawlies! Visiting the demonstration organic garden. Have a go at the Orienteering course- beginner to advanced Enjoy environmental games or team building activities Visit the disabled friendly play area The experienced Rangers can offer the following types of activities or tailor made visits: |
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Woodland Safari & Mini-beasts Pond/Stream Dipping Evening Bat Bonanza Orienteering & Map Skills |
Organic Gardening Geography: Rivers & Tourism Study History Study Ecological Studies
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We welcome visits from primary and secondary schools, colleges and community groups. We also run visits in Occombe and Scadson Woods which are near to
Cockington. |
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