Mr Dilly as a Saxon warrior

The Saxons

“Brilliant content! Children were extremely engaged and desperate to join in! Kept on their toes at all times and did not want to stop watching”
Yr4 Leader – Warden Park Primary Academy

Welcome to Mr Dilly’s Key Stage 2 Anglo-Saxon school workshop! Mr Dilly performs as Saxon warrior, Hengest, guiding the children into life as a Saxon in Britain, taking courage from the story of Beowulf in an immersive, fun and fact-packed workshop, as the fight back against the fearsome Viking invaders begins!

Topics covered include:

  • Who were the Anglo Saxons?

  • Anglo-Saxon invasions and settlement

  • Who was King Alfred the Great?

  • Who were the Saxon gods?

  • Saxon life and culture in Britain

  • The story of Beowulf and Grendel

  • Saxons versus Vikings - how did it all turn out?

  • Anglo-Saxon art and culture

Anglo-Saxons Workshop Length: 1hr 20 mins approx. Saxons Workshop Price: £355 plus travel (discounts available for multiple bookings across the academic year) Audience size: Recommended 180 maximum/30 minimum. Check out the History Workshops FAQs for more information and Terms and Conditions.

For further details on Mr Dilly’s KS2 Anglo-Saxons workshop for primary schools and availability, call Mr Dilly now on 07792 867605, email Mr Dilly or fill out the form below: