Our village at Murton Park provides an authentic and engaging backdrop for students to explore what life was like for Saxon settlers.
Through a series of interactive activities, students will learn about Saxon society, their daily lives, and the threats they faced from Viking invasions.
With exclusive access to the village, your group will dive deep into history in a way that’s fully immersive, memorable, and fun.
After an introductory talk by the abbot or abbess, students will learn about where the Saxons came from and why they settled in Britain. They will discuss the societal structure, including the roles of kings, thanes, churls, and slaves, as well as the importance of Christianity.
Activities include:
Learn the traditional method of making candles.
Decorate pages using techniques from the Saxon period.
Understand the hierarchy and daily life of Saxon settlers.
Learn how to defend the settlement against potential Viking attacks.
Play a traditional Saxon game that involves matching pairs of numbers and chance.
Experience a Viking raid and gain insights into the differences between Saxon settlers and Vikings.
This full-day, immersive experience runs from 10am to 3pm.
And yes, pupils can get all dressed up too. In fact, we encourage it and even provide costumes.
10am arrival – 3pm depart
Starts from £18 per pupil (excluding VAT)
School goody bags from £2.60 per child
Min 4 adult leaders required. Groups 40+ pupils = 1 x additional adult for every 10 pupils
Minimum group size 24, maximum 65
You may see another school on the other side of the village doing a Viking Discovery trip but they will never share your space. That is yours for the day!
Want to secure your school trip at Murton Park? Here’s what you need to know:
Head to our booking calendar and pay your 25% deposit to secure your chosen day (we’ll send you a VAT receipt for your deposit). You will then receive an invoice for your final balance.
Book NowYou’ll receive all the info you need before your class visits. And if you’re ahead of the game, you can download your risk assessment below:
Risk AssessmentYou’ll be welcomed by our friendly team on the day who are on-hand to support you. We can’t wait to bring a chapter of history to life for your class!
We’re a friendly bunch of historians who are always happy to help!