Education and Specialised Trips
The world is our outdoor classroom! Join us for a unique learning experience aboard our Victorian Tamar Barge, Lynher.
We provide several excellent educational workshops suitable for children and young people, covering a range of topics such as:
- STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics)
- Renewable energy
- Biodiversity
- History
- Geography and more
The Year 5 children had a fantastic day exploring their local area. They gained valuable understanding of how to harness tidal energy and absolutely loved boarding the Lynher.
Lynher’s crew are qualified, professional and have experience working with people of all ages and abilities.
Tides and Renewable Energy Workshop
Understand how the tide works and see how it’s power could be harnessed. Mechanical Advantage is explained and demonstrated.
- KS2 STEM Education Workshop.
- Primary schools or families.
- Tailored for 4 hours.
- Mechanical Advantage is shown and explained on board.
The children and staff from Ford Primary very much enjoyed their day spent taking part in the Lynher Voyage of Adventure workshop. We spent the day in a beautiful location taking part in several well-organised, engaging activities to help us learn more about the tides, renewable energy and our local area and its history. The ultimate highlight of our day was being aboard the Lynher – this is something all of our children will remember for a very long time to come!
Become Victorian Crew!
Be transported back in time to the late 1890s… Tamar Barges are the fastest means of transport in the Plymouth waterways and as crew you are required to move cargo from the historic Quay at Cotehele onto the Lynher Barge.
You will learn the skills required to be traditional barge crew, from ropework to crane handling. You will also experience making a real Victorian meal with seasonal produce from the Tamar Valley.