English & English Literature School Trip to Stratford

YHA Stratford

A beautiful Georgian building set in its own extensive grounds, this accommodation has excellent facilities and is superbly located just a short drive to Stratford. Highly recommended and groups must book early.

Travelodge, Stratford

The hotel is located 0.7 miles from Stratford train station and 1.2 miles from the Royal Shakespeare Company.

RSC 2019 - 2020 Winter Season

 ROYAL SHAKESPEARE THEATRE

• The Boy In The Dress:  8 Nov 2019 - 8 March 2020

SWAN THEATRE 

• King John: 19 Sept 2019 - 21 March 2020
• Merchant of Venice: 30 Sept - 5 October 2019 - this version is adapted for 7 - 13 year olds
• A Museum in Baghdad by Hannah Khalil: 11 Oct 2019 - 25 Jan 2020
• The Whip by Juilet Gilkes Romero: 1 Feb - 21 March 2020

 As well as offering a fantastic selection of plays, such as below, you'll find online performances, workshops and learning resources to enhance classroom studies.

Shakespeare Theatre Workshops

Carpe Diem Workshops

These workshops are run by Stratford YHA so the benefit is that you can have your workshop where you are staying. Professionals run the workshops based around key Shakespeare themes and can focus on a particular play you’re studying.  This is a great introduction to Shakespeare.

RSC Workshop

The RSC provides workshops which explore the creative choices behind the current RSC Shakespeare productions or any Shakespeare play of your choice. 

Behind The Scenes Theatre Tour

Take a tour of the public and private spaces of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and learn about the origins of the RSC and the theatre making process. 

Shakespeare’s Houses

Your students can visit key locations in Stratford that formed of Shakespeare’s life. There are 3 central houses:

• Shakespeare’s birthplace – A perfect introduction to William Shakespeare’s work, life and times.
• Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens – The childhood home of Shakespeare’s wife.
• Nash’s House and New Place – The site of Shakespeare’s final home in Stratford on Avon. 

If you have more time you can also visit Mary Arden’s Farm, where his mother grew up and Hall’s Croft, the home of Shakespeare’s sister.

Guided Walking Tour Of Stratford

Take a guided walk around the historic streets of Stratford upon Avon.  Explore Stratford, its history, attractions and fascinating relationship with William Shakespeare. 

Falstaffs Experience

This museum offers your students the chance to find out more about how the Tudors lived. 

Warwick Castle

Located approx. 30 minutes drive from Stratford Warwick Castle offers is a great experience allowing your students to find out more about great battles, ancient myths, heroic knights and pampered princesses.