The Vikings: Invasion and Settlement

Step back in time more than 1000 years and go on a fascinating voyage into the world of the Vikings. Learn how Viking families survived in the icy north of Europe. Discover how the Vikings’ bravery and ambition led them to take to the seas in longships in search of treasure, trade, new lands and adventure. And visit Jorvik (modern-day York) to see a bustling Viking city, home to craftspeople and traders from around the world. This title supports the following Key Stage 2 History Learning Objectives: Viking raids and invasion; the Danegeld.