Creative School Trips School Trip
Theatre Workout
London Greater London SE10 0LL
Residential Trip Residentials London & South East
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. 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.
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What activities are available during educational visits in 2026?
- Coach or rail travel
- Hotel or hostel accommodation
- Theatre tickets
- Theatre workshops
- Backstage tours
- Museums and galleries
- London travel cards
- Attractions such as the London Eye, Warner Brothers Studios, London Zoo, View from the Shard, London Dungeons and more...
Itineraries are available linked to history, geography, languages, science, environment and more.
- Hotel or hostel accommodation
- Theatre tickets
- Theatre workshops
- Backstage tours
- Museums and galleries
- London travel cards
- Attractions such as the London Eye, Warner Brothers Studios, London Zoo, View from the Shard, London Dungeons and more...
Itineraries are available linked to history, geography, languages, science, environment and more.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
English School Trip
Storytelling Heroes and villains Fairy tales Myths and Legends Superheroes Shakespeare Vocabulary grammar and punctuation Poetry Charles Dickens
English tours including:
- Stratford-upon-Avon packages including Shakespeare's birthplace, the RSC shows and tours, plus workshops
- London packages including
- Drama workshops on storytelling, playwriting, devising, Shakespeare, and on set plays
- Shakespeare's Globe theatre tour and exhibition
- The British Library
- Walking tours of literary landmarks
- Poetry and literary events and festivals
Drama workshops bring stories to life, helping students to better understand how stories, characters and narratives are told, exploring text in a practical, aural and physical way.
Business School Trip
Enterprise and Leadership Marketing
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 School Trip
Click to read full text 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 School Trip
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 School Trip
Singing Listening to Music Music History
Music is a huge part of British life and culture, and London offers a vast array of opportunities to experience world-class live music at it's best, from classical concerts, solo performances, or major West End musicals. We can also expand your music experience with a bespoke music workshop with industry professionals.
London also hosts amazing museums and attractions rooted in Music, from the Victoria & Albert Museum to Handel/Hendrix House, providing additional creative learning opportunities for your group.
Art School Trip
Drawing Sculpture Design Painting History of Art
Art tours include entry to a number of galleries including the Tate Britain, Tate Modern, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Royal Academy, the Pangolin, Frameless, and many other galleries across the UK. It is also possible to arrange art classes at leading art schools and conservetoires including drawing, painting and sculpture.
Vikings School Trip
Invaders and Settlers
York's Jorvik Viking Museum has to be one of the top Viking destinations in the world, with it's excellent museum and educational resources for all ages, providing opportunities to learn about Viking history, culture and society, and the efforts to unearth and preserve artifacts which continue to teach us about them.
York also offers a wealth of Roman and British history, plus was a film location for Harry Potter films, so has a lot to offer any school trip. Talk to us about curating your bespoke package today.
Medieval School Trip
Norman Conquest Black Death and Medicine Castles
Whether you visit The Tower of London, Leeds Castle, or any other ancient castle in the UK, Theatre Workout can curate the perfect package for you, combining all your trip essentials with outstanding experiences and guided tours on request.
Elizabethans School Trip
Elizabethan history is synonymous with William Shakespeare, so where better to learn about Elizabethan life than to visit Stratford-Upon-Avon?
Stratford-Upon-Avon offers a unique insight into Elizabethan life, society and culture. You can visit Shakespeare's birthplace - his beautifully preserved childhood home - where you can see how Elizabethan's lived. The town also offers an Elizabethan farm, Classroom, and the world-famous RSC and other cultural and historic sites to interest any group.
Physical Geography School Trip
Rivers Environment Volcanoes Earthquakes
Learn more about evolving geographical landscapes with some amazing London attractions and museums.
See London from above and learn about the changing London landscape with the London Eye or View From The Shard.
Explore global Maritime geography with the National Maritime Museum and Cutty Sark in Greenwich.
Learn about animal conservation at London Zoo, ecological changes and the environment with Kew Gardens, or about volcanic eruptions and tectonic plates with the Natural History Museum.
Whatever aspect of Geography you wish to study, we'll curate a bespoke package tailored to your needs with onsite learning resources wherever possible.
Environmental Geography School Trip
Climate change Sustainable living Conservation
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.
