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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, and more.

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Bewilderwood Norfolk

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apple icon Subjects: English, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Art


Think of the biggest wonky wooden play structures high up in the trees! Explore giant slippery slides, extra-long zip wires, muddled mazes, arts and crafts, plus lots, lots more!

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Bewilderwood Norfolk
Bewilderwood Norfolk
East of England

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...


The Wizard Walk of York
The Wizard Walk of York
Yorkshire

Whilst not an educational tour, The Wizard Walk of York can be used a starting point for pupils to create their own magical stories, as the walk features tales of mystical creatures, spells and magic....

Playbox Theatre Workshops
Playbox Theatre Workshops
in-school workshop

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.

BeWilderwood Cheshire
BeWilderwood Cheshire
North West

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...

A Midsummer Nights Dream
A Midsummer Nights Dream
in-school workshop

We support the English curriculum through engaging, interactive performances that bring literature to life. Our approach enhances students understanding of Shakespeare and key English curriculum...


The Suitcase Storyteller Workshop
The Suitcase Storyteller Workshop
in-school workshop

Our sessions are a great way to encourage a love of reading by bringing stories to life through engaging storytelling. Our Suitcase storyteller will introduce characters and story themes, introducing vocabulary and comprehension through in an accessible fun way.

Stratford Overnight English & History Trip with Equity
Stratford Overnight English & History Trip with Equity
West Midlands

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.

Stratford upon Avon
Stratford upon Avon
West 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.

YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
West 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 in the West Midlands.


Creative School Trips
Creative School Trips
London & South East

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,...

Open Air Shakespeare!
Open Air Shakespeare!
in-school workshop

All our workshops are designed to support each Key Stage Curriculum. Specific skills include: - Development of English language skills. - Gain knowledge and understanding of Shakespeare specific to...

Discover Ancient Greece in the Open-Air!
Discover Ancient Greece in the Open-Air!
in-school workshop

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...

Get Medieval
Get Medieval
in-school workshop

Get inspired by our activities and put students at the heart of the subject. Discover historic tales of heroism, take on the role of a medieval noble during The Anarchy and debate your claim to the...


Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms
Jack and the Beanstalk Pantomime at the Tamworth Assembly Rooms
West Midlands

Throughout the Pantomime, pupils will see examples of parody, rhyme, comedy (rule of 3), retelling of a Fairy-tale, alongside a fully formed production. They will also get the chance to experience how...

1620s House and Garden
1620s House and Garden
East Midlands

We help schools learn about English through talking to our volunteers about the history of the house and our beautifully restored period rooms. Our way of storytelling allows for an interactive and...

Quidditch for Muggles
Quidditch for Muggles
in-school workshop

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...

Themed Storytelling
Themed Storytelling
in-school workshop

Whether its understanding how to use punctuation properly or getting to grips with Beowulf's Grendel, storytelling can inspire an eagerness to learn among your classes. Studies repeatedly prove that...


Leighton Hall
Leighton Hall
North West

Story writing: A marvellous opportunity for children to write an account of their trip, including the journey to and from Leighton which teachers use as a project for a factual story on return to school.

International Slavery Museum on Tour
International Slavery Museum on Tour
online/in-school workshop

English: African oral storytelling traditions, speaking and listening skills, new vocabulary development, persuasive and descriptive writing Comprehension Composition Vocabulary Grammar Punctuation...

World Museum
World Museum
North West

English (KS2) All workshops support speaking and listening: Speaking clearly in standard english Justifying ideas and opinions Asking questions and debating Group discussion and presentation skills

Walker Art Gallery
Walker Art Gallery
North West

Big Art EYFS - The artwork on display, alongside the act of taking part in a scavenger hunt, invites children to think and say what it is they are seeing and experiencing, boosting their visual...


Inspire Reading for Pleasure
Inspire Reading for Pleasure
in-school workshop

Even before the IoE proved reading for pleasure has "powerful influence on children’s cognitive development," schools were thanking us for inspiring their learners to read. Whether EY phonics, KS2...

Up at The O2
Up at The O2
London & South East

Bring your overseas students to climb the famous London landmark for a fun-filled visit where they will practise their English using a multitude of challenges and puzzles. There will be opportunities...

Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood
in-school workshop

Our performances ignite a passion for language and storytelling, supporting English outcomes across reading, writing, and spoken language. Through rich narratives, students encounter new vocabulary,...

Walker Art Gallery - Virtual Classroom
Walker Art Gallery - Virtual Classroom
online/in-school workshop

Virtual Classroom: The Art of Wellbeing KS1 - Students will practice listening and responding appropriately to adults and their peers and ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and...


Skern Lodge Day Visits
Skern Lodge Day Visits
South West

The North Devon coast has a history of wrecks and pirates and taking to the coastal path, it's easy to see why so many ships flounder upon its jagged rocks. Our tutors will help guide your pupils to...

