Adult students on the Camel Trail

Surf lessons on Gwithian Beach

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.

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.

People enjoy social activities along a coastal path in Cornwall on a sunny day, with the blue ocean to the left and a white lighthouse ahead on a grassy hill under a clear, bright sky—perfect for excursions.

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.

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!

An audience enjoys an outdoor theater performance set on rocky cliffs by the sea in Cornwall. Some people wear Language Tree shirts, highlighting social activities and excursions as the stage, ocean, and cliffs create a stunning backdrop.

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.

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.

A group of people wearing yellow hard hats stand outside on an industrial site near the sea in Cornwall, with a metal tower and buildings nearby. Contrails form a large X overhead, marking their social activities excursion.

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.

A group of people wearing life jackets enjoy social activities on a large inflatable obstacle course floating on a lake in Cornwall, with rocky cliffs and lush greenery as the backdrop. Some are climbing while others stand or swim nearby, making for fun excursions.

Kernow Adventure Park

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

Aerial view of a coastal town in Cornwall with a harbor, sandy beach, clusters of houses, green fields, and blue water dotted with boats—perfect for social activities and excursions under a clear sky.

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.

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.

A group of people sit in a row of purple cinema seats, smiling at the camera during one of their social activities excursions in Cornwall. They have snacks and drinks while black and white portraits of classic film stars decorate the wall behind them.

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.

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.

People enjoy social activities like paddleboarding and kayaking in calm, shallow sea water near a beach with a forested hill in the background under a clear blue sky, making for perfect excursions in Cornwall.

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.

Tourists enjoy social activities and excursions as they walk along a stone causeway covered with seaweed at low tide, leading to a historic castle atop a green hill in Cornwall under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

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.

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.

A seaside village in Cornwall with white houses and yellow roofs surrounds a sandy beach dotted with boats, inviting social activities. A stone pier with a small lighthouse extends into the blue sea under a clear sky.

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.

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.

Six people sit around a wooden table playing a colorful board game. Players point to cards and game pieces, with various tokens and cards spread out. A smartphone rests on the table among the players’ hands.

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 nine people pose and smile in front of ancient stone ruins during social activities excursions in Cornwall, with the sea and a partly cloudy sky in the background. Some backpacks are on the ground near them.

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!

A group of eight people with bicycles pose and smile on a metal bridge overlooking a river or beach in Cornwall, enjoying social activities and excursions together under a cloudy sky. Some are standing, while others sit on their bikes.

Camel Trail

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

Two people wearing helmets ride horses along a sandy beach in Cornwall, enjoying social activities and excursions by the ocean under a calm, sunny sky. The riders and horses head left with the blue sea in the background.

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.

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.

Three people in historical costumes stand on a grassy field holding spears during social activities excursions in Cornwall, with a stone castle and tents in the background under a cloudy sky.

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.

A large group of people stands on a sandy beach in Cornwall with the ocean behind them, holding buckets and litter pickers, participating in a beach cleanup excursion under a clear blue sky.

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.

A blue and white passenger boat with people on board enjoys social activities while sailing on a greenish river in Cornwall, with another boat in the background and lush green trees lining the shore under a partly cloudy sky.

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.

A group of eight adults sit around a table in a cozy café in Cornwall, smiling at the camera. The table is set with teapots, cups of tea, and plates of scones and pastries—the perfect spot to relax after social activities or excursions.

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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