The Explorers Group aims to visit places of interest in Devon and Cornwall, such as museums, breweries and historic sites. The Group meets approximately monthly, but the date and time will depend on the availability of the venue.

Recent visits include Port Eliot, Pencarrow House and Gardens; Devonport Naval Heritage Museum, and an exclusive display of birds of prey in Wilcove. The visit to The Story of Emily exhibition at St Cleer was one of the highlights of the year - word got around and, by popular demand, we had a second opportunity for our members to visit as an additional trip in February.

All visits are advertised at the monthly meeting and by email to all members of our u3a, with details of how to book each trip, but if you want to know more, do contact Val by clicking on the Group Leader link above

Forthcoming visits (please don't try to reserve a place until you receive an email about it):

Fri 10th April 2026 1100 - Strawberry Fields Tulip Fest. Buy your own ticket from https://strawberryfieldslifton.co.uk/collections/tulip-fest-2026/products/tulip-fest-fri-10th-april-2026 . Contact the Group Leader when you have your ticket so that we look out for you and nobody gets left on their own!

May - no visit

Fri 12th June 1030 - Wildside Gardens, Buckland Monachorum and afterwards lunch at Long Ash Garden Centre. Entry to Gardens £10.

Monday 6th July 1130 - Jamaica Inn Museum followed by lunch at the inn. Museum entry £2.50. Lunch by advanced order from menu to be sent nearer the time. Those who want to can call in at the new (and free!) Kerdroya Labyrinth by Coliford Lake https://goldentree.org.uk/kerdroya/ .

Last June's visit - Hidden Valley Puzzle Park, near Launceston. Great fun for kids of all ages! Oddly enough, the thing most of us remember is the talking toilet.......

Bodmin Railway Festive Steam Train ride 2025