Meet the Vikings
Meet the Vikings - a MUST for anyone studying the Viking period!
It is 998 AD. Welcome to Krok's steath, or Krok's Farm. The Vikings, with their reputation for trading and raiding well founded, have established themselves near to the banks of the River Alt. They are farming the land and have built themselves a long-house to live in.
They are always on the lookout for trouble from the local Saxons but are now mostly peacefully engaged in farming the land they have acquired, and the animals on it.
The word is out that strangers are in the vicinity and the visiting groups (children) have to show that they have no ill intent towards the occupiers of the settlement.
Some Vikings might be staying temporarily here before moving on to Jorvik or York, as it was to become known in later times.
As keen traders the Vikings will show the visitors how they live and will encourage the young ones to participate in many aspects of daily life and work of the settlement - simple food preparation and cooking, animal husbandry, spinning and weaving, leechcraft (medicines), wood turning or basket and hurdle making.
The rich aural history of sagas, as told by a 'scald lady', will help bring the past to life. This is an exciting and authentically detailed programme full of the sights, sounds and smells of a Viking settlement, which will provide a dramatic and profound learning experience.
One of the most detailed programmes we offer, all participants must dress in appropriate costume. The children will be divided into smaller groups each led by one of the living history team. Please contact us for booking details on 0151 233 6905 or by e-mail.
Available: 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 June 2008Duration: 2 hours - 10.00am to 12.00 noon and 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Charge: £7.75 per child (includes extra visit to Home Farm). Please note payment MUST be made by 21 May.
Maximum group size 60 per session (we may be able to accomodate larger group sizes by arrangement)
Please note: Liverpool schools 10% discount does not apply to this visit.
FREE Meet the Vikings teachers briefing session Thursday 21 May at 1.30pm. This is designed to provide as much information as possible about the visit; group sizes, safety, costume details, background information etc. A teachers resource pack will be available on the day (extra packs will be available to purchase for £5.00)
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(brief outline of the visit).
Croxteth Risk Assessment available.
Contact us (telephone 0151 233 6905) for further booking details
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