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Vikings: Raiders vs Traders

A Viking warrior woman brandishes an axe menacingly

Bring the reality of the Viking age to life for your pupils with our outstanding new workshop.

See our Vikings Learning Resources for free videos, images and audio files to use with your pupils to enhance their learning.

Royal Armouries Museum

Workshop

KS2

90 Minutes

£5 Per Pupil

Curriculum Focus

History (Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England)

Gallery Links

Horses with armour and men wearing armour in a museum gallery
The War Gallery

War Gallery

(Early War)

Explore how the history of warfare has changed from the early days of hand-to-hand combat to today’s technology-based warfare, including our new display on the Second World War.

Visit the War Gallery

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When you email us, please provide the following information:

  • Name and address of school, organisation, or home educated group
  • First, second, and third choice of date
  • Number of pupils and number of adults
  • If you would like to visit the museum shop
  • If you require coach parking
  • Any other additional information you’d like us to know (e.g special education needs) 

Find our Education Bookings Terms and Conditions 

Email: educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk
Phone: 07785 692443

Due to the high volume of enquiries we receive, please only call us if you have already booked a visit and your enquiry is urgent. 

Learning packs and resources

Education Visit Pack 2025-2026 (pdf, 576KB)

Contact our communications team if you require documents in an alternative format.

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