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 desination 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 and much more.
KidZania provide teaching materials all designed for KS1, KS2 and KS3 as well as pre & post learning resources. It is a safe and secure environment with more than 60 activities under one roof. All children are given a security bracelet and can not leave until the whole group is together with their...
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Shrek's Adventure! London
London & South East
In the Kingdom of Far Far Away, KS1/KS2 pupils can join Shrek and his DreamWorks pals to reinforce how stories are built with a beginning, middle and an end, while also exploring character development and performance.
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Shrek's Adventure! London
The London Dungeon
London & South East
With an inspirational cast of actors, the London Dungeons offer an exciting walk-through experience that lets you see, hear and smell historic London and its perilous past. Get pupils thinking about language, characters and stage directions!
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The London Dungeon
Vikings VR Workshop
Various Regions
Learn all about Viking raids, trading and culture with our Virtual Reality workshop! Your class can step inside a Viking Longhouse and join the chief for a banquet inside the Great Hall. Prices start from approximately £1.99 per child!
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Vikings VR Workshop
The Respiratory System VR Workshop
Various Regions
Take a trip inside the human body to learn all about the respiratory system. We'll break down the process of breathing by taking a closer look at the lungs, trachea, mouth and nose. Prices start from £1.99 per pupil!
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The Respiratory System VR Workshop
Emirates Spinnaker Tower
London & South East
Get your pupils out of the classroom and into the clouds for a new perspective on learning – 100 metres up in the air! Emirates Spinnaker Tower is a popular all-weather attraction which appeals to all ages. From the three observation decks at the t...
Emirates Spinnaker Tower
Animals VR Workshop
Various Regions
Learning about the animal kingdom? Travel around the world and come face to face with a range of different animals through virtual reality! Workshops start from £1.99 per pupil!
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Animals VR Workshop
National Museum of Scotland
Scotland
Bring the Curriculum for Excellence to life with the help of our incredible collections. The natural world, world cultures, science, technology, design, art, fashion, archaeology and Scottish history.
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National Museum of Scotland
Fight Club! Stage Combat in the Classroom
Various Regions
Stage Combat Fight Club
The first rule of fight club is that no one gets hurt! A great enrichment day activity. Learn how to choreograph and perform your own stunt sword fights, theatrical fist fights and even a few wrestling moves for good measure
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Fight Club! Stage Combat in the Classroom
YHA London Thameside
London & South East
A warm welcome awaits you at our purpose-built hostel, based in the docklands area of London. With a coach drop-off just outside the door getting here is easy. Inside you’ll find great social spaces, full meals service and places to study.
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YHA London Thameside
Oliver Twist production and Workhouse Workshop Experience
Various Regions
Arty-Fact Theatre has been visiting schools for 20 years. We our proud to be touring the UK with OLIVER TWIST production & fully interactive Workhouse Workshop Experience. The show has it all from poor Oliver being lost in London to meeting Fagin
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Oliver Twist production and Workhouse Workshop Experience
Stonehenge
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
South West
The most outstanding prehistoric monument in the British Isles, Stonehenge is an internationally renowned World Heritage Site and one of the richest archaeological landscapes in Europe.
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Stonehenge
Chocolate Collective
Various Regions
Chocolate Collective facilitate chocolate workshops that are a fantastic introduction into the world of chocolate.
Our tailored, interactive workshops inspire pupils and teach them new skills either as an after-school activity or as part of a Nation...
Chocolate Collective
Canterbury Tales
London & South East
Be transported back in time! Explore the sights, sounds and smells of 14th century England in this unique, immersive experience. Meet our costumed guides, walk alongside Chaucer’s pilgrims and revel in the recreated medieval scenes as five colourfu...
Canterbury Tales
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
North
A visit to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, takes you on a journey through the life and work of Beatrix Potter. The ideal venue for your school group. ...
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
WW1 VR Workshop
Various Regions
Learning about WW1? Why don't you take your class inside some reconstructed WW1 trenches using Virtual Reality! Our workshops start from £1.99 per child!
