Tudor World is an award winning museum situated right in the heart of the historic town, Stratford upon Avon. Within a Grade 2* listed historic building, the museum depicts the different aspects of Tudor life from plague to punishment.
West Midlands
40 Sheep Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6EE
MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
AGE GROUPs
5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years
Listed under: City Tours| Day Trip Destinations| Drama / Performing Arts| Educational Tours| English| Historic Buildings| Historical Heritage| History| Medieval School Tours| Museums| OnLine Interactive Workshops| School Workshops| Special Educational Needs (SEN)| Themed Attraction| Tudor Workshops| Walking Tours|
What we offer on a school trip
Tudor World is a living history museum in the heart of beautiful Town of Stratford upon Avon, famous for its links with William Shakespeare. Set within an historic 16th century building, the museum uses historical settings to provide an immersive, exciting, and interactive experience of Tudor life.
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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
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
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.
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