Creative School Trips

Researching, planning, co-ordinating and managing the logistics of a school trip for an average group of 30-40 children can be a time-consuming and exhausting process. As a teacher you have far more important demands on your time, so working with a professional company can save you time and money!

We have 15+ years experience organising trips for schools from around the world, visiting all parts of the UK, organising over 300 trips a year (in normal times). So, whether you are looking for a short day trip to a local museum or a two-week whirlwind tour of the UK, we can research, co-ordinate, manage and deliver the entire trip for you.

Our goal is to maximise the learning experience for your students through practical, creative and imaginative ways, delivering a seamless itinerary to make the trip itself as engaging, stress-free and educational as possible!

As a leading drama and performing arts training company we specialise in London and UK theatre trips, but with more and more schools traveling across the UK we have diversified in recent years to collaborate with education teams and partners at a wide range of museums, galleries, stately homes, activity centres, castles, English Heritage and National Trust sites, attractions and specialist tour guides to deliver an outstanding service covering the whole curriculum.

Citizenship

Curriculum topics available: Team building, Politics and parliament, Monarchy.

Citizenship trips may include a number of activites including visits to the Houses of Parliament, law courts, museums on law and politics, and guided tours of historic political and legal landmarks.
We also produce bespoke drama and performing arts programmes covering aspects of public speaking, debate, performance, political change, ethics and morality.

English

Curriculum topics available: Story writing, Shakespeare, Creative writing, Story telling.

We offer bespoke drama workshops based on Shakespeare, storytelling, poetry, creative writing, and page-to-stage techniques to help students understand literary works practically and physically.

In addition, we work in partnership with a number of museums, tour guides and practitioners across the UK where educational sessions are available on the history of English, literature, creative writing, and the works of specific writers can help students connect with the power of the written word.

Design Technology

Curriculum topics available: Mechanics and engineering.

We offer workshops rooted in set design, and offer a range of bespoke theatrical tours and activities which may cover costume design, lighting and sound design, wigs, make-up design and more.

We also work with a number of partners including the Design Museum and the Warner Brother's Studios - the Making Of Harry Potter, where design is of leading educational concern.

Business

Curriculum topics available: Enterprise and Leadership.

As part of Theatre Workout we offer practical workshops on the business of theatre and the creative industries which, pre-Covid, was the fastest growing sector of the UK economy, outperforming aerospace, automotive, life sciences, oil and gas industries by over £30bn! These workshops may also covers travel, tourism and hospitality sectors.

In addition, Creative DMC also offers entry to events and exhibitions where students can access talks, seminars and discussions on current business trends and developments covering multiple sectors.

Performing Arts

We offer multi-award winning drama, dance and performing arts workshops and courses in partnership with West End productions, on specific practitioners work or styles of performance, all designed to enhance a theatre visit or enhance your school's creative curriculum. We cover acting, Shakespeare, musical theatre, devising and physical theatre, stage combat, storytelling, clowning and more, both in our West End studios, online and as outreach workshops.

Our own programmes are available in London and Stratford Upon Avon. We also work in partnership with a UK network of theatre education departments and practitioners who can deliver workshops in theatres and in schools across the UK.

We also organise theatre visits with tickets, backstage tours and other theatrical educational content.

Dance

We offer multi-award winning drama, dance and performing arts workshops and courses in partnership with West End productions, on specific practitioners work or styles of performance, all designed to enhance a theatre visit or enhance your school's creative curriculum.

Dance workshops are available in professional dance studios including Pineapple and Danceworks in London's West End, or in schools across the UK. We also work with studios and practitioners across the UK to deliver dance classes on request, combined with tickets to performances.

Music

We offer London tours which may include music performances, workshops, talks and more, along with specialist museums where students can engage with the music of legendary artists, such as Handel, Hendrix and more.

Religious Education

Tours are available to famous religious sites including St Paul's Cathedral, Canterbury, Westminster and more. These may include services, tours and talks. In addition, opportunities may be created to engage with other major religions and celebrations in London and most major cities across the UK.

Physical Education

Curriculum topics available: Climbing, Canoeing, Orienteering.

Tours are available which include practical, physical and creative activities such as stage combat, dance, and physical theatre, but which also include visits to sporting locations, such as the 2012 Olympic Park and the Oval cricket ground where talks, tours and activities may be available.

Art

Art tours include entry to a number of galleries including the Tate, Tate Modern, National Gallery, National Pourtrait Gallery, Royal Academy, and many other galleries across the UK. It is also possible to arrange art classes at leading art schools and conservetoirs including drawing, painting and sculpture.

PSHE

Curriculum topics available: Teamwork and resilience, Mental health and awareness.

