Anglo Saxon and Viking School Trips
Settlers and Invaders - Life in the Dark Ages
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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 school trip or a Vikings school workshop 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.
Viking School Trips - study Viking Raids, viking trade routes, recreate a viking longboat, visit viking strongholds, learn about viking mythology, and handle artefacts.
Vikings and Saxons
School Trip London & South East
Subjects: History, Saxons, Vikings, SEN
Experience life as either aa Viking Berserker or settled Saxon, int heir struggles for the kingdom of Wessex. Learn how the Vikings fought, raided and explored, and how Saxon people worked hard and prospered in their tribal homelands!
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East of England
Aylmerton Outdoor Education Centre
We are an independent centre in beautiful North Norfolk, run by qualified teachers and experienced instructors. We offer an exciting range of curriculum linked outdoor activities to a loyal following of schools - one on their 30th visit in 2023!
online/in-school workshop
Anglo Saxons
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 Money and trade War and Conquest The Gods: Religion and Mythology Paganism and the conversion to Christianity Alfred...
West Midlands
Bishops Wood Field Centre
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, spinning wool, hurdle and clay pot making. Inside the Hall you will get a sense of what life was like...
London & South East
Vikings and Saxons
rom the moment you arrive at Ufton you will be immersed in the stories and lives of the Saxon Redingas tribe. We have found that by keeping a story running through your time with us children (and adults) have fun, and remember much more of what they have learnt. We will launch your story with a dramatic...
London & South East
Ufton Court
At Ufton, we provide engaging history and outdoor learning school trips for Schools across the South East.
in-school workshop
Life in Saxon or Viking Britain
King Alfred hides in Wessex and seeks to expel the Viking invaders – can he do it? We place your children in a Saxon settlement in 878 CE. They will learn about day-to-day living in Saxon Britain as they prepare for the Battle of Edington. Can they defend their village against the invaders?
in-school workshop
Viking and Anglo-Saxon Workshop
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, religion and material culture. Let our artefact handling workshops show your students how people lived...
in-school workshop
Anglo Saxon Workshop
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
in-school workshop
Anglo Saxons
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.
in-school workshop
Viking & Saxons Workshop: 878 The Battle of Eðandun
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...
Yorkshire
Whitby Abbey
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 Anglo-Saxon art and culture. To enhance your learning, book a MONKS, MONASTERIES AND MEDIEVAL LIFE Life hands-on...
London & South East
1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield
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 1006 from an Anglo-Saxon story-teller in CONQUEST TOUR AND TALES (KS2-3).
in-school workshop
Viking and Saxon Workshops
We offer a hands on look at Anglo Saxon life, packed with activities and fast paced, fun information and facts! See how Anglo Saxon grave finds help us understand a little more about their lives. Hold replica weapons and helmets, play board games, grind grain to make flour, guess our mystery objects,...
in-school workshop
Outreach
Our Anglo-Saxon workshop looks at aspects of life in Anglo-Saxon England including the settlement of Britain, law, storytelling, weapons and armour and includes food preparation and shield wall fighting.
London & South East
Sayers Croft
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.
South West
Cumulus Outdoors Curriculum Day Trips
Explore Saxon sites across the Isle of Purbeck though educational walks, historical talks and site visits.
South West
Cumulus Outdoors Residential Centre - Swanage
Explore Saxon sites across the Isle of Purbeck though educational walks, historical talks and site visits.
South West
Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle
Explore Saxon sites across the Isle of Purbeck though educational walks, historical talks and site visits.
North West
Museum of Liverpool
Invaders - Anglo-Saxons and Vikings KS2 - Students will learn about Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons, and Viking raids and invasion. The workshop covers four main topics including everyday life of people who lived at that time, the materials used to make objects, weaving, and clothing and armour....
online/in-school workshop
Hands on History Online
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. Session 2 – The Battle of Stamford Bridge Students learn to train in the shield wall, Saxon against...
in-school workshop
Maths School Escape Rooms
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.
in-school workshop
Immersive Experiences
Session 1 – Stone to Steel: Cultural Invasion An action-packed session introducing the identity of tribe and clan and exploring first contact with a new culture. Students will barter, trade and use diplomacy to understand how cultures like the Celts and the Ancient Britons assimilated Session...
Yorkshire
York City Overnight History Trip with Equity
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 depictions in museum collections, or recounting famous stories from that period, this trip will be sure...
West Midlands
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
Using original artefacts from the collection and exploring the local legend of Lady Godiva, pupils will find out about life in Anglo-Saxon Britain. Through role play pupils will re-enact Lady Godiva’s famous horse ride through Coventry, and by examining the evidence will decide the truth of this story....
in-school workshop
Viking Workshop
How did the Saxons react when the Vikings came to Britain? Although the focus is mainly on the Viking Invasion, the Anglo-Saxons weren't much different! During this workshop, we can explore the differences and similarities between the Saxons and the Vikings. Many of their beliefs and cultures overlapped...
in-school workshop
Hands on History
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. Session 2 – The Battle of Stamford Bridge Students learn to train in the shield wall, Saxon against...
