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The Reign of Queen Elizabeth I and the works of Shakespeare



Often referred to by historians as the Golden Era, the period of rule by Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of Herny VIII and Anne Boleyn, from 1558 until 1603. The Elizabethan era saw the height of the English Renaissance, expansion of the empire, and military dominance over Spain. For those teaching school history topics, the Elizabethans were a busy lot and kindly provided us with plenty of opportunities for an Elizabethan school trip.

The monarch at the time Queen Elizabeth ruled over a relatively quiet period, with fewer political and religious troubles. The arts flourished and saw the incredible rise of the theatre, and playwrights such as William Shakespeare who lived in Stratford upon Avon and was married to Anne Hathaway.

Other amazing turning points during the Elizabethan period include the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus, circumnavigation of the globe by Francis Drake and the first attempt to establish a settlement on the east coast of North America.

Elizabethan school trips provide a wonderful opportunity for children to study this period of British history. Visit historical houses, Shakespeare's Stratford upon Avon and much more. If you need inspiration for an Elizabethan trip, take a look below or give us a call.

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Edinburgh for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel

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Explore the captivating era of the Elizabethans with our educational school trips to Edinburgh! Delve into the rich history and culture of this fascinating period by visiting iconic sites like Edinburgh Castle, where you'll step back in time to the Elizabethan era. Experience the intrigue and myster...

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Elizabethans
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Led by our Professional Actor, the children will be able to explore 'all things Elizabethan' whilst learning about this phenomenal Queen’s reign and the legacy of the Golden Age of Exploration during this workshop.
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Creative School Trips
Creative School Trips
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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...
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Hands on History Online
Hands on History Online
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Session 4 – Trials & Treason A wonderfully gory and vivid look at Tudor justice and punishments, touching on the Catholic/Protestant unrest, spies and plots and the infamous executions...
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Open Air Shakespeare!
Open Air Shakespeare!
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Why not learn about the Elizabethans by exploring one of their true loves... theatre! Students will get to explore the Elizabethan Theatre era by: - Exploring the plays by Shakespeare. There can be...
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Primary School Trip to London with Equity
Primary School Trip to London with Equity
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Our primary school trips to London will offer your students the best opportunity to learn about the Elizabethan period. Whether it's visiting famous locations across the city centre, discovering...
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Immersive Experiences
Immersive Experiences
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When the world opened up to Elixabethan adventurers, how did they live day-to-day? What did they eat, how they train and fight? What weapons did they use? Find out with our immersive and live-action workshops.
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Hands on History
Hands on History
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Session 1 – Divorced, Decapitated, Died A comic dramatic presentation of the history of the Tudor Dynasty complete with Kings, Queens, and deaths! Session 2 – Exploration & Expanding Empire...
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Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom with Education Destination
Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom with Education Destination
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The Isle of Wight has a big claim to fame when it comes to the Victorian period - we are home to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's holiday home Osborne House at East Cowes! You can come and visit...
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Tudors & Elizabethans!
Tudors & Elizabethans!
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After introducing the timeline of all the Tudor Kings & Queens from the Battle of Bosworth on, we proceed through a day of 45 min workshops covering key aspects such as the Spanish Armada, Exploration and Empire, Religious persecution and much more.
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Tudors Experience Day
Tudors Experience Day
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Our Tudors Experience Day is set in the time of our soveriegn monarch, Queen Elizabeth I, the last ruler of the Tudor Dynasty. In this day children get the experience various aspects of the...
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Marvellous Monarchs
Marvellous Monarchs
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Your pupils will compare the reign of two of Britain's marvellous monarchs: Queen Elizabeth I and II. This includes the historical context that each of these queens lived in. For Queen Elizabeth I,...
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Edinburgh for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
Edinburgh for Primary & Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
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Explore the captivating era of the Elizabethans with our educational school trips to Edinburgh! Delve into the rich history and culture of this fascinating period by visiting iconic sites like...
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National Galleries of Scotland
National Galleries of Scotland
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Guided tours of the national collection are led by experienced gallery educators. Pupils are encouraged to engage with works of art through activities and discussion.
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