Adult students on the Camel Trail

Social activities & excursions in Cornwall

At Language Tree, learning doesn’t stop when lessons end. Our summer programmes offer a full experience that goes beyond the classroom — combining language, culture, and adventure into every day. You’ll explore Cornwall’s most exciting places, take part in fun group activities, and build lasting friendships along the way.

Surf lessons on Gwithian Beach

High-quality activities led by passionate staff

All our excursions and social events are carefully planned and led by our experienced and enthusiastic team. Whether you’re discovering a hidden beach, trying local food, or joining a sunset walk, our staff are there to support you, encourage conversation, and make sure you’re having fun — all while practising your English in real-life situations.

Students on a coast walk at Trevose Head.

Coast walks

The South West Coast Path, follows all 500km of the coastline of Cornwall. We carefully choose the best sections to explore and this is always one of our most popular excursions with students of all ages.

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Language Tree students at Lanhydrock House

Lanhydrock house & gardens

Take a step back in time in one of Cornwall’s grandest country houses and its beautiful gardens. Learn about the family who lived here and the rise and fall of their family wealth – it is just like the story of Downton Abbey!

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Students and staff watching a performance at the Minack.

Minack theatre

There are few theatres in the world that can offer a location as spectacular as the Minack Theatre. Watching a show under the stars is an unforgettable experience we love to share with our students.

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Language Tree Junior Summer School group at The Eden Project.

Eden project

Explore a tropical rain forest in Cornwall! The Eden Project is a museum of plants from around the world and its biomes make up the biggest greenhouse in the world. It is a brilliant place to go for all ages.

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Students on a tour of Geevor.

Geevor mine

Geevor Mine is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is fascinating to explore these mines that date back hundreds of years to the start of the Industrial Revolution.

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Students at Kernow Adventure Park.

Kernow Adventure Park

Students love climbing, jumping and playing on the inflatables in this water park. Expect lots of Total Wipeout challenges!

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Aerial view of Falmouth.

National Maritime Musuem

Falmouth has an important maritime history and it is still an active and beautiful harbour & port today. Find out stories of the British Empire, pirates & smuggling in this fascinating museum.

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Students visiting Bodmin Jail

Bodmin Jail

Bodmin Jail gives you a glimpse inside a Victorian jail – at the time this type of jail was seen as a revolutionary change in how jails should work. The jail includes a fascinating interactive tour that follows the true story of six inmates from the prison.

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Junior students enjoying a trip to the cinema.

Cinema nights

We love a good night out to watch a movie and we try to include a trip every month. With out adult students, this normally ends in a trip to the pub afterwards to talk about the film too.

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Surf lesson with Shore Surf

Surfing lessons

No trip to Cornwall is complete without having a go at surfing! With a wetsuit on, you will feel safe and warm and ready to learn how to surf with our professional surf coaches.

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Junior Summer School students paddleboarding, Swanpool.

SUP lessons

If you prefer something calmer on the water, then perhaps you would prefer to SUP – Stand-up Paddleboard. A great new way to enjoy the water & get some fun exercise.

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A view of St Michael's Mount from the causeway.

St Michael's Mount

Taking its name from the French citadel of Mont Saint-Michel, this little castle just off the coast of Cornwall has some fascinating history for you to learn about.

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Language Tree students enjoying a cream tea in the Truro museum cafe

Eating out

During your time with us, we love to take the opportunity to eat out. This could be going for a traditional cream tea or meal in a pub or restaurant. Eating together is a perfect way to enjoy tasty food and get to know each other better.

St Ives harbour

St Ives & The Tate

St Ives is one of our favourite seaside towns in Cornwall. Its small, winding streets are the perfect place to experience a real Cornish town. You can also learn about its rich artistic history and the impact this town had on British modernism.​

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Beautiful sculptures at Barbara Hepworth's sculpture garden

Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden

For our adult students, no visit to St Ives is complete without also visiting Barbara Hepworth’s sculpture garden – her home in St Ives filled with her sculptures in amongst the most beautiful garden.

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Students playing board games.

Board game nights

One of our favourite social activities are our board game evenings. We have a great collection of board games that are the perfect way to practise your language skills while hanging out with friends.

A group of students at Tintagel.

Tintagel Castle

Famous for being the legendary birthplace of King Arthur, this ancient castle is located on top of a cliff looking out over the Atlantic – an amazing atmospheric location with a touch of magic too! ​

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Family students on the Camel Trail

Camel Trail

Cycle along historic old railway lines alongside the stunning River Camel. Then arrive in Padstow for a Cornish pasty in the harbour.

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A special horse riding excursion along Perranporth Beach

Horse riding

We work with some fantastic organisations in Cornwall who have superb horse riding stables. Students can have horse riding adventures across scenic beaches and fields.​

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Language Tree excursion to Trelissick

Trelissick & the National Trust

The National Trust do an amazing job of preserving the heritage of English country houses and gardens. Students of all ages love to visit these historic homes.

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Medieval reenactment with King Henry VIII at Pendennis Castle, Falmouth.

Pendennis castle

Every summer, King Henry VIII returns to Pendennis Castle to host a special medieval jousting event – this is always a popular visit for our younger students and families.​

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Summer school students on a beach clean, St Ives.

Beach cleans

We work with Beach Guardian every year to support their work in protecting and cleaning up our marine environment. They love to meet our students and offer educational beach cleans, which are always an interesting and fulfilling experience for everyone involved.​

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Fal River Cruise passing the King Harry Ferry.

Fal river cruise

The cruise down the River Fal from Truro to Falmouth is one of the most peaceful and beautiful boat trips ever. After arriving in Falmouth, you will have time to explore this busy harbour town.

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Adult Language Experience students enjoying a cream tea.

Cream tea

One of the tastiest treats of all time has to be a Cornish cream tea. We take you to a traditional tea room in the heart of Truro for a full afternoon tea. It’s hard to know when to stop eating!

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Students playing volleyball in the evenings.

Sports & games

Sports and games are a huge part of our summer school programme. Every summer is full of active options: volleyball, tennis, fencing, football tournaments and more!

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