Vikings Workshop

Marvellous History Ltd

We bring full and half day workshops into schools, colleges, universities and museums nationwide. Whether tailored to your specific focus or providing a general overview of the times, students will gain immense benefit from meeting a "real Viking" in the comfort and security of their own classroom.

We provide DBS checks, risk assessments, and teachers are fully supported before and after the visit, with timetables, worksheets and follow-up communication. You can also speak to existing clients before booking to satisfy any queries about our service.

Client comments regularly include "best visit of its kind" and "taught us more in one day than we could have done in a term".

Teacher Checklist

Risk Assessments
Free Places for Teachers
Resource Packs

Where we travel to

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

What activities are available during this school workshop?

Who were the Vikings? Where were they from? Travel, trade and technology: Timelines: War, conquest and settlement: Myth-busting and mythology: Daily Viking life: Women and children: Storytelling: Improvised drama: Law and Order: Food, farming and hunting: Games: Crafts: Life, death and the Viking funeral.

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Vikings Workshop

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

Who were the Vikings?
Where were they from?
Why did they come to Britain?
Time line
Immigration and settlement
Raiding and trading
Daily life
Food
Clothing
Money
War and Conquest
The Gods: Religion and Mythology
Entertainment - stories and games
Crafts and skills
Law and order
Writing and the runes
Names – people and places
Why did the Viking age end?
Life and Death - A Viking burial

What size groups do we cater for?

From small SEN and home-school groups to week-long whole-school history festivals, we can tailor activities to all ages and stages of learning.

How does safeguarding work for online workshops?

Zoom sessions are hosted by us. Calls are not recorded.

What technology/devices/type of internet connection do schools need for an online workshop?

1hr sessions over Zoom. Other connections may be available - please get in touch

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Yes, we have a wide range of practical hands-on activities and games that are suitable for SEN children. We will also work with you to plan the day and take into account any special considerations so that all children can access the day to their full ability.

Anything else?

We work at all key-stages from pre-school to university and everything in between. We can even organise INSET activities to help you prepare for the topic, or provide team-building days for your staff.

We are fully insured to £10M PLI and hold current DBS checks.

Contact us now for more information and a no-obligation, all-in quotation with no hidden costs.

Who are Marvellous History Ltd?

Marvellous History (previously known as Viking School Visits Ltd) have been providing high quality interactive history workshops since 2012. Due to high demand we are now offering a wider range of workshops from Prehistoric to World War II.

Experienced, professional historical interpreters will come to your school, bringing a wide range of replica artefacts and engage your children with activities to stimulate quality creative work for the rest of the topic.

We work to the highest standards of authenticity and constantly update our knowledge of the latest research into the period. Then we take that knowledge and disseminate it in inventive and child-friendly ways so that historical concepts are clearly understood by your class. We also understand how important it is to encourage enquiry skills with plenty of question time for the children to dig deeper into their own learning.

DBS checked staff and insured to £10M PLI, we also have a central point of contact and dedicated admin staff. A simple, clear booking system and thorough pre-visit organisation allows the day to go without a hitch!

Experienced with all ages and abilities, we can also cater for SEND settings and Home School groups.