Creative Educational Group Travel
Theatre and the performing arts packages in London and Stratford-Upon-Avon are our speciality, but creativity and culture know no bounds, and so bespoke packages can be created across the UK on request with links to any topic!
Services may include:
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Budget to luxury packages with 2-5 star hotels or hostels
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Airport transfers, private coach hire, rail travel and public transport
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Bed and Breakfast to full-board packages
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Tickets for theatre, museums, galleries and attractions
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Engaging creative learning opportunities produced by Theatre Workout or our partners
London Theatre Trips
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Bespoke workshops covering all forms of performance and tailored to your chosen production(s)
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Backstage tours at the Royal National Theatre, Royal Opera House, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, or Shakespeare's Globe
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Theatre tickets to see plays and musicals in the West End and other London theatres
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V&A Theatre Exhibit
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Thames river cruises
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Walking tours
Cultural London
Explore London's creative arts, history, culture, innovation and design, including:
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World-class theatre performances
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Museums and galleries including the Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Frameless, Art of Banksy, the V&A, and many more...
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Theatre masterclass
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Thames river cruise
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Packed lunches and evening meals
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Major London attractions
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Bus, river and walking tours
SEN Groups
Great options for SEN groups combine topical interests with open space, such as:
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Royal Museums Greenwich: the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum & the Queen's House, all located in or around the beautiful Greenwich park.
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Frameless: an interractive and immersive art experience
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Drama workshops
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London Zoo or London Sea-Life Centre
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Parks, gardens and petting farms
History
The UK has a lot of history including medievil castles, Stone Henge, stately homes and museums offering a broad range of historical periods. Most offer guided tours and educational resources for schools
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Imperial War Museum
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Tower of London
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Thames river cruises
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Natural History Museum
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Houses of Parliament
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Sightseeing Thames River sightseeing cruises
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Jorvic Viking Museum (York)
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Roman city tours (York, Chester, Bath)
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Historical Castles across the UK, such as Alnwick, Caerphilly, Dover, Glamis, Ludlow and Warwick
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Guided walking or bus tours
Outdoor Pursuits
Get out and get active in partnership with leading providers:
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Locations actoss the UK
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Full board accommodation on site
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Access to a range of activities including:
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Rock climbing
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Abseiling
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Caving,
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Archery
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Watersports (Swimming, Canoeing, Dragon boats, Body boarding, Kayaking, etc)
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Buggy Building
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Bushcraft
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Hiking & Night Walks
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Aerial/Treetop Walking
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Much, MUCH more...
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York
This amazing Roman city has a lot of history and culture to offer any group:
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Jorvik Viking Museum
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Castle
- York Dungeons
- Arcaeological Dig
- Army Museum
- York Chocolate Story
York is also close to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Yorkshire Air Museum, and a short drive from Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield where more exciting attractions await you.
Romans
London and UK experiences
London:
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The British Museum
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Guided walking tours of historic sites around the City and London locations
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London Mithraeum (Roman Temple in the City)
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Billingsgate Roman Bath House
Elsewhere
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Bath and the 2000 year old Roman Baths
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Tours of Chester (the Roman town of Deva), one of the main Roman military forts in Britain
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Hadrian's Wall
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Fishbourne Roman Villa, Sussex
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Butser Ancient Farm (experimental archaeology museum and active research centre)
Wizarding World
This two-day package includes:
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A walking tour of central London filming locations, such as the Minstry of Magic and entrances to the Leaky Cauldron pub, located in two of London’s oldest markets*
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Tickets to see both parts of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre.
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Between-show meal in the West End
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Overnight accommodation in a central London hotel or hostel
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A drama workshop exploring some of the physical theatre techniques used in the creation of the show
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Tickets to Warner Brother's Studios, the Making of Harry Potter
*London travel cards required.
Return coach or rail travel can be arranged on request.
