Discover where William Shakespeare was educated and inspired to become the world’s greatest playwright. Step into Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall and immerse yourself in 16th century Stratford-upon-Avon.

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What We Offer Visiting Schools

A visit includes:

• Knowledgeable and passionate guides bring to life the many stories about the building’s role including the space where a young William first witnessed performances by the country’s greatest actors of the day.
• Short film by Michael Wood on the history of the Guildhall, the building he calls “one of the most atmospheric, magical and important buildings in the whole of Britain”.
• Interpretation of medieval wall paintings, the Court of Record & Stratford’s Guildhall.
• Participate in an interactive Tudor Schoolroom lesson with Shakespeare’s last teacher, Master Thomas Jenkins and brush up on your Latin!
• Quill writing and Tudor games.
• Dressing up in authentic Tudor clothes.

Why Choose Us for an Educational Visit

A visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom is immersive, engaging and informative. It is an experience that will delight students and teachers, providing a crucial chapter in the story of Shakespeare’s life.

Subjects and Topics Covered

Art, Citizenship, Drama, English, History, Maths, Religion, Geography

Group Sizes Catered For

Maximum group size 30 preferred but can increase to 40 in specific circumstances

Risk Assessment

School groups must have a minimum ratio of 1 adult per 10 children. Staff members and/or guides are present with group at all parts of their visit.

Education Department Information

Please contact us by email at info@shakespearesschoolroom.org or by phone on 01789 868 262 and select option 2.

Pricing Information

10% discount on student prices shown on website for groups of 15+

One free teacher place for every 10 pupils under 16 years

Facilities

It is a 600-year-old medieval guildhall. Students are guided through the building. Downstairs they will hear from the guides and see a film and the wall paintings, upstairs they will have a Tudor lesson.

Accessibility and Disabled Facilities

The building is fully accessible with a platform lift, disabled toilet, hearing loop and modified Georgian desk for wheelchair users to practice quill writing

Opening Hours

Open daily except Christmas Day and Boxing Day 11:00 to 17:00. Last entry for groups recommended 16:00