Viking & Saxons Workshop: 878 The Battle of Eðandun

Those History People

Consistently rated 10/10 on feed back - uses practical making activities, role-play and drama to deliver a memorable and educational day for pupils and teachers alike.

My class had an absolutely fantastic day! As well as being great fun with a huge variety of activities, the children learnt so much too. Every moment was filled with very engaging activities: role play and drama,; Phil captivated the children from the moment the day began to the very end. I cannot recommend highly enough – we will most definitely be asking them to come back in the near future.

–Roydon Primary School

Hertfordshire

Where we travel to

We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Saxons Click to expand

Invaders and Settlers Saxon Settlements Saxon Laws and Justice Arts and Culture

If you choose a Saxon focus, the morning workshop focuses on making and role play. The pupils will be met by the Thegn or Lord of the village, who will guide them around the village. After a short introduction the children will engage in a series of activities and role play that will immerse them in history. While working, the pupils will also be spreading news and asking questions to learn more about Alfred’s Englalond. The pupils will support him in his struggle to maintain his Saxon kingdom.

Making activities include: Weaving and lucets, Potters, Candle making, Ink making and writing, Medieval illuminating, Making a penannular brooch, Rune stone making, Making a mould for metal working and Wise woman (doctors)

For the afternoon session we will leap forward one thousand two hundred years and excavate the settlement with an archeology activity and learn more about early-medieval Britain.

Vikings Click to expand

Invaders and Settlers Viking Raids and Invasion Viking Trade Mythology and Culture

If you choose a Viking focus, The morning workshop focuses on making and role play. The pupils will be met by the Jarl or Lord of the village, who will guide them around the village. After a short introduction the children will engage in a series of activities and role play that will immerse them in history. While working, the pupils will also be spreading news and asking questions to learn more about Alfred’s Englalond. The pupils will support Guthrum and his attempt to conquer Wessex.

Making activities include: Weaving and lucets, Potters, Candle making, Ink making and writing, Medieval illuminating, Making a penannular brooch, Rune stone making, Making a mould for metal working and Wise woman (doctors)

For the afternoon session we will leap forward one thousand two hundred years and excavate the settlement with an archeology activity and learn more about early-medieval Britain.

What size groups do we cater for?

Up to 90 (ish)

Access for visitors with disabilities

Yes Please let us know more about your group and we will get back to you with more details about the suitability of what we offer.

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Yes We certainly can. Please use the form below to let us know your group's specific SEN requirements and we will get back to you with more information on how we can tailor our learning experience for your children.