Viking Workshop
Primary History Workshops
If you want a highly experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic teacher, then this is the workshop for you!Our workshop leader Adam will arrive bright and early to prepare everything and allow you to put your feet up to enjoy the day! He will provide all activities and resources for the workshop, including over 200 artefacts for the children to explore.
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, Wales
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Storytelling - The attack on Lindisfarne
Primary and Secondary Sources
Training a Viking warrior
Storytelling - Slaying the Lindwurm
Archery and Shield Walls
Raising Runestones
Kubb
Myth Busting!
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Vikings
Invaders and Settlers Viking Raids and Invasion Viking Trade
Our Viking workshop is filled with hands on activities for the children to explore the era, with artefacts ranging from intricate jewellery to swords and larger weaponry. The workshop looks at language and mythology within our break-lunch slot as well as a variety of stories based on the interesting historical events in this era, like Lindisfarne. The afternoon sessions explore games and leisure activities for both the poor and rich community of the time.
Archaeology
We run all workshops as experimental archaeologists, and many of our activities focus on using archaeological and enquiry skills. We provide opportunities for comparison between different historical eras to heighten the understanding of the era.
What size groups do we cater for?
90 (120 at a push!)
Access for visitors with disabilities
Our workshops are adaptable for all learners.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Our workshops are adaptable for all learners.
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