The Vikings Experience Day
Today, you’re stepping into the world of the Vikings— 9th-century northern Europe.
You’ll meet Ottar, a trader from Norway, who has travelled across the seas to the lands of the Angles and Saxons in search of trade. Through his stories, you’ll journey across Scandinavia and beyond, discovering what life was really like for the people we now often call Vikings.
You’ll quickly discover that the Viking world is far from simple. It’s made up of many different people: warriors and kings, farmers and traders, craftspeople and enslaved people, husbands and wives — all with different roles to play in society.
Were the Vikings simply raiders from uncivilised lands? Or was there far more to their world than the stories suggest?
As the day unfolds, you’ll step into Viking life through myth and legend, exploring the stories that shaped belief and identity. Then you’ll move into the real world, meeting a Norse family and learning how everyday life worked — who travelled, who stayed behind, and how households survived in a harsh environment.
Your journey will take you to distant lands. Some encounters will be peaceful; others less so. Along the way, you’ll explore the choices Scandinavian peoples faced as Christianity spread across Europe, challenging older beliefs and traditions.
Throughout the day, you’ll become part of the story, role-playing the lives of people trying to survive, trade, defend their homes, and make difficult decisions in an uncertain world. You’ll explore the roles of men and women, religion and law, and what it meant to belong to a Viking community.
When the moment comes, will you be ready?
Can you hold the shield wall?
"My highlights of the day (Vikings) were:
Active learning throughout
Engaging activities for all children
The visuals
The presenter's knowledge was very good"
Emily - Teacher
What activities are included?
Our Vikings Experience Day is a full-day, immersive workshop where pupils don’t just learn about the Vikings — they become part of the story.
Activities typically include:
Myths and legends
Exploring Norse stories and beliefs that shaped Viking religion and worldview.Everyday life role-play
Taking on the roles of people living in 9th-century Scandinavian society.Viking games
Playing real historical games used for entertainment and skill-building.Law and justice
Deciding the fate of lawbreakers and exploring how Viking law worked.Warfare and defence
Learning how Viking warriors fought and working together to hold the shield wall.
How many children can take part?
Our Vikings Experience Day is suitable for mainstream KS2 classes, from single-form entry to four-form entry (approximately 30–120 pupils).
We can accommodate a wide range of group sizes, provided there is:
a clear hall with sufficient space for movement-based activities
appropriate staffing to remain with pupils throughout the day
Special Educational Needs (SEN / SEND)
Our experience days are designed to be inclusive, flexible, and engaging.
To ensure all pupils can take part safely, schools are asked to provide appropriate staffing and any specialist support required for individual needs. As we bring a range of physical props and equipment that are integral to the workshop, suitable supervision is essential.
We have worked successfully with specialist SEND settings and high-needs groups. If your pupils require additional adaptations, we are very happy to discuss this in advance and advise on how best to deliver an excellent experience.
What do we need to run the day?
To deliver a high-quality, immersive Vikings Experience Day, we require:
secure on-site parking
exclusive use of a school hall for the duration of the day
two trestle tables
sufficient staff to remain with pupils throughout the workshop
(These requirements allow us to deliver a safe, structured, full-day experience.)
Why choose Classroom Adventures?
Designed for learning, not just entertainment
Every experience day is carefully structured to support KS2 history objectives, encouraging enquiry, discussion, and critical thinking alongside enjoyment.Immersive, full-day experiences
We don’t deliver short workshops or assemblies. Each visit is a complete day of learning, allowing pupils time to explore ideas in depth and fully engage with the period.Led by costumed historical interpreters
Pupils learn from knowledgeable facilitators who bring history to life through storytelling, discussion, and hands-on activities — not scripts or performances.Hands-on, object-based learning
Pupils see and handle replica artefacts, tools, weapons, and equipment, helping them make tangible connections with the past.Inclusive and adaptable
Our days are designed to be accessible, with flexibility built in to support a wide range of pupils and school settings.Clear structure and professional delivery
We work alongside school staff, maintaining high standards of behaviour, safety, and safeguarding throughout the day.Experience you can trust
Classroom Adventures’ staff have been delivering educational experience days since 2016, working with schools across the UK to provide high-quality, memorable learning.
Ready to set sail into the Viking world?
Click the button below to send us your enquiry and begin your Viking adventure. We’ll be happy to discuss dates, group sizes, and how the day supports your curriculum.
