Tudor World in Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon

What makes us a great choice for education

We are the only museum in the country specializing completely in the Tudor era. The museum is interactive and quite immersive in that visitors can sit on a Tudor bed, sit at a Tudor dining table, go in the stocks, and visit a plague cottage.

For remote learning support, see the Tudor World History Channel. It has a variety of videos that can be used during school interactive workshops:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6xWZhHzChXmCn0QmFrqyw/videos

Accreditation and Awards

Tudor World is LOtC Quality Badge accredited as well as Kaddi. 

What is typically included on our school trips

The museum uses costume characters, tours, and workshops to bring the Tudor era alive. Each school is unique and the guides tailor their performance to each school.

There are workshops on the Army, Elizabethan Theatre, Shakespeare Tours of the Town (Anne or William Shakespeare themed guide), and the favourite of the children – Crime and Punishment.

There is a choice of a ‘Tudor Day’, a ‘Shakespeare Day’ and Crime & Punishment Day.

Group Sizes Catered For

We take a minimum of 20 children and a maximum of 60.

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

On booking, a link is sent which includes a risk assessment (including COVID-19), curriculum aims and objectives, lesson plans, and a free activity book.

Video resources are also freely available on the website. These were developed by an ex-teacher (two of which we have on site). 

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

We are happy for schools to record their visit.

Risk Assessment Details

A Risk Assessment is provided (including a new Covid-19 risk assessment) on booking.

Education Officer Information

Janet Ford.

Pricing Information

£10 per pupil for a full day (5 hours) including VAT.

Teachers go free on usual ratios.

Clothing Requirements

As the tour of Stratford is with Anne or William Shakespeare (themed guide) is outdoors, we would suggest comfortable shoes and provision for changeable weather.

If the children wish to dress in Tudor costumes, this will add to their fun and education.

First Aid Information

There is a first aider always on site.

Available Facilities

There is on toilet on site and a public toilet nearby for larger groups.

There is a small gift shop on site, suitable for pocket money.

There is an area for eating packed lunches and a park at the end of the road if it is a nice day.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

There are no wheelchair or disabled facilities on site due to the age of the building.

However, the Shakespeare Tour of the Town is wheelchair accessible.

Opening Hours & Information

We start school trips at 10am and finish at 3pm.

Testimonials

"Really informative! Full of character. Friendly and well-informed staff."  

- Rhian, Ellesmore School, Shropshire

“The students had a great time and I will recommend you to my colleagues.”       

- Dean Aldridge, Allum Wells Enterprise College, West Midlands

“Thank you for an interesting day.”

- Andrew Pickering, Strode College, author of 'Tudor Finale: the reign of Elizabeth I' 

Other Information

Tudor World welcomes around 6,000 school children a year.

Check out the free videos we have produced about the Tudor era here.

Covid-19 Information:

• We have a cancellation policy of 7 days before the event (when payment is also due).
• We also have a Corona Virus Risk Assessment, which we send on booking.