The 10 Best Educational sites in South West England, England

BRNC should be a key ingredient to any visit to the West Country. Tours of this iconic building will offer an informative narrative allowing you to appreciate the rich history, role and relevance of this building and the naval training conducted here today, providing you with a quality, value for money, informative visit. Public Tours start from a convenient pick-up point in Dartmouth town. In a manageable group size, you will be taken to the College by coach for a walking tour, which lasts approximately 2 1/4 hours.

Home to over 230 birds of prey with 3 flying demonstrations a day, come and enjoy the Centre as visitors have been doing for more than 50 years. Explore the gardens and woodland, grab a bite to eat in the cafe and see everything from Pygmy Falcons to Steller's Sea Eagles! COVID Changes - please note that we have restrictions in place. All tickets must be purchased through our website and we have temporarily changed our flying demonstrations to 12pm and 3:30pm.

Open year round every day from 10am till 6pm (dusk in winter), RHS Partner Garden, Stone Lane Gardens, is an enchanting woodland garden on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. The gardens are famous in all seasons for its lovely 'National Collection of Birch and Alder' and its delightful water garden. From mid-May to the end of October, an open air Sculpture Exhibition features local, national and international artists. The gardens also have a permanent collection of sculptures creating focal points around the grounds throughout the year. A Garden Visitors' Tea Room is open every day from 12 noon till 5pm, serving tea, coffee, cakes and cream teas. Tree nursery orders can be made on line or by phone. Summer parking access: Long Lane. Winter and disabled parking: farm yard. Dogs on leads: welcome. We are COVID 19 rules compliant.* "Stone Lane Gardens is a gem"- Joe Swift, BBC broadcaster and garden designer.

Wembury Marine Centre is part of Devon Wildlife Trust and aims to educate and promote wildlife issues. It is the ideal place to learn about the surrounding area and its wildlife through interactive displays, aquaria and regular rockpool rambles. The Centre also explains the part you can play in keeping Wembury special.The centre runs regular events throughout the season. Including its famous rockpool rambles, educational presentations, walks and art workshops. There is something for everyone!!!!

Visit Quince Honey Farm, a working honey farm based in South Molton offering a full day out for the whole family to enjoy. Come along and browse our range of products in the Farm Shop and enjoy a delicious home cooked meal in the restaurant or just sit back and relax with a coffee, while taking in the views out to the gardens and woodland. Wander through the beautifully landscaped Nectar Gardens and enjoy a stroll along the meadow trail and apiary fields. Visit The Honey Factory and learn about the journey from hive to jar. Step into the Bee Shed to view our unique opening hives safely, and watch a Beekeeping Demo in the new Exhibition building. The Play Hive Adventure Park is where you’ll find the large indoor soft play area, outdoor play, picnic area and lake. There is a hive of activity for everyone, we hope to see you soon!

As an independent specialist Art College since 1856, our purpose is to provide a distinctive, innovative and supportive learning community in contemporary arts practice; to add value to the cultural, social and economic life of Plymouth and the South West region; and to develop our distinctive profile of our work nationally and internationally. The Gallery at Plymouth College of Art features a high-quality contemporary programme of exhibitions and events, which seeks to enrich teaching and learning at the college, whilst also welcoming a wider public audience to enjoy and debate contemporary arts.