Anglo-Saxon Activities for Schools at PM&AG
Anglo-Saxon Activity Workshops for Schools at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. 
See the Staffordshire Hoard and discover what it can teach us about life in Anglo-Saxon times with these hands-on workshop activities.
Anglo-Saxon Battle Game - KS2
Learn about Anglo-Saxon warfare and recreate a battle using hundreds of model soldiers in our exciting strategy game. Listen to a true story of invaders and settlers in the 7th Century Kingdom of Mercia, discuss the origins of the Hoard and make an Anglo-Saxon card game to take home.
Anglo Saxon Homes - KS1
What sort of houses did the Anglo-Saxons live in? Learn about homes in the past and compare to today. Make a model Mercian hut to take away.
Fits in with the KS1 unit: ‘What were homes like a long time ago?’
Discover the Staffordshire Hoard - KS2
Learn about the Staffordshire Hoard; how it was discovered, where it was found, what it contained and why it is so important. View the Hoard up close and make your own Anglo-Saxon helmet inspired by the distinctive designs.
All sessions last 90 minutes and cost £2.50 per child. Two sessions on the same day charged at £4.00 per child. Contact us for details.
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Bethesda Street
City Centre
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 3DW
Phone: 01782 232323
Email: museumeducation@stoke.gov.uk
Web: stoke.gov.uk/museum
Anglo-Saxons Loans Box
Our box of replica Anglo-Saxon objects can borrowed to bring the topic alive in your classroom. The box contains: Clothing, drinking horn, coins, lamp, chain mail, pottery stamps, seax in sheath, wooden runes and a folder of notes.
To borrow contact us on 01782 235390 or email museumeducation@stoke.gov.uk