Storytelling
Storytelling
in-school workshop

Oracy is an important precusor to learning of ALL kinds, not just writing. Storytelling inspires your learners to engage in a way that's purposeful, understandable, relevant, and most importantly...

Robin Hood
Robin Hood
in-school workshop

Our performances ignite a passion for language and storytelling, supporting English outcomes across reading, writing, and spoken language. Through rich narratives, students encounter new vocabulary,...

Storytelling Into Writing
Storytelling Into Writing
in-school workshop

Whether its deciding what to write or how to write, motivation begins with the WHY. This must be purposeful, understandable, relevant, and ideally enjoyable. Storytelling provides all these elements,...


Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
Braeside Residential Adventure Centre
South West

Write A Sequel to your Favourite Book: Imagine that the publishers of your favourite book have asked you to write the sequel to it. A new character or a different setting could be introduced;...

Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
North West

Little Liverpool KS1 - Students will listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers, and ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge. Liverpool's Best Buildings...

Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork
Quest: Problem Solving and Teamwork
West Midlands

The group will be set a quest for the day, and to be successful they'll need to work together, solve problems, find items and complete challenges. Great fun, and can be tailored to cover map skills, building things, examine evidence & analyse info.

Fairytales
Fairytales
in-school workshop

This Literacy workshop for EYFS/KS1 introduces young pupils to the joys of storytelling. Using well-known, classroom-appropriate fairytales, we'll use drama activities and team work to examine the key...


Whitby Abbey
Whitby Abbey
Yorkshire

Whitby Abbey is famous for its literary connection to Bram Stoker’s novel ‘Dracula’. You and your students can retrace Dracula’s path up the 199 steps to the abbey, and use the site as the perfect inspiration for your students to create their own Gothic story.

Polar Regions VR Workshop
Polar Regions VR Workshop
in-school workshop

At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting your class to the Polar Regions! Not only will we...

Roald Dahl- 12 days of Christmas
Roald Dahl- 12 days of Christmas
online/in-school workshop

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.

Pirates on Parade
Pirates on Parade
online/in-school workshop

With references to 'Blackbeard' and other famous stories about pirates and explorers, this workshop will fire children's imagination encouraging creative writing back in the classroom!


Tintagel Castle
Tintagel Castle
South West

Tintagel Castle has been, and still is, an inspiring place for writers and artists, and there have been many key representations of Tintagel in classical literature. In 1860 Alfred Lord Tennyson, the...

Climate Change VR Workshop
Climate Change VR Workshop
in-school workshop

At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils around the world to learn about the impacts of...

The Royal Parks
The Royal Parks
London & South East

Arghh, avast me hearties! With a wrecked ship, students will have to put all their cross-curricular skills to the test in order to make it across the park and onto the pirate ship in The Diana Memorial Playground.

West End Workshops
West End Workshops
London & South East

The spoken word is a powerful thing - some say it is mightier than the sward! Plays and poems were never written to be read - they were written to be performed and brought to life on stage....


Introducing Shakespeare- Engage and Inspire
Introducing Shakespeare- Engage and Inspire
online/in-school workshop

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...

Fairy Tales Workshop & Wow Day
Fairy Tales Workshop & Wow Day
in-school workshop

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:...

Incredible Oceans
Incredible Oceans
in-school workshop

A fulldome show - this is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet retold over 20 minutes with stunning visuals and music. Explore the text in a new way, from the centre of the action - quite literally - in our 360-degree dome.

WW1 VR Workshop
WW1 VR Workshop
in-school workshop

At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils into WW1 trenches! Not only will we provide your...


WW2 VR Workshop
WW2 VR Workshop
in-school workshop

At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils to the time of WW2! Not only will we provide your...

Wonders of the World VR Workshop
Wonders of the World VR Workshop
in-school workshop

At PrimeVR, we understand how difficult it can be to inspire children with their writing. We aim to create excitement by virtually transporting pupils to see the Seven New Wonders of the World! Not...

Immersive Storytelling
Immersive Storytelling
online/in-school workshop

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!

Storytelling Makes Learning EPIC!
English Workshops

Epic's programmes are designed to raise reading and writing standards in schools, but also help schools deliver knowledge-rich lessons

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Jack and the Beanstalk: A Touring School Pantomime for Christmas 2023!
English Workshops

ReachOut Educate are proud to present this year's Touring Pantomime - Jack and the Beanstalk! Available for in-school performances December

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NEW Workshops Onsite and Online
English Workshops

The Drama Hut are excited to be bringing fun, educational workshops back to schools this autumn, supporting children in their learning

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Creative Writing for School Groups
English Residential

Arvon are passionate about working with schools to create residential creative writing courses.

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25 years of delivering workshops into schools
English Workshops

Theatre Workshops tell us how delivering workshops into schools has changed over the past 25 yeas.

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Social and emotional wellbeing through storytelling
English Day Trips

Learn how a school trip to Shrek's Adventure! can support communication, imagination and social development.

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