English Literature Shakespeare

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Shakespeare in Stratford Upon Avon

Discover William Shakespeare, the playwright and actor.

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.

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.