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THE SEANoted for its stunning geology and coastal rock formations that have resulted from centuries worth of erosion.
The soft sandy bay is the starting point for the walk to the Tennyson Monument, high on the downs overlooking the bay, named after local resident Alfred, Lord Tennyson, the Victorian poet laureate.
Freshwater Bay is best suited to older children and adults
Here's some of the most frequently-asked questions about school visits to Freshwater Bay, posed by teachers and other group leaders
There are public toilets behind the Albion Hotel
Enjoy some time exploring Freshwater Bay
The following Freshwater Bay educational resources are FREE to use when you book your trip with Education Destination. Some include pre or post-visit classroom work, others are on-site activities. All are accompanied by detailed Teacher Notes and some even have sample lesson plans!
Prepared by our expert team of teachers with local Island knowledge, each resource addresses a specific National Curriculum topic. Click on any image for full details.
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