Vikings KS2 Escape Room - Puzzle Locker School Workshops

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Transform your school hall into an immersive escape room

Puzzle Locker delivers immersive, curriculum-linked AR escape room workshops for primary schools across the UK. Using iPads and augmented reality technology, school halls are transformed into exciting learning environments where pupils work in teams to solve puzzles, complete challenges and uncover clues.

We can work with 3–4 KS2 classes throughout the day, delivering different workshop themes to suit each year group's curriculum topic. Our current workshop themes include Romans, Egyptians, Greeks, Vikings, World War II, Tudors and Space.

Each workshop is designed to support key curriculum objectives while developing essential skills such as problem-solving, communication, collaboration and critical thinking. Pupils collect virtual artefacts, discover important topic vocabulary and earn points as they progress through the adventure.

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Age Groups

• Y3 - Y6

Set Sail on a Viking Voyage

The workshop is structured around three enquiry questions:

Who were the Vikings?
How did Vikings live?
What did the Vikings believe?

Pupils travel back to the age of the Vikings through three immersive escape room challenges. They discover where the Vikings came from, why they travelled across Europe and how they lived. They investigate the achievements of the Vikings and explore how Viking influence can still be seen in Britain today through language, place names and everyday life. Throughout the adventure, pupils collect virtual artefacts, discover key topic vocabulary and develop a deeper understanding of Viking history and culture.

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What Happens During the Day?

A Puzzle Locker Workshop Day is a full-day immersive learning experience designed for 3–4 KS2 classes. Each class can choose a different curriculum-linked theme, allowing multiple year groups to take part throughout the day.

Before the visit, teachers receive a classroom-based introduction pack containing tutorial videos, key vocabulary and background information to prepare pupils for the experience.

On the day, our facilitator transforms your school hall into an interactive AR escape room using iPads and Puzzle Locker mats.

Each class takes part in a 60–70 minute workshop, beginning with a short introduction before working in teams to complete three mini escape room challenges. Each challenge lasts approximately 12–15 minutes and is followed by a short debrief, helping pupils answer key enquiry questions linked to their topic.

Throughout the experience, children solve puzzles, collect artefacts, discover new vocabulary and earn points for the national Puzzle Locker leaderboard.

Following the workshop, teachers receive follow-up activities to reinforce learning back in the classroom.

Example Timetable (3 Classes)
- 8:30am–9:15am: Arrival and setup
- 9:15am–10:15am: Workshop 1
- 10:20am–11:20am: Workshop 2
- 11:30am–1:00pm: Lunch and equipment charging
- 1:15pm–2:15pm: Workshop 3
Example Timetable (4 Classes)
- 8:30am–9:15am: Arrival and setup
- 9:15am–10:15am: Workshop 1
- 10:20am–11:20am: Workshop 2
- 11:30am–12:50pm: Lunch and equipment charging
- 1:05pm–2:05pm: Workshop 3
- 2:10pm–3:10pm: Workshop 4
All equipment is provided, and workshops can accommodate up to 33–36 pupils per class, depending on class size and team arrangements.

* The activities may vary on the day depending on the length of the sessions and the age and ability of the participants.

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Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Links

Who Were the Vikings?

Pupils learn where the Vikings came from, why they travelled overseas and how they became part of Britain's history.

Curriculum Links: Supports understanding of Viking raids, invasions and settlements, chronology, migration and change in Britain.

How Did the Vikings Live?

Learning Outcome: Pupils explore Viking homes, jobs, food, farming, trade and everyday life.

Curriculum Links: Supports understanding of daily life, settlement, society and how people lived in the past.

What Did the Vikings Believe?

Pupils discover Viking gods, myths and beliefs, and explore how religion shaped Viking life and culture.

Curriculum Links: Supports understanding of beliefs, culture, storytelling and religion in the Viking Age.

Cost

From £6.25 + VAT per pupil (full-day bookings only)

A full-day booking costs £750 + VAT, plus any applicable travel expenses.

Full-day bookings include:

Immersive AR escape room workshops for 3–4 KS2 classes
Different curriculum-linked topics for each class if required
All equipment provided, including iPads and AR mats
Capacity for up to 36 pupils per session
Pre-workshop preparation materials
Follow-up classroom activities
Access to the national Puzzle Locker leaderboard
Classroom display posters
A dedicated facilitator throughout the day

Schools are required to print a small number of worksheets used during the workshop.

Testimonials

“This is an amazing idea that immediately engages the children. I particularly enjoyed the way it encourages collaboration and teamwork.”

Mrs Chapman, St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Requirements

Booking a Puzzle Locker Workshop Day is straightforward. Schools simply need to select the workshop topics they would like to run, identify the KS2 classes taking part, and provide a preferred date along with their school postcode so that a final quote can be prepared.

Before the visit, we will work with you to create a timetable that fits around your school day, hall availability and workshop requirements. We can typically accommodate 3–4 classes across the day, with each workshop lasting 60–70 minutes.

To host a Puzzle Locker Workshop Day, schools will need:

A hall, sports hall or similar large indoor space
Access for our facilitator 45 minutes before the first session
Teachers to deliver a short 45-minute pre-workshop lesson using the provided resources
A small number of printed worksheets

All other equipment, including iPads and AR mats, is provided by Puzzle Locker.

Workshops are designed specifically for KS2 pupils and can be adapted for different year groups.

Available Regions

Locations in England
Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, East Sussex, Essex, Gloucestershire, Greater London, Greater Manchester, Hampshire, Herefordshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Lancashire, Leicestershire, London, Warwickshire, West Midlands, West Sussex, West Yorkshire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire

About This Provider (Puzzle Locker) *

Head Office: Puzzle Locker, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26

About Puzzle Locker

Puzzle Locker brings the excitement of escape rooms into primary schools, transforming the school hall into an immersive, curriculum-linked adventure.

Using iPads, Augmented Reality, teamwork and topic-themed puzzles, pupils work together to crack codes, uncover artefacts and complete their mission before time runs out.

Our workshops are designed for KS2 pupils and support key skills including critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity. With history topics such as Romans, Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Greeks and WW2, Puzzle Locker offers a memorable alternative to traditional classroom learning — without the need for coach hire or complicated trip planning.

Every session is fully set up and delivered in school, giving teachers a hassle-free way to bring learning to life through exciting, game-based experiences.

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