Drama & Performing Arts

At the Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre, educational groups can enjoy interactive workshops, a tour of Old Trafford, as well as time for individual learning. The Museum and Tour is designed to support the new National Curriculum.

Barnstondale is a outdoor education and activity centre based in the Wirral, hosting a myriad of facilities that offer a wide-range of sporting activities, as well as 15-acres of woodland, perfect for large or small groups looking for an adventurous trip. This rural location offers three log cabin dormitories for your residential stay, one of which is a specialist cabin for young people with disabilities, and 15-acres of woodland to explore. The site can sleep up to 170 people.

The Paddington Bear™ Experience London is one of the newest educational interactive themed adventures for pupils of all ages. Live actors and interactive gameplay will immerse your pupils and bring the beloved world of Paddington to life. Perfect for school reward trip where students can enjoy interactive adventures and themed activities.

Cardiff Residential Centre provides students a taste of capital city life. The hostel is in Cardiff Bay, situated in one of Europe's most exciting arts venues, under the iconic roof of Wales Millennium Centre. This place is perfect for school days out.

Dance Days delivers educational Workshops where pupils have the chance to learn through over 30 different dance styles, many of which link directly to school projects and topics. This is particularly popular for schools hosting multicultural events. Dance Days provide educational (and fun) dance workshops for primary, secondary and SEND schools.

The Apollo Theatre London is known for hosting acclaimed plays and musicals and is located on the iconic Shaftesbury Avenue, in the heart of London’s West End. This venue is an outstanding choice for school group educational visits, offering a rich and exciting experience that allows students of all ages to explore a changing line-up of leading West End shows.

Conway Centre Delamere Cheshire is located in the heart of Delamere Forest. The Forest environment allows for activities such as orienteering, den building, survival skills, stream dipping, and environmental games. Accommodation comprises of 32 students and 10 staff, with 2 dormitories for students and 3 separate rooms for staff.

Tucked away in the beautiful Pembrokeshire countryside, Gwersyll Pentre Ifan Residential Centre is ideal for your next school residential trip. Offering amazing and exciting activities such as climbing, foraging and many more Pentre Ifan provides residential adventure learning experiences to students. The centre provides both self catering packages and full catering packages. (Group sizes up to 50)  

Enjoy a thrilling educational or end of term treat day out at one of the UK's favourite theme parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach has its own dedicated Education Academy.

At The Workhouse Museum Ripon North Yorkshire, educational groups can experience an authentic Victorian Schoolroom, Kitchen, and Garden, as well as the historical Inmates' Quarters of the Workhouse. Our learning programme can accommodate groups from Key Stage 1 through to University Level, exploring the themes of poverty, crime, and punishment.

English Heritage in the North East aim to promote a greater understanding & enjoyment of the historic environment to educational groups. We offer learning groups FREE ENTRY to 400 + venues, along with free planning visits, property information, useful online resources, and educational facilities.

The Duchess Theatre, London is located near Covent Garden in London’s West End where every student can gain a valuable experience. Not only does a theatre trip allow pupils to become immersed in interesting stories, comedy and drama, but it can also build confidence and increase creativity. Schools can access discounted tickets for many of the shows, often with free teacher tickets.

ARC Stockton Arts Centre is a venue in the centre of Stockton on Tees, offering a full programme of cultural entertainment including music, comedy, drama, arts for students of all ages. ARC can create a welcoming atmosphere where pupils can comfortably enjoy a diverse selection of performances. All kinds of creative learning programme offers opportunities to explore activities creating an exciting school day trip for your students. ARC tailors its school visits to support relevant key stages and curriculum areas, ensuring each experience is meaningful and age-appropriate.

English Heritage should be applauded for their development of the Discovery Visit, which interprets the story of a site, giving a sense of time and place to visiting schools. These experiences support the National Curriculum across a wide range of subjects and all key stages. These workshops are linked to the National Curriculum and suit a wide range of learning styles - encouraging active participation, introducing new vocabulary, and developing enquiry skills.

The Vaudeville Theatre, London is in the centre of The Strand and close to several excellent transport links, so easily accessible for school groups of all sizes. It is proven that students who are visiting theatres on a regular basis, gain many benefits, including building confidence, improving communication skills and performances might also inspire creativity. Schools can access discounted tickets for many of the shows, often with free teacher tickets.

The Lyric Theatre, London is the perfect place to introduce students to the magic of theatre. Whether it's taking them to their first theatre production, helping them to better understand drama and Greek mythology, discover the technical wizardry and creative craft that goes into each show, or a special end-of-term treat. Visiting theatres can support the National Curriculum across a wide range of subjects and all key stage.