Day to day
Booking Information:
Please ring Sarah on 01872 276782 or use the contact us button to enquire about a visit. We prefer at least two weeks notice. The crypt may also be booked for eating packed lunches.
Health & Safety:
Guidance notes to help you fill out your risk assessment form are available here. All staff in the learning department have been CRB checked. We will notify you of any exceptions.
Teachers are responsible for the behaviour of pupils throughout their visit and are encouraged to remind children that the Cathedral is an active place of worship were people visit for quiet contemplation and prayer.
Learning Experiences at Truro Cathedral
We offer a range of formal and informal learning experences from Primary right up through to Further Education level
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Key Stage 1
There are a number of different learning experience packages available with the pupils learning through role play, exploring and investigating.
Key Stage 2
There are a number of different learning experience packages available with the pupils learning through role play, exploring and investigating.
Key Stage 3 & 4
Victorian Christmas Workshop at Truro Cathedral
Tuesday 6th December
(10-12noon or 1-3pm)
Join us for a fun packed 2hrs hunting for clues and learning about the origins of Christmas traditions and presents!
In association with the Royal Cornwall Museum and Cornwall County Record Office.
Experience Christmas at Truro Cathedral
An experiential exploration of the Christmas story
suitable for KS2 Pupils
10am-12 noon on Monday 5th December
10am -12 noon and 1pm-3pm on Monday 28th November
and Tuesday 13th December
£1 per child Booking Essential as places are limited
Click here to learn more
Higher and Further Education
Truro Cathedral has recently undertaken a number of projects with Exeter University and University College Falmouth. There has also been bespoke tours arranged and placements for students from local colleges.
Internships
We offer a number of voluntary education, interpretation and research based intern placements. Please contact Sarah Hughes for more information.
Foreign Language Trails and films for children and young people
Thanks to the support of Links into Languages, we have worked with local secondary schools to create the following trails and mini guides:
St Piran’s Trail (French) [attach trail]
St Piran’s Trail (German) [attach trail]
St Piran’s Trail (Spanish) [attach trail]
An introduction to Truro Cathedral in French
Projects
We are happy to discuss project ideas with you. Recently we have collaborated with:
The Royal Cornwall Museum and Cornwall Record Office
on a Civil War Day
Click here to learn more
Cornwall Record Office, Truro Community Library and Penair School on a film about the Laying of the Cathedral’s Foundation Stone:
Informal Learning opportunities at Truro Cathedral
The Cathedral has developed a number of free children's trails for families to use while visiting us. We also offer free brass rubbing and basic craft activities during school holidays.
Trails & Spotter Guides
Riff Raff's Spotter Guide
Noah's Ark Challenge
Riff Raff's Christmas Spotter Guide
Riff Raff's Special Easter
- Download Easter Guide here
St Piran Trail
