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Saxon and Viking School Trips

Settlers and Invaders - Life in the Dark Ages



What Saxon and Viking history trips in the UK offer interactive battles and settlements?

Saxon and Viking experiences include long ships, raids, and villages - highlighting migration and conflict.

During the early medieval period, following the departure of the Romans and before the arrival of the Normans, Invaders and Settlers visited our island from North Western Europe. School children will likely know the Anglo Saxons as being our long ago ancestors and the Vikings as being their pesky neighbours, but the reality is rather more complicated.

Enjoying Saxons workshop or a Vikings school trip will enhance your school topic. There are some of the truly enlightening museums and living history exhibits that specialise in information and resources from this fascinating period of our history. Scroll down for a quick overview of the Anglo Saxon and Viking periods and to find our school trip recommendations for places to visit to bring the subject to life.


Anglo Saxon School Trips - Saxon Settlements, Saxon Laws and Justice, museums, monuments and churches, arts and culture, lost treasures, experience the Anglo Saxons. in-school Saxon workshops

Viking School Trips - study Viking Raids, viking trade routes, recreate a viking longboat, visit viking strongholds, learn about viking mythology, and handle artefacts. in-school Viking workshops

Find a school trip or workshop for the following Saxons topics: Alfred the Great, Arts and Culture, Edward the Confessor, Invaders and Settlers, King Arthur, Saxon Laws and Justice, Saxon Settlements, and more.

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Popular school trip May 2026 !

Sayers Croft

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apple icon Subjects: History, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Physical Education, SEN, Wildlife, Forest School, Outdoor Learning


Saxons school trip 410-1066, A developing section of our history resources we do have some interesting local find from coins all the way up to the renowned Beagnoth Seax....

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Saxon sword, helmet and horn on a table
Saxon Sovereignty - A kingdom for a Nation
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Within our workshop selection we will take your pupils on a journey that explores the 800 year history of our Saxon heritage. From their arrival on these shores as settlers or invaders. We will...
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Vikings and Saxons
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Experience Saxon England, from the hierarchy and etiquette of the Lord's Hall, the language and the story of Beowulf, through to the burial of a Saxon king.We offer exciting, immersive and inspiring...
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1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
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Discover the story of Harold Godwinson, last Anglo Saxon king of England, and the events leading up to his defeat at the Battle of Hastings. Enhance learning with an expert-led Discovery Visit Workshop, and hear the story of 1066 from an Anglo-Saxon story-teller in CONQUEST TOUR AND TALES (KS2-3).
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Anglo Saxon Workshop & Wow Day
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Dan Tastic Education uses a wide array of props, historical items, weapons, armour, videos, group discussion and teacher in role style student participation to cover the following topics during an...
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Anglo Saxons!
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Our Anglo Saxon workshops cover an entire period in History from when the Saxons first raided Britain, the Romans leaving and the gradual settling of the Saxon tribes. We cover the Christianisation...
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Anglo Saxon Workshop
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Hands-On Building Workshops For KS2 to fit in with the curriculum on Settlers & Invaders. Complimenting our Viking Longboat workshop and Roman Villa. Pupils build a Saxon Roundhouse 6m in diameter, 3m high, large enough for them to all occupy
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Whitby Abbey
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The first Anglican monastery founded at Whitby during the Anglo-Saxon period was a key site in early Christianity in North East England. Learn about Christian conversion, Abbess St Hild and...
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Anglo-Saxon Workshop
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We cover a huge amount about the Anglo-Saxons by handling weapons and equipment, handling real artefacts from the time and going through activities that have been designed to represent how they would have been carried out all those years ago.
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Dan Tastic History
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Anglo Saxon Workshop, Wow Day & School Visit Bring the Saxons to life in the classroom! An exciting display of historical artefacts, armour, weapons, shields, 1300 year old coins along with lots...
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Viking and Anglo-Saxon Workshop
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The Anglo-Saxons ruled in Britain for c.650 years. In that time, kingdoms like Northumbria, Mercia, Kent and Wessex rose and fell. The Anglo-Saxons brought with them their own distinct language,...
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Bishops Wood Field Centre
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During the day pupils will undertake a number of activities, games and investigations focussing on either the Saxons time. After arriving at our Saxon Hall you will learn skills such as brooch making,...
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Anglo Saxons
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Topics could include: Who were the Anglo Saxons? Where were they from? Why did they come to Britain? What evidence do we have? Time line Immigration and settlement Daily life Food Clothing...
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Anglo Saxons!
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Our Anglo Saxon workshops cover an entire period in History from when the Saxons first raided Britain, the Romans leaving and the gradual settling of the Saxon tribes. We cover the Christianisation...
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Old Sarum
Old Sarum
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Find out more about life in the Anglo-Saxon period through character Aelfred in the 'Hidden Now Heard' backpacks resource, and try making your own Saxon shield wall with the bookable Saxon shields and...
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Outreach
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Have a visit from a Saxon monk or thane, and learn all about life in Anglo-Saxon England by reliving it! We can offer a huge range of activities including storytelling with period musical instruments...
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Lindisfarne Priory
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On a free education visit, you can lead your visit in your own way to fulfil your curriculum objectives. Explore the 12th century Priory ruins, from the cellars and kitchens in the West Range to the dramatic 'Rainbow Arch'.
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Maths School Escape Rooms
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Our Saxons escape provides a fun and challenging learning aspect to the topic. Students need to solve 12 Saxons based challenges to crack the codes and find the key to stop time. Who can stop time the fastest.
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Anglo-Saxons Experience Day
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In this immersive workshop pupils will learn all about the world of the Saxons. They will meet an Anglo-Saxon family and discover the different lives each live and the world they inhabit. Children...
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Hands on History Online
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Session 1 ' The Rise of the Godwinssons This session sets the scene by examining the power vacuum left by Edward the Confessor, the meeting of Harold and William and the failure of Tostig....
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The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
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The whole day is based around the Anglo-Saxons settlement in Britain after the Romans left and how they impacted on our landscape. There are various activities during the day that keep the children...
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Saxons & Vikings School Trips - Frequently Asked Questions

