Viking School Trips

Step back into the Viking Age, a time of fearless warriors and daring voyages. The year is 870, and the Vikings, led by King Bagsec and his advisor Sidroc, are preparing to raid the kingdom of Wessex. You will join a group of Viking adventurers to uncover what life was like for these Norse people.

You’ll explore how the Vikings trained as warriors, learned survival skills, and sailed on long journeys. Discover their battles, beliefs, and the stories of their gods through hands-on activities that bring history to life.

This immersive programme introduces children to the Viking Age, focusing on their culture, skills, and historical impact. Set in 870, during the Viking invasion of Wessex, it provides a practical, curriculum-linked exploration of Viking life.

Children will investigate how the Vikings fought, survived, and travelled, while learning about Norse mythology and its role in their society. Through hands-on activities, this experience deepens historical understanding while fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Available as a day visit and residential trip.

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Viking School Trips
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Viking life was tough, and the Vikings had to master many practical skills to survive. In this activity, you’ll try your hand at tasks like carding wool, spinning yarn, and making rope, just like the Vikings did to create clothes, tools, and trade goods.

This activity provides an immersive experience in traditional Viking craftsmanship and self-sufficiency. Children will practice essential skills that were necessary for Viking survival, It encourages teamwork and creativity while demonstrating how the Vikings were resourceful and adaptable in their daily lives.

The Vikings believed in a powerful afterlife! In this session, you’ll prepare a Viking funeral, creating grave goods and learning about the rituals that helped guide their spirits to Valhalla.

Children will explore Viking beliefs about death and the afterlife through an interactive, imaginative experience whilst handing replica artefacts (grave goods). This activity connects to history and religious studies, providing insight into Norse mythology and burial traditions. It develops creative thinking and empathy by exploring how Vikings honored their dead.

Celebrate like a true Viking! Join in a costumed Viking feast, with stories, songs, and games to honor the gods and celebrate victories. You’ll discover how Vikings enjoyed their free time and made every feast a big event.

This session immerses children in the social and cultural aspects of Viking life by recreating a feast. Children will explore storytelling, mythology, and leisure activities, building their understanding of Viking beliefs and traditions. It supports creative expression and social learning while linking to history and arts objectives.

Get ready to step into the shoes of a Viking explorer! You’ll find out how Viking longships were designed to travel far across the seas, allowing the Vikings to trade goods, raid villages, and settle in new lands. Together, we’ll prepare for a great voyage, learning how these ships helped the Vikings become some of the most famous adventurers in history.

Children will explore how Viking longships were engineered to enable extensive travel, trade, and migration. They will gain an understanding of the Vikings' impact on other cultures through exploration and settlement and learn to collaborate through immersive role-play activities.

It’s time to discover what it took to become a Viking warrior! You’ll learn how to use and hold a shield, practice with a sword or axe, and even try out some battle drills. By the end of this activity, you’ll know exactly how Viking warriors trained to fight and protect their people.

Children will gain an understanding of Viking warfare, including the training and tactics used by Viking warriors. They will learn about the importance of physical strength and teamwork in Viking battle culture while developing coordination and resilience through physical activity.

Have you ever wondered what happened if someone broke the rules in Viking times? In this activity, you’ll get to take part in a Viking trial! You’ll decide what happens to people who have committed crimes, from small disputes to big betrayals. Will they be forgiven, punished, or banished? It’s up to you!

Children will learn about the Viking justice system, including the role of the Law in maintaining order. They will develop skills in critical thinking and debate as they explore how disputes were resolved and punishments decided in Viking society.

The Vikings didn’t just fight—they loved to play games too! In this activity, you’ll get to try out some of the games Viking children used to play. These could be physical games to keep you strong or strategy games that test your brainpower. Who will win?

Children will explore the recreational side of Viking culture by engaging in traditional Viking games. They will learn how games were used to develop physical strength and strategic thinking, reflecting the skills valued in Viking society.

Are you ready to take part in an epic Viking battle? In this activity, you’ll become a Viking warrior or a Saxon defender and reenact a famous fight for England. You’ll learn the battle tactics used by the Vikings and Saxons and find out how King Alfred protected his kingdom.

Children will understand the historical significance of Viking invasions and their conflict with Saxon England. They will explore the tactics used in battles such as the fight for Wessex and learn how King Alfred responded to Viking incursions.

Step into the shoes of a Viking craftsman and make your own torc — a beautiful piece of jewellery that was a symbol of strength and status in Viking society. You’ll use simple metalworking tools to create this piece of history, learning about Viking craftsmanship and the importance of these items in Viking culture.

This activity introduces children to the concept of Viking craftsmanship and the cultural significance of the torc as a symbol of status. It connects to history, art, and design by exploring metalworking skills and the value of artifacts in Viking society. Children will develop their fine motor skills and understand the role of craftsmanship in daily Viking life.

Create your own Viking-style bow and arrow, just like the ones used by hunters and warriors in Viking times. You’ll craft these essential tools using natural materials, learning how archery was crucial for both survival and battle.

This session focuses on the practical skills involved in Viking hunting and warfare, specifically archery as well as craftmanship and sustainability. Children will learn how the Vikings used bows for hunting and raiding. The activity encourages promotes creativity, dexterity, and an understanding of Viking tools and survival strategies.

Vikings couldn’t survive without fire! In this activity, you’ll learn how to make fire just like the Vikings did. Using flint and steel, you’ll try your hand at creating sparks and building a fire to keep warm and cook food — an essential Viking survival skill.

Children will explore Viking survival skills by practicing traditional fire-making techniques using flint and steel. This session develops their understanding of Viking daily life, including the challenges of harsh environments and the innovative methods used to overcome them. It promotes problem-solving, teamwork, and practical learning while connecting with history and technology outcomes.

Get ready to test your aim and learn how Vikings hunted and fought! Using bows and arrows, you’ll practice hitting targets, just like Viking warriors did to protect their homes or bring home food from the hunt.

This session introduces children to the importance of archery in Viking life, exploring its role in both hunting and battle. Aligned with physical education and history goals, the activity enhances coordination, focus, and historical understanding of Viking warfare and survival techniques.

Viking School Trips

Viking School Trips
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Book a Vikings KS2 school trip and accompany the Vikings as they invade, pillage and plunder their way around the Northern Hemisphere.

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Viking School Trips

Viking School Trips Activity Options

Book a Vikings KS2 school trip and accompany the Vikings as they invade, pillage and plunder their way around the Northern Hemisphere.

Important Information

Viking School Trips
Activity Options