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.
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.
The hotel is located 0.7 miles from Stratford train station and 1.2 miles from the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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.
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.
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.
This museum offers your students the chance to find out more about how the Tudors lived.
Your students can visit key locations in Stratford that formed of Shakespeare’s life. There are 3 central houses:
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.
The RSC provides workshops which explore the creative choices behind the current RSC Shakespeare productions or any Shakespeare play of your choice.
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.
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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