Romans School Trip
Romanisation and ways of life Roman Buildings Our Roman Legacy
Britain has a wealth of beautifully preserved Roman history, with several Roman cities still in existence.
Visit a Roman temple in the heart of the City of London; visit the London Mithraeum to learn about Roman faith, gods, practices and more; travel further afield to explore the world-famous Roman Baths in the city of Bath, plus excellent sites and tours in Colchester and York.
Drama School Trip
Theatre is our forte, with our multi-award-winning theatre workshops in London and Stratford-Upon-Avon to maximise any theatre visit!
Packages may include tickets to plays and musicals, backstage tours of some of the most famous theatres in the world, bespoke workshops tailored to your group, plus other theatre and drama themed museums and attractions.
Accommodation Only School Trip
Click to read full text Theatre Workout works with a huge range of accommodation providers, helping to source and manage accommodation for groups.
Hostels provide private dorms for students and staff, with affordable options for most groups on a bed and breakfast basis as standard.
Hotels offer ensuite twin or triple bed rooms for groups for those who require a little more privacy, with a wide range of 2-5 star options on a bed and breakfast basis as standard.
For international groups, Home-Stay packages are popular, with groups staying with host families, 2-4 people per home, usually on a full-board basis.
Cultural Education School Trip
Click to read full text Creativity and Culture are two of Theatre Workout's core specialities, as they go hand-in-hand.
All UK cities have their own, unique culture - derived from multiple influences and expressed through art, music, architecture, cuisine, theatre, religious worship, dance and more.
London is one of the biggest melting pots in the world, taking influences from cultures from around the world, offering multiple opportunities for schools. Popular packages will combine visits to museums and galleries, such as the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Tate Galleries; live theatre in the West End; theatre workshops and tours; great food; and guided tours of Westminster to Buckingham Palace to take in Britain's political and royal culture.
What size groups do we cater for?
Any group with 20+ students
On-site classroom facilities?
If you need specific facilities, please advise to arrange suitable venues.
Is there first aid on site?
May be available at some locations, and First Aid guides can be arranged, but otherwise, no
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes, on request. Please advise of any requirements at the time of booking
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Drama is a fantastic, accessible, and engaging medium for all students, particularly for younger children and SEN students who greatly benefit from learning through play.
Workshops can be tailored to the ability and specific needs of a group, using movement, games and storytelling to help students learn to better express themselves, their thoughts and feelings, through performance.
Our practitioners are patient, and are able to adapt plans to meet the group's needs on the day.
In theatres, we can request seating with aisle access, in case any members of your group need a break from a performance. Theatre's have limited access for wheelchairs, but wheelchair users can be accommodated. Most theatres, attractions, tours etc will also have support for hearing impairment, and other physical access needs.
Please notify us at the time of booking what access or support needs you require for your group to ensure we can make suitable arrangements.
Anything else?
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.
Who are Theatre Workout?
Theatre Workout is a Destination Management Company (DMC). We’re not a tour operator, but tour operators book their programmes through us, so we work with both UK and international schools, and the group travel industry, to create bespoke packages to meet all their school trip needs!
Creative and cultural trips are what we do best, specialising in London theatre trips, but we organise school trips across the UK!
Our award-winning service delivers all aspects of your school trip, including:
- West End Workshops and masterclasses to maximise your theatre experience
- Theatre tickets for West End shows and theatres across the UK
- Guided tours
- Meals and packed lunches
- Coach hire and train travel
- Youth hostel and hotel accommodation
- Entry to a huge range of ticketed attractions including museums, galleries, and exhibitions.
Why book with a tour operator if you can book with the people who supply them?
- Winner: Best Educational Travel DMC, Greater London Enterprise Awards 2020.
- Winner: Most Engaging Theatrical Training & Education Provider, Greater London Enterprise Awards 2020.
- Finalist (Silver): Best Support Service, British Youth Travel Awards 2016.
- Winner: Best Leisure Product, British Youth Travel Awards, 2016, 2018.
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Theatre Workout turns 20 in 2026. We met up with Adam to discuss theatre, education & travel
Theatre Workout is a unique company, spanning the education, theatre, and travel industries, creating unique opportunities for schools to engage with creativity and culture first-hand. Their energy, passion, and expertise has won them many accolades, and exclusive partnerships with major shows, which is a testament to their core mission – to champion drama in schools and theatre for young audiences.
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