3 March 2026

What are the benefits of Saxon/Viking learning trips for school groups?
Kids love the stories of battles, ships, and daring invaders! It is a fun way to bring history to life, and the curriculum on migration makes it even more relevant. Plus, the drama and adventure always get kids excited.

Saxon/Viking workshop or day visit?
We offer a good number of engaging workshops focused on Saxon and Viking daily life, and these generally cost between £150 and £400. If you prefer, you can visit archaeological sites like settlements. These are a great way to see history in context, in its original setting. The Saxons inhabited most of our country, and the Vikings lived in much of the north and east, so finding venues dedicated to this period of history is reasonably easy.

Are there any free Saxon/Viking options?
Absolutely! Many local museums offer free entry, and there are exciting Viking festivals you can attend without spending a penny. It’s a fantastic way to explore history without a big cost.

Our top 10 Saxons & Vikings school trips?

1. Jorvik Viking Centre, York
2. In-school Viking workshops
3. Sutton Hoo in Suffolk (Saxon history)
4. British Museum (great artifacts, and free!)
5. Lindisfarne (famous Viking raids)
6. Scottish Viking sites
7. Welsh Saxon forts
8. Manchester Museum
9. Local re-enactments
10. History festivals
They’re all really engaging and bring the past to life!

Saxon/Viking trips for SEND?
Museums can be very sensory-friendly with touch exhibits, and workshops often include costumes and storytelling. We’ve found that using stories helps plan activities that suit different energy levels and needs.

Budget for Saxon/Viking?
Many options are budget-friendly. Free museums plus bus travel can cost around £3-£10 per child. Entry to centres is typically £5-£15, workshops range from £150 to £400, and residential trips are about £120-£250 per child. It’s a great low-cost way to explore this period of history!

Saxon School Trips and Viking School Workshops

We have a lot of ideas for day trips and workshops on the themes of the Saxons and Vikings. So if you are looking for ideas about how you can bring history to life for your class, prepare to experience Viking Britain through characters like Sweyn Forkbeard or the Saxon legacy of Alfred the Great! Explore the resources above or let us know what you need and we will find you the perfect learning experience.

Living history reenactment workshops allow students to participate in role play of daily life, battles, and social structures. For example, children might dress up as Vikings or Saxons, handle replica artefacts, learn ancient craftsmanship techniques such as spinning wool, making runes, or engage in activities like weaving, jewellery making, participating in mock battles or even working as a team to construct a Viking long house! These interactive sessions will give your class a deeper understanding of Viking customs and warfare, or Saxon societal hierarchy, through active involvement and storytelling. Handling artefacts and creating items like Saxon pottery, Viking weapons, or jewellery provide tactile connections to the past, helping pupils appreciate the skills and daily lives of both societies.

Just as it was for the people who lived in Viking and Saxon times, storytelling, mythology, and cultural exploration are a fantastic way to learn about the past. We have lots of school workshops where pupils can listen to myths of gods like Thor or Odin, or legends like Beowulf, which reveal the spiritual beliefs and values of these ancient people. Creative activities, such as myth-writing of epic tales, link to literacy and creative learning, making complex mythologies and religious practices more engaging and understandable. These stories offer insight into the worldview and cultural identity of Saxon and Viking people.

Another way to enhance your educational experience is by taking advantage of modern technology through virtual reality and multimedia tools. Virtual tours of Viking ships, settlements, and battle scenes allow students to explore these societies in a new immersive way. For Saxons, virtual reconstructions of settlements and hillforts help students understand their architecture and defensive strategies. Making use of digital tools ensures that different learning styles are catered to, and that your historical topic is more memorable for your students.

Finally, a day trip or field trip to historic sites or museums bring your children fact to face with the Vikings and Saxons. Visits to places like York's Jorvik Viking Centre, historic sites like Peveril Castle, Corfe Castle, or any of the excellent local Saxon sites managed by English Heritage give your students the opportunity to observe reconstructed settlements, artefacts, and even live demonstrations. Guided tours led by costumed actors or experts help pupils understand how these societies lived, traded, and fought. Linking classroom learning with real-world Viking archaeology and Saxon history.


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