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WW1 VR Workshop
Outer Space VR Workshop
Various Regions
Blast your class into outer space with our Virtual Reality workshop! Learn about our Solar System, the Milky Way Galaxy and how vast our universe is with 360° immersive headsets! Prices start from approximately £1.99 per child!
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Outer Space VR Workshop
Madame Tussauds London
London & South East
Mingle with the world’s most famous faces at Madame Tussauds London. Students will gain an invaluable insight into the media by exploring its purpose, audience and influence – from the modern-day selfie to the concept of fake news.
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Madame Tussauds London
London Tour - Adaptable Travel
London & South East
Adaptable Travel tailor make fantastic overnight school trips to London for groups based elsewhere in the UK. London is a world-class city that offers a huge range of attractions and educational visits that make it a superb choice for your next trip....
London Tour - Adaptable Travel
Stone Age VR Workshop
Various Regions
Visit a typical Stone Age settlement and Stonehenge using Virtual Reality! From the comfort of your classroom, we'll take you on a guided tour for your Stone Age topic! Prices start from approximately £1.99 per child!
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Stone Age VR Workshop
The Charterhouse
London & South East
The Charterhouse has been living the nation’s history since 1348. Founded as a medieval monastery of the Carthusian order, the site became a Tudor mansion, a boys’ school, and an almshouse, which it remains to this day.
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The Charterhouse
Shakespeare's Family Homes
Midlands
Step back in time with a visit to Shakespeare's Family Homes in Stratford-upon-Avon. Get a sense of what life would have been like for Shakespeare and his family. Our Learning team run a huge range of programmes for groups of all ages and abilities.
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Shakespeare's Family Homes
County Museum at Hartlebury Castle
Midlands
In beautiful rural Worcestershire, discover over 1000 years of history and intriguing stories of the county’s past at. Through role-play and immersive learning, pupils can step back in time in the Worcestershire County Museum at Hartlebury Castle.
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County Museum at Hartlebury Castle
Superhero Day
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Various Regions
Aqua Dan brings comic books to life with incredible Superhero Wow Days!
Your pupils will be inspired to read, write & enjoy learning by having a 'real superhero' visit the school with a vast array of props and tales of exciting adventures!
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Superhero Day
All Hail Macbeth
Various Regions
All Hail Macbeth. THEATRE WORKSHOP'S stunning & inspiring interactive workshop. From the moment you meet the Witches on the heath to the demise of Macbeth, the pupils are gripped with the plot and immersed in the characters, all played by themselves....
All Hail Macbeth
The Americas VR Workshop
Various Regions
Bring your Americas topic to life by visiting popular landmarks using Virtual Reality! Your class will visit the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Peru and Venezuela all from the comfort of your classroom! Prices start from approximately £1.99 per child!
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The Americas VR Workshop
Knights, Princesses & Fairy Tales
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Various Regions
Princess Em-Mazing & Sir Tastic bring history to life with incredible Fairy Tale Wow Days!
Your pupils will be inspired to read, write & enjoy learning by having a 'real princess & knight' visit the school with exciting props & tales of adventure!...
Knights, Princesses & Fairy Tales
KidZania London
London & South East
KidZania is an indoor City run by kids!
Children can choose from more than 60 real life role play activities including police, dentist and vet.
All activities can be cross referenced against the national curriculum.
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KidZania London
Rainforests VR Workshop
Various Regions
Teaching about the rainforests? Why don't you drop your class into the middle of Borneo using Virtual Reality! Prices start from approximately £1.99 per child!
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Rainforests VR Workshop
Romans VR Workshop
Various Regions
Bring Ancient Rome into your classroom with our Virtual Reality workshop! Drop your class into the middle of the Colosseum, a Roman battlefield and the Roman Senate! Prices start from approximately £1.99 per child!
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Romans VR Workshop
West End Theatre Packages and Trips
London & South East
A bespoke buffet of options including coach hire, hostel and hotel accommodation, meals, theatre tickets, backstage tours, attractions and more. Specialists in London, but trips nation-wide also catered for.
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West End Theatre Packages and Trips
The Island Classroom
London & South East
Do you like the idea of teaching your curriculum while your students minds are wide open? When better for them to learn than during the fun of your school trip? We are the Island Classroom, where you can combine fun with education in a unique way.
