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
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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 Wellington boots are essential.
Spare socks, gloves and hats are always a good idea!
We do have a limited supply of spare Wellingtons if you require them.
Group Size
Maximum party size 75 individuals* Minimum party size 10 individuals (Cost £60)**
We break larger parties into smaller groups of up to 12/14 pupils/staff for underground visits and/or to rotate around the activities.
* If you have a larger group please contact us on 01388 537505 to discuss your requirements and options
** Your group can number less than 10 but the cost for the group will be a flat rate of £60.
Supervision
Each group (of 12/14) will be led by a Cultural Assistant, however each group requires at least one member of school staff.
Ideally each group should have two members of school staff, this is in case any pupils need to leave the underground tour early for example.
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 want to use the café please inform us when
booking your visit, as 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 £2.00. Please pre-order.
Prices
£6 per pupil
£6 per staff
* There is one free staff member/adult place for every 14 pupils
Opening times
Educational visits are available between April and the end of October. School tours begin at 10.30am and end at 2.00pm (approx. 4 hours).
If you require a different time for your visit please discuss that when booking.
Running late
Call us on 01388 537505 to let us know.
After your visit
Please complete our 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
