KS2 History
Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxons
Raise a goblet of mead and join us to explore the life and culture of the Anglo-Saxons, and re-enact the dramatic legend of the warrior Beowulf!
Your pupils will be greeted by an Anglo-Saxon farm dweller, Ethelind or Kenric, who will take them on a tour of their settlement, tell their fortunes and share the legendary Beowulf story.
Each child will get a part in bringing the tale to life and exploring what life was like in Anglo-Saxon times.
The children really engaged with the workshop and enjoyed exploring the historical context of Beowulf as well as just re-enacting the story. They were already familiar with the text but the opportunity for them to act out parts of the story really helped them understand the chronology of the plot and bring the story to life.
Abby Clark, Freezywater St George's CofE Primary School, Enfield
Details
Length of session: 60 minutes
Price: £142 + VAT
Number of Children: up to 30
Extra children are negotiable
All facilitators are DBS checked
Curriculum Link
Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons
Key Areas
The Dark Ages: how the Anglo-Saxons arrived in Britain
Settlements and Farmlife
Pagan religion and fortune telling
The legend of Beowulf