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The Island Classroom
Mountains VR Workshop
Various Regions
Learning about mountains? Why don’t you take your class to see the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest! Prices start from £1.99 per child!
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Mountains VR Workshop
Edinburgh
Scotland
Take your students on a school trip to Edinburgh, streets that inspired the wizarding world, enchanting castles and rich history, a hub for creativity and culture and an incredibly unique cityscape pairing traditional elements with a modern twist.
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Edinburgh
Discover Africa VR Workshop
Various Regions
Discover Africa with our Virtual Reality workshop! Visit the Pyramids in Egypt, Turmi market in Ethiopia, giraffes in the Serengeti, gorillas in the Congo and Victoria Falls in Tanzania. Prices start from approximately £1.99 per child!
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Discover Africa VR Workshop
Pirate Day
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Various Regions
Captain Dan Tastic brings history to life with incredible Pirate Wow Days!
Your pupils will be inspired to read, write & enjoy learning by having a 'real pirate' visit the school with a vast array of props and tales of exciting pirate adventures!
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Pirate Day
Parliament
London & South East
A year-round programme of visits for students aged 7-18. Choose from a selection of themed workshops and tour the awe-inspiring Palace of Westminster.
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Parliament
Arty-Fact Theatre
Various Regions
Arty-Fact Theatre has been visiting School for 20 years, delivering high quality theatre at affordable prices. We offer an amazing opportunity for your pupils to see live theatre and to interact with professional actors. Available all year round
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Arty-Fact Theatre
Cultural Tour of London for International Schools
London & South East
Museums and palaces overflowing with art, science and history, incredible theatre shows in the West End, bustling Oxford Street and Covent Garden, and iconic Big Ben and Trafalgar Square! London is the perfect destination for a cultural tour.
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Cultural Tour of London for International Schools
LTC Eastbourne
London & South East
LTC Eastbourne is a residential centre located in a former home of the Dukes of Devonshire, a Grade 1 listed building in a 10-hectare private park just 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Eastbourne.
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LTC Eastbourne
Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire' - Fairy tales
Various Regions
An enthusiastic amateur writer, Sally Spade, is keen to share her love of stories; How do they work? What’s involved? Can anyone create one?
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Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire' - Fairy tales
Conway Centres Beeston
North
Situated less than a mile from Beeston Castle and within very private grounds this cosy and familiar centre lends itself to being used by primary groups. It offers opportunities for a variety of studies within the immediate environment.
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Conway Centres Beeston
India VR Workshop
Various Regions
Explore India and the Himalayas with this amazing virtual reality workshop! Your pupils will visit famous sites including the Taj Mahal and Mount Everest all from the comfort of your classroom! Prices start from £1.99 per pupil!
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India VR Workshop
Scottish Parliament
Scotland
At the Scottish Parliament we can offer a great selection of programmes for schools including workshops on Citizenship, Art & Design, History and much more!
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Scottish Parliament
Arvon – The Hurst, Shropshire
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Midlands
Arvon have been running residential creative writing courses for schools since 1968. Bring a group to spend a week immersed in creative writing with two published authors in one of our historic houses in beautiful rural locations across the UK.
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Arvon – The Hurst, Shropshire
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
East Midlands
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre tells an internationally important story within the landscape in which the battle took place. Richard III's death signified the beginning of the powerful Tudor dynasty which changed the face of England.
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Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
Theatre Workout Education
London & South East
Theatre Workout is the centre for education in London's West End, rated by School Travel Organiser magazine as "one of the top ten drama trips in the UK", alongside the Barbican, Globe, and National Theatres!
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Theatre Workout Education
Stratford Overnight School Tour
Midlands
To be or not to be, that is the question? Stratford-upon-Avon is most certainly the place to be! Lovers of Shakespeare will enjoy an educational trip to this ultimate literary destination. Wander through the historical pages of William Shakespeare's ...
Stratford Overnight School Tour
Around the World VR Quiz
Various Regions
Bring Geography to life with our 'Around the World' VR workshop. We split your class into small groups and they compete to identify the country, city and landmark shown through the VR headsets! Prices start from approximately £1.99 per child!