East Midlands
Peveril Castle
Founded soon after 1066 by William Peveril and overlooking Hope Valley and Cave Dale, Peveril Castle is a fantastic and historically important site to explore on a free self-led school visit. Mentioned in the Domesday survey, Peveril Castle is one of England's earliest Norman fortresses. The keep was...
North East
Lindisfarne Priory
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'.
Ypres World War 1 History Day for Primary and Middle Schools-Curriculum Travel
Embark on a thrilling journey back to the age of the Saxons with Curriculum Travel! Our Saxon-themed educational experiences offer primary and middle school students an unparalleled opportunity to dive deep into the rich tapestry of Saxon history and culture. From exploring ancient settlements to examining...
in-school workshop
Historical Experiences
THE ‘DARK AGES’ • INFAMOUS INVADERS • FAME & FEASTING • A GAME OF STONES • BURIALS, BEREAVEMENT & THE BEYOND • PERJURY, PENANCE & PUNISHMENT • BARBARIC BATTLES: BRUNENBURGH, EDINGTON
London & South East
Residentials
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 will learn all about these invaders, how they came to be here and the culture they bought with them. Discussing...
in-school workshop
KS2 History Workshops
A nation split into 7 kingdoms. Invaders from overseas murder and plunder. A fight for power like no other in British history. Who will save them? Learn about Anglo-Saxon life using a wide range of resources. You decide if the pen really is mightier than the sword.
in-school workshop
Vikings and Saxons
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 Viking & Saxon workshops for schools, presented by a charismatic team of “performing historians”...
London & South East
Day Visits
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 they came to be here and the culture they bought with them. Discussing their religion and paganism, understanding...
in-school workshop
The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
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 engaged which will enhance their learning. The workshop encourages the children to participate as much...
London & South East
Primary School Trip to London with Equity
Our primary school trips to London 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 depictions in museum collections, or recounting famous stories from that period, this trip will be...
in-school workshop
Portals To The Past
Portals to the Past provide high quality history workshops in schools for KS2, led by experienced historical re-enactors and historians. Available across most of England. From the Stone Age through to WW2 our workshops come to your school.
London & South East
Isle of Wight - The Island Classroom
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 England...
in-school workshop
Anglo Saxons!
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 of the Saxons, their customs and beliefs, conflict with the Vikings and their eventual conquest by the...
South West
Old Sarum
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 Vikings swords resource. Download a battle script in the Top 5 Activities resource on the English...
South West
Tintagel Castle
Between the 5th and 7th centuries, while the Anglo-Saxons created their kingdoms in south-east England, archaeological investigations have uncovered evidence of pottery, glass and building remains from this time that show that Tintagel was a large settlement with trade links to the Mediterranean. Find...
in-school workshop
Anglo Saxon Workshop & Wow Day
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 Anglo Saxon Wow Day: Life in 400CE Anglo-Saxon Warriors Conquering of Britain Looking at Historical...
online/in-school workshop
History Workshops
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.
Ireland
Dublin
Dublin is the vibrant and fun-loving city that wins the hearts of the thousands who visit each year. Rich with unique history, fantastic buildings and a modern economic boom this enchanting city perfectly couples tradition with a modern twist
online/in-school workshop
Viking Workshops
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.
in-school workshop
Dan Tastic History
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 of other interesting artefacts to touch and interact with. Using a fantastic presentation, artefacts,...
Yorkshire
York
York is a fantastic destination for groups of all ages and home to some of the UK's most iconic landmarks. Attractions and visits include the "Diagon Alley-esque" Shambles, York Minster, Jorvik, York Museum Gardens & the National Railway Museum.
The Dark Ages
Following the demise of the Roman period in Britain, the country gradually splintered into tribal areas. With no central control, the country was a patchwork of administrative centres, clinging to forms of political structure. Boundaries were fast moving as warrior tribes from the continent arrived to settle. They expanded their territory and established small kindgdoms in order to control the local population, land and trade. The period lasted from around 450AD until the arrival of the Normans in 1066, and is known as the Dark Ages as society did not really progress from where it had been during the Roman period and record keeping declined, so there isn't as much information about daily life as we would expect. There was plenty going on in the Dark Ages, but some historians see it as a time where Britain was, for various reasons, treading water.
Anglo Saxons
The Saxons (the name for the Angles, Saxons and Jutes of Germanic Europe) landed in the South East of Britain, before spreading north and west. As well as warriors, they were farmers and settlers and quickly established one of the earliest European legal codes, which sought to bring order to the British lands that they now controlled.
Vikings
By 800, a new group of invaders were viewing Britain as a useful asset and began to raid and later settle. These were the Danes, Vikings or Norsemen from Scandinavia. The Viking raids were so successful that their power and influence almost completely took over from the Saxons and large swathes of the country were under the control of the Danelaw. It was not until 1066 with the arrival of the Normans that the Viking influence eventually ceased.
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