Topic Trip to Ballydugan Viking Village

To conclude our study of our topicThe Vikings, both Primary 6 classes enjoyed a brilliant trip to Ballydugan Medieval Settlement, which is located just outside Downpatrick.

The children were brought to the Longhouse, where the Jarl greeted them and talked about Viking life.

The children then rotated around a number of practical learning opportunities, activities and demonstrations related to Viking life.

To conclude the trip, they witnessed a performance of fight techniques and battles skills, demonstrated by the warriors before partaking in a Viking battle drill, taking on the real Vikings in a shield wall battle formation.