Address: Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall TR19 6JX
Opening Times: Mondays - Fridays, 9.00 - 5.30 for school parties BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT
Contact Person: Lesley Allen, Education Officer, lesleyallen@porthcurno.org.uk 01736 810592
Website: www.porthcurno.org.uk
Introduction
Porthcurno was one of the most important communication centres in the world from the Victorian Empire through two world wars and into the modern era. It has a world class scientific and historical collection housed in the original Victorian Telegraph Station and WWII underground bunkers. Run by professional education and curatorial staff.
What We Offer
Self-guided visit | Facilitated | Outreach | Loan Box | Pre or post | Worksheets | Teachers' | Pre-visit for |
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Details
| Tunnels and Telegrams | Workshop | KS2 | WWI | History |
| Electrifying Victorians | Workshop | KS2 | Victorians, Electricity | History & science |
| Old and New | Workshop | KS1 | Historical enquiry | History Literacy |
| Light Fantastic | Workshop | KS1 KS2 | How we see things | Science |
| Brunel and The Great Eastern Steamship | Workshop | KS2 | Victorians, Famous People | History Science DT |
This is an award winning museum which has been featured in the TES for the quality of its education provision. Schools can expect a full day's worth of activities which are designed around the needs of pupils. Individual requests or requirements can be catered for by prior arrangement. All sessions are based on the science and history of communication and its global and local impact on communities and individuals. Workshops last all day and include presentations, talks, activity sessions and trails around the site. Indoor and outdoor lunch facilities available.
See website for details of all workshops, contact numbers and booking details.
Additional Information
Maximum no. for group visit | Number of children per | Risk Assessment | Times | Other |
| 40 | 3 to 7yrs: 6:1 7 to 11yrs: 10:1 | | All day, Monday to Friday | Adults are free |
‘Excellent, even difficult children were engaged the whole day.'
‘Thanks, Lesley, another GREAT day.'
‘...pace was snappy and all the children were absorbed.'
‘The pace was modelled to our request - spot-on!'
‘...plenty of variety to suit all ages in our group.'