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Around the World VR Quiz
Tudors VR Workshop
Various Regions
Using virtual reality, climb on board Henry VIII's famous warship, The Mary Rose! This workshop is a great way of bringing the Tudors to life and will be a fantastic writing stimulus for your class. Prices start from £1.99 per pupil!
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Tudors VR Workshop
West End Workshops
Various Regions
Exclusive and official West End Workshops created in partnership with the producers and creative teams behind some of London's greatest productions.
Bespoke masterclasses can be developed for any other show!
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West End Workshops
A Christmas Story Workshop
Various Regions
Charles Dicken's will arrive at your school to spread Christmas cheer and explore the real meaning of Christmas. Using 'A Christmas Carol' for inspiration, the children will act out scenes from the story finishing with their very own performance.
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A Christmas Story Workshop
Oxford Castle and Prison
London & South East
Take a costumed guided tour today and let the characters reveal their fascinating stories entrenched in the building’s 1,000-year history!
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Oxford Castle and Prison
Theatre Workshop
All UK Regions
Theatre Workshop have been visiting schools for over 25 years with fun filled active workshops. Our workshops certainly have the WOW factor and will get you pupils scrabbling for the internet to research for themselves. Book NOW
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Theatre Workshop
Arvon – Lumb Bank, Yorkshire
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
North
Arvon have been running residential creative writing courses for schools since 1968. Bring a group to spend a week immersed in creative writing with two published authors in one of our historic houses in beautiful rural locations across the UK.
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Arvon – Lumb Bank, Yorkshire
Underwater VR Workshop
Various Regions
Take your class to the Great Barrier Reef with our Under the Sea Virtual Reality workshop. Your pupils will come face to face with dolphins, sharks and even manta rays! Prices start from approximately £1.99 per child!
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Underwater VR Workshop
The Digestive System VR Workshop
Various Regions
Teach your class about where their food goes with this virtual reality workshop through the digestive system! This workshop is a great way of bringing the human body to life. Our workshops start from £1.99 per pupil!
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The Digestive System VR Workshop
History Workshops
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
Various Regions
The Drama Hut brings on-site workshops directly to your school, covering a wide range of curricular topics. Through drama, improvisation and role play let us create a unique learning experience for your school.
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History Workshops
Discovery Package
All UK Regions
Our Discovery packages have been designed to enable teachers to plan a thrilling residential that meets their own needs and budget. This flexible option focuses on your defined key outcomes, so if you want to look at communication we will provide…
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Discovery Package
Drayton Manor Zoo
All UK Regions
We put the fun into learning. This is at the heart of everything we do here at Drayton Manor's Education Centre. Take part in physics experiments, animal dissection or even studying the behaviour of dinosaurs. Drayton has something for every school.
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Drayton Manor Zoo
Rainbow Factory
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
North
The Rainbow Factory is the only attraction of its kind in the UK and specialises in storytelling through the creative arts.
We aim to inspire children with a love of reading, encourage them to use their imagination & help improve literacy standards...
Rainbow Factory
I Do Bite My Thumb - Shakespearian Stage Combat
Various Regions
I Do Bite My Thumb!
Explore Shakespeare through practical stage combat. Take the text off the page and onto the stage and excite students about english and drama with some swashbuckling action!
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I Do Bite My Thumb - Shakespearian Stage Combat
Best Friend Forever and Anti-Bullying Workshop
Various Regions
Arty- Fact Theatre: Our award winning writing team have produced a fantastic & captivating story for Ks1 & Ks2. BEST FRIENDS FOREVER - a humours look at bullying in schools - how best to deal with it - wonderful advice for all ages. BOOK NOW
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Best Friend Forever and Anti-Bullying Workshop
Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire’–Roald Dahl
Various Regions
Enthusiastic writer, Sally Spade, is keen to share her love of his stories; With the help of the well-known and much loved writer Roald Dahl, she takes the children on a journey of discovery of storytelling with this highly interactive workshop.
