Planning your visit
Admission is free for teachers making a preliminary planning visit. Contact us to arrange a suitable date. Useful information for your visit:
Before your visit
School visits to Killhope involve a lot of time outdoors and an underground mine trip, the weather can be changeable and underfoot conditions can be wet and uneven.
Ensure your group is suitably clothed with coats and sturdy footwear and if you are going underground:
- bring your own knee high wellington boots these are essential for a mine trip
- spare socks, gloves and hats are always a good idea
Supervision
Each group (of 12/14) will be led by a Cultural Assistant, however each group will also require at least two members of school staff.
During your visit
On arrival you will be met by a Cultural Assistant and bags can be secured in the storage area, toilets will be located and housekeeping will be explained, including the fire assembly point and health and safety.
Lunchtime
The majority of schools bring packed lunches however we do have a café on site. If you wish to use the café on site you must pre-book.
We have several picnic tables on the site including one large communal table. If the weather is poor on the day of your visit we will try to locate you indoors where possible.
Shop
We have a gift shop that sells books, confectionary and souvenirs items. We can schedule a shop visit for your school as part of your trip. This must be requested prior to arrival.
Goodie bags are also available for £3.00. Please pre-order your goodie bags by calling 01388537505 or e-mail info@killhope.org.uk.
Opening times
Educational visits are available between April and the end of October. We recommend 4 hours for a visit.
Running late
Call us on 01388 537505 to let us know.
After your visit
We will email you feedback and evaluation forms which we will email to you. Look at our Resources page to consider post visit activities to get the most from your visit to Killhope.
