Woodland Valley Farm Residential Centre Truro

Woodland Valley Farm Residential Centre Truro offers schools an unforgettable residential experience in the heart of the Cornish countryside. Whether you’re looking for a fully planned educational programme or simply high-quality accommodation as a base for exploring Cornwall, we can tailor your visit to suit your needs.

Our award-winning accommodation provides a warm, comfortable and welcoming environment for pupils and staff alike. We pride ourselves on serving delicious home-cooked meals made from scratch using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Fresh, nutritious and full of flavour, our food is often one of the highlights of a school’s stay.

For schools choosing our educational programme, pupils enjoy hands-on experiences on a real working farm where learning comes to life. Activities can be adapted for Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 5 and support learning across the National Curriculum, including Science, Geography, Environmental Studies, Food Education, Design & Technology and Personal Development.

Examples of activities include:

• Animal care and livestock management.
• Sustainable farming and food production.
• Woodland exploration and habitat studies.
• Wildlife identification and ecological surveys.
• Survival skills
• Team-building and problem-solving activities.
• Cheese making
• Bread making
• Cornish dancing

We provide supporting educational materials, curriculum links, risk assessments and resources to help teachers make the most of their visit. Every programme is tailored to meet the age, abilities and learning objectives of each group.

For schools travelling from elsewhere in the UK, Woodland Valley Farm also makes an ideal residential base. Located within easy reach of many of Cornwall’s most popular educational attractions, beaches and outdoor activity centres, groups can enjoy comfortable accommodation and exceptional catering while planning their own itinerary. We are happy to work with schools to create a flexible package that complements off-site visits and activities.

Whether pupils spend their days exploring the farm, discovering Cornwall’s coastline, visiting museums and heritage sites or taking part in adventure activities, Woodland Valley Farm provides a relaxing place to return to each evening.

Our aim is simple: to provide memorable residential experiences that combine outstanding hospitality, exceptional food and opportunities for young people to learn, grow and enjoy the best that Cornwall has to offer.

Woodland Valley Farm offers schools exclusive use of our award-winning residential centre, providing a safe, welcoming environment where pupils can develop independence, build confidence and enjoy an unforgettable stay.

As a real working family farm and home to the Cornwall Beaver Project, we offer a unique setting that combines outdoor learning, conservation and hands-on experiences with the beauty of the Cornish countryside. Whether schools choose our educational programme or simply use us as a comfortable base for exploring Cornwall, we provide the flexibility to tailor every visit.

Our award-winning accommodation, delicious home-cooked meals made from scratch using locally sourced ingredients, and personal, friendly service are just some of the reasons schools return to Woodland Valley Farm year after year.

Heifers house- disco

Projector

White board

Road field- football/ sports

Cornwall Beaver project tour- evening activity

Top woods- survival skills & Team building

Organic farm- varying habitats allow for fieldwork studies for coursework etc.

Farm walk- guided

Cornwall’s Beaches

Newquay activity center (water sports)

Courtyard- space to relax

We have a CEVAS accreditation and our external providers have LotC badges

50 students and 6 teachers to increase as of 2028

Accommodation

The Cows House

• Sleeps up to 30 students in dormitory accommodation on the ground floor.
• Accommodates 2 teachers on the first floor.
• Facilities include 4 showers and 4 toilets on the ground floor.

The Stable

• Sleeps 8 students on the first floor.
• Accommodates 2 teachers on the ground floor.
• Each room benefits from an en-suite shower room and toilet.

The Cats House

• Sleeps 12 students in total:
  • One dormitory sleeping 8 students.
  • A second dormitory sleeping 4 students, with an en-suite shower room and toilet.
• Accommodates 2 teachers in a separate third room.
• A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

Accommodation

The Cows House

• Sleeps up to 30 students in dormitory accommodation on the ground floor.
• Accommodates 2 teachers on the first floor.
• Facilities include 4 showers and 4 toilets on the ground floor.

The Stable

• Sleeps 8 students on the first floor.
• Accommodates 2 teachers on the ground floor.
• Each room benefits from an en-suite shower room and toilet.

The Cats House

• Sleeps 12 students in total:
  • One dormitory sleeping 8 students.
  • A second dormitory sleeping 4 students, with an en-suite shower room and toilet.
• Accommodates 2 teachers in a separate third room.
• A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

We provide risk assessments to teachers and provide pre-visits upon request.

None, groups are free to take pictures

Felicity Jones, enquiries@woodlandvalley.co.uk,

Self-catering accommodation £30 + VAT per student per night

Full board accommodation £60 + VAT per student per night

2-night Full board accommodation and activities £175 + VAT

For every 10 students, 1 teacher goes free.

10% off with a 4-night residential when booked before 30th January 2027.

Janet Jones first aid point of contact, all staff first emergency first aid trained, first aid station located in kitchen.

Free WI-FI, dining hall, courtyard, boardgames, puzzles, wet room showers, courtyard

Full board

Self-catered

Cows house- accessible toilets and shower facilities, stair lift to dining hall.  No lift.

Monday- Friday 10am- 4pm

From the moment your school party arrives at Woodland Valley Farm, you’ll be greeted with warmth and care by Felicity, Chris, Janet and the whole team – nothing is ever too much trouble. They have a wonderful way of making everyone feel welcome and part of something special.

The setting itself is stunning. Tucked away in a peaceful Cornish valley, Woodland Valley feels like a world of its own – surrounded by nature and full of opportunities for children to explore, learn and grow. What makes it truly exceptional, though, is how much thought and heart goes into everything they do. The farm is run organically, with a real commitment to sustainability and conservation and that ethos runs through every part of the stay.

The children are on the go from morning until evening – dam building and pond dipping, learning how to expertly build fires and shelters in the woods, treasure hunting and catapulting, exploring wildlife habitats and learning about the incredible Cornwall Beaver Project. It’s lovely to see how the children learn through doing – they’re having fun but they’re also discovering so much about the world around them.

After busy days outdoors, it’s a pleasure to come back to accommodation that’s comfortable and thoughtfully set up for school groups. The barns are beautifully restored and always spotless. And then there’s the food – always a highlight. Home-cooked meals that the children will talk about for weeks afterwards!

We’ve had many wonderful visits over the years, and every single one has been a joy. Woodland Valley Farm is a truly special place, run by people who care deeply about what they do. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough to any school looking for a residential that’s memorable and full of heart.

– Andrew Scott, Compton C of E Primary 4 residentials and counting 

Woodland Valley Farm is tucked away in mid-Cornwall with great links to the A30 and making it a perfect place to stay, especially when going to see all the local sites from lands’ end to Tintagel!