Drama workshops are available which explore the topics of friendship, peer pressure, predjudice, race, and other topics by exploring well-known stories, and scenes from theatre productions and films.

Wildlife

Outdoor spaces, such as parks, lakes and woodlands are wonderful habitats and offer a wealth of educational opportunities. Tours may include guided tours by wildlife specialists, and entry to attractions and sites such as the London Zoo, Woburn Safari Park, the Woodland Trust and Forest Schools.

Careers

With our extensive background in the creative industries, we offer talks and discussions on a number of topics including working freelance, the business of theatre and producing, all of which cover a range of issues regarding career paths, training, and setting up a business.

We can also arrange entry to careers fairs and business events covering a broad spectrum of industries.

Sports Centre

Trips to activity centres across the UK may include a range of sporting and outdoor pursuits from football and tennis to sailing and rock climbing. Other tours may include visits to and activities at sporting sites such as the 2012 Olympic Park, Oval cricket ground, and football stadiums.

Vikings

Visits to York's Jorvik Viking Museum offer students young and old with an opportunity to experience the sights (and smells) of the Vikings.

Medieval

We can arrange visits to a range of castles, stately homes and other attractions where students can learn about Medieval history. Many sites offer guided tours, activities, workshops, costumed characters and opportunities to engage with Medieval life.

Elizabethans

Visits to Shakespeare's Globe in London, or to Stratford-Upon-Avon offer a unique insight into Elizabethan life, society and culture, where you can visit Shakespeare's birthplace, home, an Elizabethan farm, and other cultural and historic sites around Stratford.

World War

Visit the Imperial War Museum, and a host of other museums to learn about this pivotal and important period in modern history. Trips may include talks, guided tours, costumed characters and more.

Twentieth Century

History tours may include visits to important museums and attractions, such as the Imperial War Museum, Tate Modern, Motor Museum, Science Museum, and a host of others in London and across the UK. Visits may also include guided tours and bus tours of many UK cities.

Physics

Science tours may include vistis to the Science Museum, and to other sites and attractions across the UK where students can experience practical activities, guided tours, talks and academic lessons covering a broad range of science subjects including physics, chemistry, biology, engineering and more...

Chemistry

Science tours may include vistis to the Science Museum, and to other sites and attractions across the UK where students can experience practical activities, guided tours, talks and academic lessons covering a broad range of science subjects including chemistry, physics, biology, engineering and more...

Biology

Curriculum topics available: Evolution and inheritance, Dinosaurs.

Science tours may include vistis to the Science Museum, Bodyworlds, Kew Gardens, London Zoo, and to other sites and attractions across the UK where students can experience practical activities, guided tours, talks and academic lessons covering a broad range of science subjects including physics, chemistry, engineering and more...

Physical Geography

Curriculum topics available: Rivers, Environment.

Geography trips may include visits to London's View From The Shard, or the London Eye where students get a birds-eye view of London with educational audio guides and activities. Other options may include guided walking tours of most UK cities, walking activities in national parks, or in partnership with outdoor activity centres.

Environmental Geography

Curriculum topics available: Climate change.

Geography trips may include visits to London's View From The Shard, or the London Eye where students get a birds-eye view of London with educational audio guides and activities. Other options may include guided walking tours of most UK cities, walking activities in national parks, or in partnership with outdoor activity centres where students can learn about issues such as conservation, wildlife, recycling, and the evolving landscape.

Archaeology

Creative DMC works in partnership with a number of museums and organisations to engage with history and archaeology, incluing the Natural History Museum, English Heritage and National Trust sites, castles and more across the UK, many of which offer guided tours and experiences.

One day theatre trip from just £65, including:
- Return coach hire
- West End Workshop
- Ticket to see a West End show

Two day, one night trip from just £150 including:
- Return coach hire
- YHA accommodation
- pre-theatre meal
- West End show
- West End theatre workshop
- Packed lunch
- Backstage tour

Three day, two night theatre trip from just £225, including:
- Return coach hire or train travel
- London Underground travel cards
- YHA accommodation
- pre-theatre meal
- Two West End show visits
- Half-day West End theatre workshop
- Packed lunches
- Backstage tour
- Entry to the London Eye
- Entry to the National Gallery or similar museum

Any group with 20+ students

If you need specific facilities, please advise to arrange suitable venues.

May be available at some locations, and First Aid guides can be arranged, but otherwise, no

Yes, on request. Please advise of any requirements at the time of booking

Yes, on request.

Creative DMC is a brand name of Theatre Workout. Theatre Workout is a multi-award-winning company which is affiliated with the British Educational Travel Association (BETA), the Independent Theatre Council (ITC), Action for Children's Arts, is an Arts Award Supporter and holds a Learning Outside The Classroom Quality badge.