Murton Park

Today, we went on an exciting school trip to experience life as a Viking settler! From the moment we set off, the excitement began — we listened to music that we had requested for the journey, which made the trip there even more enjoyable.
Once we arrived, we stepped back in time to the era of the Vikings. Throughout the day, we had the chance to become raiders, traders, crafters, sailors, farmers and settlers. We learned what it was really like to live during this fascinating period and even discovered how Vikings had to defend their land as brave warriors when raiders attacked!
One of the highlights of the day was making our own bread using a quern stone, which showed us just how important farming was in Viking life. We also entertained ourselves by playing a traditional Viking board game called Trick, Trap, Troll — why not have a go at making this simple but fun game at home?

In the pottery shed, we tried our hand at crafting oil lamps, just like the Vikings would have used to light their homes.
We all had a fantastic day and thoroughly enjoyed living as Viking settlers. It was a brilliant hands-on experience that brought our history learning to life!