Shakespeare School Trips in Stratford Upon Avon

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William Shakespeare trips and English workshops

If you are within an hour or two of Stratford and fancy a day trip, the main sites that relate to the playwright's life are all within walking distance of each other. If your school is further afield and you plan on spending a few days in this picturesque town beside the River Avon, there is plenty to keep you entertained and engaged.

William Shakespeare lived during Tudor times, from 1564 until 1616, writing comedies, romances and tragedies that still captivate us to this day. For school groups wanting to learn more about who Shakespeare was, how he was influenced, and the influence he had on the rest of the world, a school trip to Stratford is a fantastic way to bring this incredible story to life.

We work with a wide selection of companies who can make your school trip memorable. So whether you wish to visit Stratford, or simply have a Shakespeare workshop at your school, we can help you find the perfect learning experience.

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Shakespeare's Stratford

For such a world famous person from history to have lived and worked in a relatively small town such as Stratford-upon-Avon, it is hardly surprising that there are plenty of things to see and do while visiting:

- William Shakespeare's birthplace
- Schoolroom and Guildhall
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre
- Shakespeare's New Place
- Shakespeare's grave
- Tudor World

Link Shakespeare to your curriculum topics in Tudor History, Events Beyond Living Memory, English creative writing, and more.

Introducing Shakespeare- Engage and Inspire
Introducing Shakespeare- Engage and Inspire
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During this Drama Hut Workshop, we will lead the children on a fun exploration of ‘all things Shakespeare’, helping them to appreciate how exciting and accessible his work can be, through voice exercises, storytelling, text work and improvisation
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Stratford Overnight English & History Trip with Equity
Stratford Overnight English & History Trip with Equity
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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 where they can wander through the pages of his stories.
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Open Air Shakespeare!
Open Air Shakespeare!
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Would you like your students to explore Shakespeare in a completely new way? Let's take it outside! Drama in the Woods take your students into your school's outdoor space to explore, design, rehearse, build and perform your play of choice!
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Shakespeare
Shakespeare
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A fun and participatory day of drama exploring Shakespeare or even just one of his many plays!
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YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
YHA Stratford-upon-Avon
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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.
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Stratford upon Avon
Stratford upon Avon
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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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A Midsummer Nights Dream
A Midsummer Nights Dream
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Explore a magical forest where love, mischief, and enchantment await in this playful adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Perfect for key stage 2, this charming production brings Shakespeare’s whimsical tale to life in a fun and accessible way!
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Tudor Workshops
Tudor Workshops
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Focused practical tasks taking history as a starting point and using, DT, maths literacy, science and drama to differing degrees pupils create large scale reconstructions of famous architectural landmarks that bring curriculum subjects to life.
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Creative School Trips
Creative School Trips
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Theatre Workout is a Destination Management Company (DMC) specialising in creative and cultural group travel for schools, working with UK and international school groups and the group travel industry to deliver hundreds of school trips each year!
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Tudor Workshop
Tudor Workshop
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We offer exciting, immersive and inspiring Tudor workshops for schools, presented by a charismatic “performing historian” with a deep-rooted passion for their subject.
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The MAD Museum
The MAD Museum
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The Mechanical Art & Design Museum, or 'MAD Museum' for short, exhibits over 90 interactive pieces of kinetic art & automata made by inventors from all around the world. This is the UK’s only centre for mechanical art & combines learning with fun
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Theatre Workout Education
Theatre Workout Education
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Theatre Workout is one of the UK's leading drama and theatre workshop providers. We deliver bespoke West End Workshops, Outreach Workshops in schools across the UK, and offering weekly classes and clubs in London schools.
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Inspire Reading for Pleasure
Inspire Reading for Pleasure
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Even before the Institute of Education reported that reading for pleasure has powerful influence on children’s cognitive development, schools were thanking us for inspiring their learners to read. Bring this empowering engagement to your school.
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History Workshops
History Workshops
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The Drama Hut specialise in bringing on-site and online 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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Primary School Trip to London with Equity
Primary School Trip to London with Equity
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London has so much to offer for Primary School trips with excursions and attractions that link to all subject areas.Even though this is the biggest capital city in Europe, we choose excursions that are central so it’s easy for groups to travel.
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Hands on History Online
Hands on History Online
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Immersive historical learning experiences take you back in time with fully custom-made experiences.
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Tudors & Elizabethans!
Tudors & Elizabethans!
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Our exciting Tudor and Stuart days involve hands-on learning of this progressive time in our History. From a whistle-stop tour of the wives of Henry Vlll, to the Spanish Armanda, Explorers, Crime & Punishment and so much more, we have it covered!
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Incredible Oceans
Incredible Oceans
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Fun and informative underwater learning experiences that educate about our ocean in a positive and empowering way. We educate audiences about the importance of our ocean. We do this through engaging presentations, interactive workshops, and Q&A
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Cosford Exhibition-Cold War
Cosford Exhibition-Cold War
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The Allied victory over Nazi Germany in 1945 marked the beginning of the Cold War. The Cold War was given its name after World War II because of the relationship that developed primarily between the USSR and USA. It dominated international affairs
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West End Workshops
West End Workshops
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Theatre Workout is a leading producer of drama and theatre-based workshops and courses in London's West End, in schools and online, offering multi-award-winning programmes led by industry professionals.
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