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Learning & schools
Knots, charts, tides and tall ships — hands-on days mapped to the curriculum, from first class to final year.
What's included
Deck days
Full school days aboard the smack and in the galleries: ropework, navigation and a crew drill to finish. Teachers go free.
Young sailors' club
Saturday mornings for ages 8–14: model building, chart reading and harbour expeditions with the education crew.
Loans & outreach
Object boxes, charts and a travelling lighthouse lens visit classrooms across the county each term.
How it works
A day in our classroom
- 1Muster at nine. Classes gather at the compass rose for ropes, rules and the day's voyage plan.
- 2Work the stations. Three rotations — gallery detectives, deck drill and the boatshop — each led by our educators.
- 3Log the voyage. Every pupil leaves with a stamped logbook, a knot they can tie, and salt on their sleeves.
"The best trip we run. Year Five still talk about the foghorn."
— Mrs. Abernathy, Harbour Primary
Good to know
What does a school visit cost?
Deck days are £6 per pupil with teachers free; harbour schools visit free on Tuesdays. Lunch room included.
Do you cover our curriculum topics?
Our workshops map to history, geography, science and art from ages 5–16. Tell us your topic and we'll match the stations.
How do we book?
Write via the contact form with your dates, year group and numbers — we confirm within two working days.