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Latest News: 27th August 2026
We're using our onsite cottage at Edgmond Hall in Shropshire to support independent living skills with care leavers, SEMH and SEND pupils. Participants can build practical life skills in a real-world context, from practicing household tasks and budgeting, to teamwork and personal care. The programme is designed to nurture independence in a way that’s engaging, empowering, and fun.
is a 400 year old Jacobean mansion that provides a dramatic setting for the UKs only dedicated residential arts centre.
Our approach is to give students the space to imagine, create, perform and immerse themselves in a learning theme. Our tutored programmes are all about creation rather than simply learning to perform, and there are also opportunities to try out techniques and activities that may not always be possible back at school.
Programmes are facilitated by professional artists with considerable education experience, and all participants can be accredited through Trinity College's Arts Award Discover programme.
Groups can have exclusive use of the Hall and 27 acres of landscaped grounds during their stay.
Schools are able to select which art forms they wish to participate in and ratios are typically 15 students to each practitioner.
We're using our onsite cottage at Edgmond Hall in Shropshire to support independent living skills with care leavers, SEMH and SEND pupils. Participants can build practical life skills in a real-world context, from practicing household tasks and budgeting, to teamwork and personal care. The programme is designed to nurture independence in a way that’s engaging, empowering, and fun.
is a 400 year old Jacobean mansion that provides a dramatic setting for the UKs only dedicated residential arts centre. Our approach is to give students the space to imagine, create, perform and immerse themselves in a learning theme. Our tutored programmes are all about creation rather than simply learning to perform, and there are also opportunities to try out techniques and activities that may not always be possible back at school.
Programmes are facilitated by professional artists with considerable education experience, and all participants can be accredited through Trinity College's Arts Award Discover programme.
Groups can have exclusive use of the Hall and 27 acres of landscaped grounds during their stay.
Schools are able to select which art forms they wish to participate in and ratios are typically 15 students to each practitioner.
What activities are available during educational visits in 2027?
Our core activities are Drama and Visual Art. We also offer Music, Dance, Film Making, Animation and Photography.
The Ingestre team design programmes based on schools outcomes and theme as a creative stimulus. Creative works are produced and shared at the end of each residential and may be shared again in other settings.
Schools may choose to work with the Ingestre team to design arts programmes that have strategic and practical improvement outcomes; for example this has recently included identifying new ways to support SAT's achievement, enabling children to be more resilient and independent in their learning, meeting targeted curriculum topic objectives and supporting staff to develop creative teaching and learning approaches.
Schools and groups also use Ingestre Hall as a rehearsal space.
The evening/social activities aspects of the residential includes; access to our WW1 interactive field hospital, 3D Cinema experience, night walks, sports activities, tuck and souvenir shop, games and disco areas.
The Ingestre team design programmes based on schools outcomes and theme as a creative stimulus. Creative works are produced and shared at the end of each residential and may be shared again in other settings.
Schools may choose to work with the Ingestre team to design arts programmes that have strategic and practical improvement outcomes; for example this has recently included identifying new ways to support SAT's achievement, enabling children to be more resilient and independent in their learning, meeting targeted curriculum topic objectives and supporting staff to develop creative teaching and learning approaches.
Schools and groups also use Ingestre Hall as a rehearsal space.
The evening/social activities aspects of the residential includes; access to our WW1 interactive field hospital, 3D Cinema experience, night walks, sports activities, tuck and souvenir shop, games and disco areas.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Performing Arts School Trip
Drama at Ingestre Hall focuses on creating an original performance. Students create short scenes and sketches in small groups which are then performed to the whole group for peer feedback, before refining and then building a collaborative piece.
Many styles are used at Ingestre, including Naturalism, Brechtian Theatre, Physical Theatre and Theatre of the Absurd. Thanks to the stunning environment, it is possible to create highly engaging, immersive, promenade and site-specific performances which engages students and puts the audience at the centre of the action.
Allowing students to explore a number of situations within a controlled, safe environment provides an ideal opportunity to enhance empathy, use initiative and build confidence.
Our dance workshops are centred on creativity and performance, with participants exploring a theme and generating ideas rather than simply putting dance movements to music.
A variety of challenges help students choreograph their own movements in pairs, as small groups or individually which develops creative thought, the ability to share and discuss ideas, negotiating with and leading others. The visit culminates in a full dance performance created using both pupil choreography and teacher-led elements.
Dance styles used at Ingestre often incorporate Contemporary and Street Dance. Pupils are encouraged to express their own ideas in the studio and incorporate any dance skills that they may already have. This approach means that all abilities and levels of experience are catered for, nurtured and advanced.
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What size groups do we cater for?
Up to 90 participants + 10 visiting staff.
Exclusive use of Ingestre Hall is available for 50+ participants.
Exclusive use of Ingestre Hall is available for 50+ participants.
On-site classroom facilities?
Ingestre has professional spaces and resources including:
Dance studios, live music performance studio, music technology teaching studio, music recording studio, drama studios, visual arts studios, radio suite, animation suite, 3D cinema, WW1 field hospital interactive exhibition/installation, quiet rooms, great hall, diary room
Dance studios, live music performance studio, music technology teaching studio, music recording studio, drama studios, visual arts studios, radio suite, animation suite, 3D cinema, WW1 field hospital interactive exhibition/installation, quiet rooms, great hall, diary room
Is there first aid on site?
Yes - all staff tutorial staff are First Aid trained.
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Behaviour & flexibility
Individual needs discussed before visitFlexible activity pace
Staff support
Risk assessment availablePre-visit familiarisation visit welcome
Pre-visit planning available
Staff experienced with SEND groups
Medical & personal care
Allergy-aware proceduresDietary requirements catered for
First aid trained staff
Learning & communication
Small group sessions availablePhysical accessibility
Accessible paths/surfacesStep-free access
Accessible toilets
Wheelchair accessible
We do cater for children with Special Educational Needs; group leaders should discuss specific needs at the time of booking. We have experience of delivering a wide range of activities and learning opportunities to groups with additional needs. These have included physical impairments, sensory impairments, learning difficulties (ADHD, ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD, and more), challenging behaviour, acquired brain injuries and life limiting illnesses. Our practitioners have received training on how to communicate and encourage personal and social development for all abilities.
You know your students best; well speak with you to see whether we are able to provide an appropriate environment, programme, and experience for your group. You would be most welcome to visit the site to take a look around and learn more.
Our in-grounds cottage is fully accessible downstairs to wheelchair users. We have an off-road wheelchair available for use that provides access around the grounds.
Teacher Checklist
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Inspection Visits Free Places for Teachers Resource Packs
LOtC Quality Badge
Arts Award
Anything else?
Ingestre Hall Residential Arts Centre is part of a family of 4 residential centres in Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Snowdonia and is part of Sandwell MBCs Education, Employment & Skills Directorate. We work with schools and groups from all over the UK, along with several international schools.
The Ingestre team works closely with Newave Creative Arts to advocate for and extend opportunities for children to engage in other arts and creative activities in schools and community settings.
Ingestre Arts delivers programmes throughout the year including school holiday periods and weekends.
The Ingestre team works closely with Newave Creative Arts to advocate for and extend opportunities for children to engage in other arts and creative activities in schools and community settings.
Ingestre Arts delivers programmes throughout the year including school holiday periods and weekends.
Every enquiry gives you a chance to win trips and workshops for your school - We are giving away a free trip for every week of the Autumn term!
Ingestre Staffordshire ST18 9QZ
