The Norman Conquest
The Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066, is one of the most famous battles in English history and a key turning point in the story of England. But who were the Normans, why did William want to conquer and what happened afterwards?
Welcome to our guide to the Norman Conquest where you can learn about all of this and more. Scroll down this page to get started!
1066: what happened at the battle of Hastings?
The Battle of Hastings is one of the most famous in English history. But what actually happened in 1066? Tap below to find out everything you need to know about the battle!
Find out more
Where's William?
It’s August 1086 and King William I’s tenants-in-chief and land-owning men are gathered to swear an oath to ‘the Conqueror’ at Old Sarum but he’s gone missing in the crowds. Can you find him?
Tap or click below to download the game.
Find William!Quiz time!
Could you organise the Norman invasion? Or perhaps you'd rather be one of William's knights? Take our fun quizzes to find out!
What's for dinner in a Norman castle?
A festive Norman feast is taking place at Sherborne Old Castle. But can you guess what’s on the Christmas lunch menu?
Feasts used to celebrate special occasions like Christmas or the end of the harvest. The types of food served to people and where they were seated at the table depended on their status. Let’s join the Norman bishop Roger of Salisbury as he hosts a Christmas feast…
Join the feastLearn to draw William the Conqueror!
Calling all aspiring artists! Join Wesley Robins, illustrator of English Heritage Kids Rule! magazine, for a fun, draw-along art tutorial.
Wesley will explain step-by-step how to draw William the Conqueror, who led the Norman Conquest of England – so grab some paper and a pencil or pen and get ready to draw along with him! Plus, read the page to find out more about William and what happened in 1066.
Start drawing!
-
Kids Rule! TV: The Norman Conquest
-
What was life like for a child in Norman England?
Play Norman Conquest 'Who's Who?'
Can you guess who your opponent has on their card?
Download this Battle of Hastings themed guessing game to learn about the people of 1066 and challenge your family and friends!.
Play the game!Read Kids Rule! magazine online
Why did the Normans invade England? In these issues, you can find out everything you need to know about this important moment in England’s history, what life was like in the years afterwards, how to build a Norman castle and much more!
The Kids Rule! magazine series follows the history of England, from prehistory to present. It’s designed to help you discover more about the past, through fun facts, illustrated stories, games, puzzles and competitions.
Click or tap the magazine pictures below to get started.
Colour a Norman poster!
We've created a series of posters showing how people lived in England through time. Download them all from our Kids Rule! pages to create your own mega timeline of English history!
Download Your Poster