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Creative Writing-Engage and Inspire’–Roald Dahl
York City Overnight Trip
North
Home to the Romans, Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and generations of scholars. Count the towers and gateways along the city walls, stroll through the Shambles and discover eight hundred years' of stained glass at the towering Minster. This lovely medieval ci...
York City Overnight Trip
China VR Workshop
Various Regions
Take your class on a guided tour across China with this virtual reality workshop! Your pupils will visit famous sites including the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. Prices start from £1.99 per pupil!
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China VR Workshop
The Circulatory System VR Workshop
Various Regions
Learn all about how the human body works with this VR workshop about the circulatory system! Prices start from £1.99 per child!
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The Circulatory System VR Workshop
1620s House and Garden
East Midlands
Travel in time to the 1620s House and learn about upstairs-downstairs life, with food, musical instruments, games and costumes from the period. Hunt out the witch marks and explore the garden and its maze....
1620s House and Garden
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Midlands
Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect location for an engaging trip for all ages. The birthplace of Shakespeare it offers so much more; quaint Tudor streets, a historic market town centre and the local wildlife of the beautiful River Avon and Canals.
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Stratford-Upon-Avon
YHA Stratford
Midlands
There’s more to Stratford-upon-Avon than Shakespeare – theatre, history and culture buffs of every language love this world-famous location. YHA Stratford-upon-Avon offers a superb base for groups and school trips, boasting a restaurant and bar.
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YHA Stratford
Wonders of the World VR Workshop
Various Regions
Experience the Seven New Wonders of the World through Virtual Reality headsets! A great way of meeting Geography outcomes as well as inspiring some amazing creative writing! Prices start from approximately £1.99 per child!
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Wonders of the World VR Workshop
Ancient Egypt VR Workshop
Various Regions
Take your class on a Virtual Reality trip to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and even inside an Egyptian tomb...all from the comfort of your own classroom! Prices start from approximately £1.99 per child!
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Ancient Egypt VR Workshop
Mayans VR Workshop
Various Regions
Take your class to the famous Mayan city of Chichen-Itza in Mexico using Virtual Reality! Our VR workshops offer teachers the opportunity of immersing pupils in another location, without actually leaving the classroom! Prices from £1.99 per child! ...
Mayans VR Workshop
Macbeth Workshop
Various Regions
WOW factor - ALL HAIL MACBETH WORKSHOP suitable for KS2, Ks3 & Ks4. Arty-Fact Theatre visits your school with this amazing fully interactive Shakespeare Workshop. Easy to book, fits into your school timetable. BOOK NOW for Shakespeare Week
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Macbeth Workshop
Emmerdale Studio Experience
North
Step into the drama of exciting telly as your students learn and experience the television production process from script to screen!
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Emmerdale Studio Experience
Arvon – Totleigh Barton, Devon
Teacher Reviews: ★★★★★
South West
Arvon have been running residential creative writing courses for schools since 1968. Bring a group to spend a week immersed in creative writing with two published authors in one of our historic houses in beautiful rural locations across the UK.
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Arvon – Totleigh Barton, Devon
Primary school English trips can open a child's imagination and develop their linguistic skills. Whether you are taking your KS1 students to a story telling venue, or your KS2 students take a creative writing workshop, the English language will truly help them grow their social and written skills. There are a wide range of venues that can cater for your next English school trip, get interactive with their learning and head out of the classroom, if that is not possible then bringing one of the talented workshop providers we work with. They can help you engage with your students and tailor their sessions to your individual learning objectives.
For an idea of some fun and creative days out or English workshops have a look at some of the venues and providers on this page.
Secondary trips to learn about English language and literature are enriching experiences. Whether you are going to learn about the classics, or modern day authors, there are venues and workshops that will give your students an extra perspective from their standard day in class. One of the most popular area in the UK is Stratford upon Avon, birthplace and home to William Shakespeare where you can learn about his past and his works and influences. There are also some great creative writing venues in the UK where your students can learn new writing techniques and enhance the skills they already have.
Learning outside the classroom is great but sometimes it is not possible so getting an English workshop to come into your school to give exciting and engaging English work to your students is a great way for them to learn too.
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