ECT Language School - Devon - Occombe Farm Workshop

Occombe Farm Workshop

Have a go at making Bread and learn more about "food miles" and where your food comes from.

An afternoon spent in the professional kitchens situated at Occombe Farm. The students will design & make their own bread which can be eaten, taken back to their host family or, if it is done at the end of their visit they can take it back to their parents.

They will also learn more about organic food and explore "Food Miles". Learning, in English, more about the journey that their food has to take and the impact it has on their environment.

General Activities

Devon Ecology & Wildlife

Devon Ecology & Wildlife :

Involves seashore activities & exploring rock pools at a local beach in Torbay + crabbing at the picturesque, Devon riverside village Stoke Gabriel (including all equipment + worksheets

Dartmoor Letterboxing

What better way to discover the beauty of Dartmoor than Letterboxing

Letterboxing is an outdoor pursuit that is similar to orienteering. A small box which contains a stamp and visitors'

Exeter through the Ages

This guided Tour is the perfect way to explore Exeter, one of the oldest cities of England. Discover the city's sites of interest and hidden treasures.

We start at Exeter

King Arthur
Trail

This is a whole day activity and the teacher will need to book access to Tintagel Castle.

We will follow the legends through the real landscapes to which they belong

An English Art Lesson

An English Art Lesson :

A practical art lesson at a local pottery with T.E.F.L. teacher also includes a written worksheet.

This is a really popular activity. Students will design &

Exploring Burgh Island

Spend an afternoon exploring this beautiful tidal island on the Riveara Coasline.

This beautiful Island, with its art deco hotel and rich history is the perfect place to spend an

Fossil hunting in Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis is famous for its geology, fossils and its unparalleled role in the birth of the earth sciences. The local blue lias clay found to the east and west

Agatha Christie's Torquay

Explore the beautiful town to Torquay while learning more about its famous author

Murder/Mystery trail in Totnes

The perfect way to spend an afternoon. Why not explore the historic town of Totnes on this self guided murder mystery treasure hunt. Using your detective skills you will hunt

Castles Of
Devon

Castles of Devon: Teachers need to book Totnes & Dartmouth Castle free of charge under the English Heritage scheme : ( 3 hours duration ) Must check the opening dates prior to booking.

Occombe Farm Workshop

Have a go at making Bread and learn more about "food miles" and where your food comes from.

An afternoon spent in the professional kitchens situated at Occombe Farm. The

Orienteering Challenge

Orienteering is an exciting and challenging outdoor sport that exercises both mind and body. The aim is to navigate between control points marked on an orienteering map; as a competitive sport the challenge

Local Town
Trail

Why not explore Newton Abbot or Teignmouth on these on this self-guided Spy Mission themed Treasure Trails. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set