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Your School Visit to The Glasshouse.

Explore What’s Possible

No two days at The Glasshouse are the same, and neither are our school visits.

Whether your students want to get hands-on in a music workshop, discover the secrets behind the scenes on a building tour, or experience an open rehearsal, you can choose the activities that suit your group best.

Mix and match experiences to create a visit that works for your timetable, budget and students, with accessible facilities and support available to help everyone get the most from their day.

Choose from a range of experiences, including:

  • Music Workshops
    Hands-on sessions that get your children & young people singing, playing, creating and exploring music together.
  • Building Tours
    Go behind the scenes and discover what makes The Glasshouse tick, from our world-class concert halls to the people who make everything happen.
  • Open Rehearsals
    Watch the Royal Northern Sinfonia at work and experience music in the making as musicians prepare for performance.
  • Packed Lunch Space
    A dedicated space where your group can enjoy packed lunches and take a break during your visit.

Our team will work closely with you to create a visit that fits your budget, timetable and learning objectives, ensuring every child gets the most out of their experience, whether it’s a short morning session or a full-day musical adventure.

Bring learning to life through music. Build your visit your way.

Need to know

School visits are available on selected Wednesdays to Fridays during term time.

Visit timings are flexible, but as The Glasshouse opens to the public at 9.30am, most visits take place between 10am and 2.30pm.

The more notice you can give us, the better. We require a minimum of four weeks notice to arrange a visit, and dates are not confirmed until you receive confirmation from our team.

Open rehearsal places are limited and subject to availability. If you’d like to include an open rehearsal as part of your visit, we recommend enquiring as early as possible.

Accompanying adults are encouraged to take part in all aspects of the visit and remain responsible for their group’s behaviour throughout.

If you have any questions, or want to explore your options, complete the enquiry form and one of the team will be happy to help.

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2026-27 Pricing

1 Class (up to 30 children)

Experience Price
Packed Lunch Space / Self-led Visit £0
Building Tour £95
Music Workshop £125
Open Rehearsal £95
Building Tour + 1 Music Workshop £195
Building Tour + 2 Music Workshops £285
Building Tour + Open Rehearsal £125
Building Tour + 1 Music Workshop + Open Rehearsal £210

2 Classes (up to 60 children)

Experience Price
Packed Lunch Space / Self-led Visit £0
Building Tour £165
Music Workshop* £240
Open Rehearsal £190
Building Tour + 1 Music Workshop £315
Building Tour + 2 Music Workshops £450
Building Tour + Open Rehearsal £255
Building Tour + 1 Music Workshop + Open Rehearsal £365

*workshops can only be delivered to 30 children at a time, so groups of up to 60 children will be split and workshops scheduled consecutively.

Ready to plan your visit?

Get in touch and we’ll help you create a day that works for your students, timetable and budget.

Click here to contact the team