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English and Literacy School Trips

From Spelling and Grammar to Saxons and Shakespeare

Literacy is arguably the most important part of our National Curriculum. A good working knowledge and understanding of our first language is critical before we can really begin to explore other areas of the curriculum. A child who struggles with comprehension and communication will not understand what they are being taught in other subject areas, or will find it difficult to explain their answers. They could be naturally gifted for a subject like science, but if without good reading, writing, speaking or listening skills, they are going to be held back.

Clearly the classroom is a great place to teach basic literacy, but the benefits of a school trip, especially once they start to nurture their understanding of the history of language, should not be overlooked. The obvious destination for a school trip with a focus on English Language is the birth place of William Shakespeare; Stratford upon Avon. Also below you will also find inspiration from our other destinations which cover different periods in history, from the Anglo Saxon influence, through to the modern day. If you are looking for a school visit destination that offers high quality educational value for your English trip, you will find it here. Our trips and workshops cater for topics relating to SpaG, Stories and Folktalkes, Theatre and Film, Poets and Playwrights and much more.

Looking for a celebration of World Book Day or National Storytelling Week? We can help with that too.

Find a school trip or workshop for the following English topics: Charles Dickens, Composition, Comprehension, Creative writing, Fairy tales Myths and Legends, Heroes and villains, Journalism, Persuasive writing, Pirates, Poetry, Reading for pleasure, Roald Dahl, Shakespeare, Story writing, Storytelling, Superheroes, Vocabulary grammar and punctuation, Wild West Cowboys, World Book Day, and more.

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Popular school workshop February 2026 !

Playbox Theatre Workshops

location icon School Trip East Midlands, West Midlands, South West
apple icon Subjects: Cultural Education, English, Performing Arts, Dance, Drama


At Playbox Theatre, we love to bring your English texts to life. We encourage a love of stories and can offer workshops inspired by World Book Day, Roald Dahl, Shakespeare, Gothic Literature, Arthur Miller, The Iron Man, and so many more....

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The Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best of York Award
The Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best of York Award
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The Wizard Walk can be used an ideal starting point for pupils to create their own magical stories, with tales of mystical creatures, spells, magic and wizardry. Expect plenty of humour, wordplay,...

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BeWilderwood Cheshire
BeWilderwood Cheshire
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BeWILDerwood is based on the enchanting tale, a Boggle At BeWILDerwood, if you wish to read this before your visit or extend your adventure back in the classroom, it can be purchased from...

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Playbox Theatre Workshops
Playbox Theatre Workshops
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At Playbox Theatre, we love to bring your English texts to life. We encourage a love of stories and can offer workshops inspired by World Book Day, Roald Dahl, Shakespeare, Gothic Literature, Arthur Miller, The Iron Man, and so many more.

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Quidditch for Muggles
Quidditch for Muggles
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If you're studying about Harry Potter or the Wizarding World during your English lessons we can give a hands on, immersive experience to really bring the story to life. Take part in our Quidditch...

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Bewilderwood Norfolk
Bewilderwood Norfolk
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The park is based on the book, A Boggle at BeWILDerwood, by local children’s author Tom Blofeld, offering a whole range of Literacy and performing arts fun - if you wish to read the books before...
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World Book Day
World Book Day
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The Drama Hut's Creative Writing workshop offers an opportunity for children to learn through improvisation, role play, song and script work creating a unique learning experience for your class or...
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Magic, Witches & Wizards Workshop & Wow Day
Magic, Witches & Wizards Workshop & Wow Day
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Dan Tastic Education brings magic to life with an in school Magic, Witches & Wizards Workshop experience that works as the perfect topic hook for your pupils! Forget dry lists of numbers and facts...
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World Book Day Dance Workshops
World Book Day Dance Workshops
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Our World Book Day workshop will add a layer of learning, and really brings books to life. Unlocking English, Drama and Dance to it's full potential.
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Roald Dahl- 12 days of Christmas
Roald Dahl- 12 days of Christmas
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All our workshops are devised with enhancing primary curriculum learning in mind. Our professional actors deliver interactive, fun, educational sessions using improvisation, role play, song, script and movement helping to bring topic to life and cement learning.
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Superhero Workshop & Wow Day
Superhero Workshop & Wow Day
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Dan Tastic Education uses a wide array of props, historical items, videos, group discussion and teacher in role style student participation to cover the following topics during a Superhero Wow Day:...
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Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire Roald Dahl
Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire Roald Dahl
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The Drama Hut's Creative Writing workshop offers an opportunity for children to learn through improvisation, role play, song and script work creating a unique learning experience for your class or...
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Stratford Overnight English & History Trip with Equity
Stratford Overnight English & History Trip with Equity
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Learning more about the life of Shakespeare will allow students to better understand his works. Where better than the town of his birth to study the man and his legacy.
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Shakespeare
Shakespeare
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Children will learn about: - Up to 8 of Shakespeare’s plays. - Shakespeare’s language and its relevance to the vocabulary we currently use. - Shakespeare’s life. - Key Shakespearean...
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Creative Writing Superheroes
Creative Writing Superheroes
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In this workshop we will explore what tools we need to use, in order to create a great story, including how a story can be structured, characterisation and onomatopoeia. We aim to be able to inspire...
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Discover Ancient Greece in the Open-Air!
Discover Ancient Greece in the Open-Air!
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All of our workshops are designed to support each Key Stage Curriculum. Specific skills include: - Development of English language skills. - Exploring and experimenting with language in a range of...
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Creative School Trips
Creative School Trips
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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,...
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Immersive Storytelling
Immersive Storytelling
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These workshops help children develop basic skills and a love for creative expression. We also provide INSET courses for teachers who want to develop their own skills for engaging students across the curriculum from science to religion, as these skills are universal and extremely effective!
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Introducing Shakespeare- Engage and Inspire
Introducing Shakespeare- Engage and Inspire
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During this workshop, led by our professional actor, we will explore how we can use our voice and aim to encourage the children to free inhibitions whilst discovering their inner confidence to perform...
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Fairy Tales Workshop & Wow Day
Fairy Tales Workshop & Wow Day
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Dan Tastic Education uses a wide array of props, historical items, videos, group discussion and teacher in role style student participation to cover the following topics during a Fairy Tale Wow Day:...
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Problem Solving Workshops
Problem Solving Workshops
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subject text for english here please The text you enter here will be included in your advert and will help teachers understand how you can assist with each curriculum subject! We have a minimum...
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