ShelterBox Visitor Centre
Truro, Cornwall
About ShelterBox Visitor Centre
Take an insight look into charity work at ShelterBox Visitor Centre in Truro. The whole family will have a chance to get involved in the interactive displays.
There’s always a helpful volunteer at hand to give you a tour and answer your questions about the mission of ShelterBox. Exploring the Visitor Centre often prompts kids to get involved in educational discussions about serious topics, such as disasters and war.
Take the opportunity to peek inside tents and shelters, and find out what it takes to move aid quickly to a disaster zone. Kids can get involved and pack up their own survival box. Working out what’s needed depending on the climate and handling a real survival kit keeps little ones engaged.
- Learn about how ShelterBox helps people around the world
- Great hands on experiences for children
- Perfect to do on a rainy day
Opening Times
From 28th March 2020
Saturdays 10:00 - 16:00
Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00
February 17th to 22nd 2020
Everyday 10:00 - 17:00
March 28th to April 18th 2020
Everyday 10:00 - 16:00
Pricing & Tickets
Free admission
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