Music
Guided or self-guided programmes designed to expose students to a range of music styles through live performances, exhibitions and tours. Tours may include:
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A tour and workshop at Handel & Hendrix in London - set in the house where both artists lived 200 years apart
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Guided tour of the Royal Opera House
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Concerts at St Martin's In The Fields, Southbank Centre, or Blackheath Halls
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Options to take workshops and masterclasses at the Royal Academy of Music, Blackheath Conservatoire
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Performance opportunities for orchestras and choirs
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West End Masterclasses on musical theatre, STOMP-style theatre, or singing
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Watch a West End musical
Literature
Discover and explore the UK's literary excellence through practical workshops, talks, readings, and exhibitions, including:
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Workshops on Creative Writing and storytelling
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Shakespeare's Globe tour and exhibition
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Dickens Museum
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Talks and Readings at the Southbank Centre, Poetry Society and more
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Guided tour of the British Library
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Walking tours and boat tours
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Literary festivals
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The Making of Harry Potter
Business
Business is evolving. Gen Z has never not known technology and we don't even know the job titles for the future, so let's get creative with the buiness models you study.
Options include talks on:
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The growth of the Creative Industries - the UK's fastes growing sector!
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Producing commercial theatre
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Forming a company, writing a business plan, and seed funding options
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The future of tech
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Hospitality and travel industry
Natural World
Get back to nature with a range of tours and activities for all ages across the UK, including:
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Zoos, reserves and safari parks
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Botanical gardens such as Kew Gardens
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Woodland walks and mountain hikes
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Sessions on ecology, recycling and conservation
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Outdoor adventure including watersports, rock climbing, and orienteering
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Cooking classes
Sightseeing Trips
See the famous and historic sights of London
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Thames river sightseeing tours
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Open-Top bus tours
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Walking tours with your personal guide
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Ride the London Eye
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Visit the most Googled attractions on the planet, such as the Tower of London, Natural History Museum, and the Houses of Parliament.
London is full of fantastic attractions and famous historical landmarks, so take your pick and curate your ideal package.
Crime & Punishment
Mondern & historical justice & citizenship
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Tower of London tours
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The Clink Museum
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The London Dungeons
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Witness for the Prosecution performance
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The Old Bailey tours
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Court public galleries
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Tours of London's Legal District
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Seminars
Shakespeare's Stratford
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Entry to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and other Shakespeare houses, such as Mary Arden's Farm or Anne Hathaway's Cottage
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Performance workshop based on acting, stage combat, or designed around preferred productions
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Tickets to see performance in Stratford-Upon-Avon
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Backstage tour at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
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Discussions and activities at Royal Shakespeare Theatre or Shakespeare's Birthplace Trust
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Walking tours.
Art
Whether you are looking for a practical or analytical experience, the UK has one of the best art scenes in the world. Options include:
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World-famous and boutique galleries across the UK, such as the Tate Modern or Tate Britain
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Royal Academy of Art exhibitions
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Frameless art exhibition
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Art of Banksy exhibition
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Stately homes
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Practical workshops and masterclasses at leading art schools such as the Blackheath Conservetoire
Science
Guided or self-guided programmes designed to expose students to the sciences and associated subjects.
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Entry, guided tours and workshops at London's Science Museum or Natural History Museum
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Visit the Royal Museums Greenwich including the Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum and Cutty Sark to explore the cosmos, time, astrology and traditional navigation
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Visit Kew's Botanical Gardens
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ZSL London Zoo or Woburn Safari Park
University
Introduce your students to university life with a university tour of some of the UK's finest institutions.
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London tour: With over 50 specialist colleges and universities to choose from there's something for everyone
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South East tour featuring Southampton, Sussex, Oxford and Cambridge
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Midlands and the North including York, Leeds, Loughborough and Manchester
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Welsh tour including Cardiff, Swansea and Aberystwyth
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Scottish tour including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Stirling and St Andrew's
Outdoor Stages
London isn't the only theatre destination. The UK has some amazing theatres and some world-class outdoor stages.
Scarborough, North Yorkshire:
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Three theatres
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Home to Alan Ayckbourn's Theatre-In-The-Round
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Two beautiful bays and cliff tops
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Historical offering with its castle and Viking settlement past
Minak Theatre, Cornwall:
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A stunning theatre build into the cliff top with stunning views
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Local beaches and quaint villages
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Lands End
Monarchy & Democracy
Ideal for a dose of British heritage
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Tower of London
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Buckingham Palace Tours (summer only)
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Walking tours with your personal guide around Westminster, Whitehall, St James' Park
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Household Cavalry Museum
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Watch the Changing of the Guards
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Tours of the Houses of Parliament
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Westminster Abbey tours
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Blenheim Palace Palace, Park & Gardens
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Kensington Palace tours
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Royal Museums Greenwich including the Queen's House & Maritime Museum
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Royal Naval College Tours
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Windsor Castle tours