Primary Trips & Tours to Stratford Upon Avon

Take your students to Stratford to understand more about Shakespeare, the times he lived in and to introduce them to his work. In both Stratford On Avon you can visit a range of interactive and visits that will bring Shakespeare to life for primary school pupils. Not only that, Stratford is an ideal base if you want your pupils to learn more about life in Medieval and Tudor England with some of the best living history visits around. 

 

Itinerary

Tour Day 1

Morning
Morning departure for arrival in Stratford around mid-day
Afternoon
Shakespeare Theatre workshop followed by a walking tour of Shakespeare’s Houses
Evening
Restaurant evening meal

Tour Day 2

Morning
Transfer to Warwick Cathedral for a day of medieval activities
Afternoon
Depart Stratford for your return journey

2 day experience from only

Based on min 40, HB YHA Stratford, Oct 2022

£189

Accommodation

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.

Study Visits

RSC 2022 Season

Henry VI:Rebellion: 1 April - 28 May

Wars Of The Roses: 11 April - 4 June

Richard III: 23 June - 8 October

All's Well That Ends Well: 16 August - 8 October

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

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. 

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. 

Falstaffs Experience

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

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.
  • 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.

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.  

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. 

 

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