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Saxon and Viking School Trips

Settlers and Invaders - Life in the Dark Ages



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 February 2026 !

Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom with Education Destination

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apple icon Subjects: Art, Bushcraft, Citizenship, Design Technology, Dinosaurs, English, Fieldstudies, Geography, Environmental Geography, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Geology, History, Beyond Living Memory, Edwardian, Elizabethans, Georgian, Industrial, Local History, Medieval, Monarchs, Prehistory, Romans, Saxons, Significant Individuals, Tudors, Twentieth Century, Victorian, Vikings, World War, Maths, Physical Education, PSHE, Religious Education, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Team Building, SEN


It is also notably rich in archaeology presenting a wealth of opportunities to discover evidence for Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon, Medieval and Victorian life through an array of historic landscapes, preserved buildings and interactive museums. The Island's unique position off the south coast of Englan...

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Saxon Sovereignty - A kingdom for a Nation
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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Anglo-Saxon Workshop
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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Anglo-Saxons Experience Day
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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Anglo Saxon Workshop
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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Hands on History
Hands on History
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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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Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
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Explore Saxon sites across the Isle of Purbeck though educational walks, historical talks and site visits. Visit Corfe Castle and learn about the Saxon history on this famous site, a perfect location for castle construction in defence of the area and protection of the surrounding inhabitants.
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Anglo Saxons!
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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Residentials
The Sustainability Centre Residentials
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Include Saxons in your residential and be greeted by an Anglo-Saxon warrior in our 'longhouse' for an exciting and engaging interactive show and tell session of real and replica artefacts, students...
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York City Overnight History Trip with Equity
York City Overnight History Trip with Equity
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Our history school trips to York will offer your students the best opportunity to learn about the Anglo Saxons. Whether it's visiting famous locations across the city centre, discovering artefacts and...
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Residential & Day Trips at The Chellington Centre
Residential & Day Trips at The Chellington Centre
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The children step back in time to the 9th Century. The Vikings have travelled by longboat along the Great River Ouse. On the Danelaw/Wessex boundary, they find the Anglo-Saxon village at Chellington....
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1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
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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Warkworth Castle
Warkworth Castle
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A school visit to Warkworth Castle is a unique experience. Once home to the powerful Percy family who now reside in Alnwick Castle, Warkworth was, and remains, one of the largest and most impressive fortresses in North East England.
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Viking Workshops
Viking Workshops
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In this workshop we will meet 'Astrid' The Viking and travel back in time to Anglo Saxon Britain. Through role play, song and interactive drama games we will learn lots of key themes from this time period.
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Bishops Wood Field Centre
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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Day Visits
The Sustainability Centre
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Be greeted by an Anglo-Saxon warrior in our 'longhouse' for an exciting and engaging interactive show and tell session of real and replica artefacts, students will learn all about these invaders, how...
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History Workshops
History Workshops
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During our Viking workshop we will meet 'Astrid' The Viking and travel back in time to Anglo Saxon Britain. Through role play, song and interactive drama games we will learn lots of key themes from this time period.
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Conisbrough Castle
Conisbrough Castle
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Inspire your students with a visit to Conisbrough Castle, a symbol of power and wealth built by the Warenne family after the Norman Conquest, with 850 years of history to discover.
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Whitby Abbey
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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Dan Tastic History
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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Anglo Saxons
Anglo Saxons
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During the course of the workshop, our drama facilitator will guide your class through exploration of the people in Anglo Saxon society, their gods and burial rituals.
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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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