Opening Times

Every day except Christmas Day. 10.00am until 5.00pm
Evening events from 6.30pm
Other times by arrangement

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

Home to the award-winning Museum of Wizardology, Magic School and the Enchanted Manor. Wander through Magic Alley and browse the magical stores or learn about herbs, roots and resins used over the last two thousand years in the Apothecary.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Everything from Shakespeare to the Classics and from Herbalism and Aromatherapy to Quantum Mechanics and the Business of Leisure and Tourism. Set in magical surroundings students can learn all about the history of magic in literature and the magic behind the magic!

What are the activities?

Perrilous Potions with Dr Thaddeus Bombay
History of Magic in Literature
The Business of Leisure and Tourism Workshops
History & Ghost Walks of Stratford upon Avon
Terrifying Tales with the Master of the Macabre
Scare School

What is the age range of the activities?

6 years to 96 - our activities are tailored to your individual requirements and can include references to whichever Shakespeare play or modern play that you are studying. The Business of Leisure & Tourism can be GCSE or beyond

Sample programme of the activities:

Please see our free downloadable booklets:
Casting A Spell In The Classroom
The Magic Behind The Magic

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

All materials are provided. For some workshops, notebooks and pens might be provided. Laptops/Notebooks are welcome for Business of Leisure & Tourism workshops

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

Minimum size 10, Maximum size 30 per group. Up to 100 can be taken on History & Ghost Walks. All teaching staff are free, please ensure that there is one member of teaching staff per 10 students

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

Risk Assessments are readily available upon request.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Teachers are welcome to visit at any time. We would appreciate prior notification to ensure that someone is able to spend time with you and discuss your individual requirements.

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

Giftshop, tearoom, toilets. Other cafes and shops next door and across the road can cater for larger groups by appointment.

Is specific clothing required?

No

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes, although we would reccomend larger groups ensure that they have a trained first aider with them.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

Photographs are allowed but with no flash.

Additional information.

The building is over 450 years old and is spread over several levels, it is therefore not suitable for those with mobility issues.