Tintagel Castle is the renowned birthplace of King Arthur.
Our trips here engage students with Arthurian legend and the knights of the Round Table.
As well as exploring the castle ruins and its dramatic landscape we also visit King Arthur’s Great Halls.
The dramatic and evocative location of Tintagel has been of strategic importance for over 1500 years.
Most notably, it is recorded as the birthplace of King Arthur, the legendary medieval ruler of Britain.
We start our day at King Arthur’s Great Halls. Founded almost 100 years ago, the Great Halls introduce students to the legends of King Arthur (through a presentation delivered by Merlin himself!).
We then explore the Halls and its artefacts, including one of the largest collections of stained-glass windows depicting Arthurian legend (there are 73 in total).
We give every student a fun worksheet to fill in. Here they’ll draw their favourite knight’s crest and reflect on what they’ve seen so far.
Built in 2019, the bridge is a modern reimagining of what would have originally linked the island with the clifftops.
Students can explore the remaining buildings from the 5th, 7th and 13th centuries.
Backdropped by the sea, the bronze statue of King Arthur is an iconic image and ideal spot for photos!
Follow the footpath and lower bridge down towards the sea. On days where the tide is out, students can see Merlin’s Cave. There’s also a cafe with scenic views and, of course, a gift shop!
With places like St Nectan’s Glen and Boscastle around the corner, sometimes our trips to Tintagel access even more of this stunning part of Cornwall.
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