Education at Carnglaze
Any visit to Carnglaze is educational in as much as the Guided Tour of the Caverns covers elements of industry, social history and working practises, geography and geology but it is easily adapted to suit specific visits taking into account:
Age
Ability
Mobility
Language
Age
Ability
Mobility
Language
 Call 01579 320251 10am ~ 5pm Mon ~ Sat & we can discuss your individual needs.... |
  Call 01579 320251
~ 10am ~ 5pm Mon ~ Sat & we can discuss your individual needs.... 24th May 2006
Dear Caroline, Thank you for yet another successful field trip. The children really enjoyed the visit. As we have been focused on performance poetry this week we have made some work chants to go with the jobs you told us about. Each chant has been performed with gusto by the children! Thanks again Karen Toft Class Three Teacher Dobwalls School |
Creative Workshops at Carnglaze
The site has been described as a jewel centred in the exquisite setting of the Loveny Valley; it is an inspirational place where with 6.5 acres of woodland & 3 gigantic caverns would well suit workshops in:
Photography
Poetry/Prose
Arts & Crafts ~ Collages, bark rubbing, fridge magnets…
The top cavern known as The Rum Store has been transformed into an increasingly popular venue for performances from all types of music, theatre & entertainment. The stage may be used for workshops in:
Dance
Drama
Music
Film
The site has been described as a jewel centred in the exquisite setting of the Loveny Valley; it is an inspirational place where with 6.5 acres of woodland & 3 gigantic caverns would well suit workshops in:
Photography
Poetry/Prose
Arts & Crafts ~ Collages, bark rubbing, fridge magnets…
The top cavern known as The Rum Store has been transformed into an increasingly popular venue for performances from all types of music, theatre & entertainment. The stage may be used for workshops in:
Dance
Drama
Music
Film
Story Telling at Carnglaze
For younger children we can take them on A Bear Hunt! Through the woods with the wonderful words of Michael Rosen & inspired by the glorious pictures of Helen Oxenbury in
“We’re going on a bear hunt”
We have the story of Hubert the Hobbit and the Tale of the Trolls Treasure for those interested in the Faery Dell and faery tales.
Or bring your own choice of story ~ we really can adapt to suit.
Many opportunities for extension work back in the classroom:
Hands on
Variety
Fun
For younger children we can take them on A Bear Hunt! Through the woods with the wonderful words of Michael Rosen & inspired by the glorious pictures of Helen Oxenbury in
“We’re going on a bear hunt”
We have the story of Hubert the Hobbit and the Tale of the Trolls Treasure for those interested in the Faery Dell and faery tales.
Or bring your own choice of story ~ we really can adapt to suit.
Many opportunities for extension work back in the classroom:
Hands on
Variety
Fun
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Carnglaze Promoting Inclusivity
Concerts and Events are held in the Rum Store (top cavern) which has excellent acoustics and is fully wheelchair accessible. Low mobility car parking. New adapted toilet facilities & carer/child changing area. Special tours for the blind and partially sighted. Sensory Tours can include any or all of the 5 senses We have installed a flat screen plasma TV in the top cavern for any mobility impaired visitors. This will enable them to enjoy the second half of the tour which involves descending a flight of steps, to access the 2nd & 3rd caverns where there is a beautiful blue-green lake. The gardens have picnic areas where everyone could enjoy their lunch surrounded by birdsong and the occasional scampering squirrel! “If a class teacher is looking for a trip to combine science, geography, local history, fantasy and natural history then look no further…” KP Toft Teacher |
“I thought it was going to be scary in the caverns but it wasn't, it was great.” Demelza age 7  “We would like to thank you for your most interesting talk & guided tour of the Rum Store and Carnglaze Caverns. We all agreed it was one of the most enjoyable trips we have had.” L Puckey Echo Disability Resource Centre |
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Sensory day at Carnglaze
TOUCH Opportunities to touch and handle different rocks and minerals from our vast collection, plus feeling the hand tools that were used here for mining in the 19th century. LOOK The stunning visual aspect of Carnglaze is compensated for by the use of word pictures which describe what the visually impaired cannot see. SMELL The damp cavern air enhances smells amongst the sensory experiences. LISTEN The excellent acoustics of the Rum Store are contrasted by the echoing acoustics of the lakeside in the third cavern. TASTE The fresh spring water from the lake can be tasted at the end of the tour. The local scouts group planted a Sensory Garden in the terrace garden which will be accessible for wheelchair users. |
 “Thank you for such an educational and fun day. The combination of science and geography makes an activity packed day…”Dobwalls School |
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Educational Visits Pricing: Under 10 ~ Adults £6 Children £4 (Normal Entry Prices) Over 10 ~ Children £4 Supervising adults FOC Over 20 ~ Children £3.60 Supervising adults FOC |
