Learn about the background of the Staffordshire Hoard and Anglo-Saxon warfare in this action-packed museum session, where history comes alive through hands-on activities and legendary treasures.

Learn how various warriors and ordinary people went to battle, the weapons they carried, and the tactics that shaped early medieval England. Step into the ranks and take part in a safe, instructor-led mock shield wall battle, experiencing the teamwork and discipline that made this famous formation so effective.

Hear the remarkable story of the Staffordshire Hoard, the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork ever discovered, and uncover what its magnificent artefacts reveal about power, craftsmanship and conflict. 

This session is available Monday-Wednesday.