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48 pages of KING ARTHUR & BRITISH LEGENDS
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King Arthur & British Legends Activity Sheets
(48 Pages for £11.25)
 

Available Legends Sheets

King Arthur & British Legends


 
Uffington White Horse Sheet

This sheet asks multiple choice questions about the horse and its legends. Then you must work out what your answers tell you about it. Also do some maths to work out how long the horse is in double-decker buses. Does it really look like a horse at all?

 


 
Branwen Story Sheet

This sheet shows a cartoon strip telling the story of Branwen and her brother, Bendigeidfran, King of Britain. The speech bubbles, however, are blank and you must fill in what the characters are saying. You could also cut up the six pictures prior to presenting them to those doing the activity and ask them to put them in the correct order. Includes Story.

Not available as a free sample. 

 


 
Celtic Gods Sheet

Read the descriptions of the named gods. Then identify which picture shows which god and write in his name.

 


 
Celtic Goddesses Sheet

Read the descriptions of the named goddesses. Then identify which picture shows which goddess and write in his name.

 


 
Roman Gods Sheet

Read the descriptions of the named gods. Then identify which picture shows which god and write in his name.


Roman Gods Sheet 2

Read the descriptions of the named gods. Then identify which picture shows which god and write in his name.

 


 
Roman Goddesses Sheet

Read the descriptions of the named goddesses. Then identify which picture shows which goddess and write in her name.


 
St. Joseph of Arimathea Sheet

Lots to do on this multi-activity sheet. What relation was Joseph to Jesus? What part of Britain is he supposed to have visited? Complete the song, answer the questions and work out where each story took place.


 
King Arthur's Life Story Sheet

This sheet shows four key moments from the legend of King Arthur. You are asked to identify what is happening in each picture.

 


 
King Arthur's Death Sheet

This sheet shows King Arthur dying by the lakeside after the Battle of Camlann, but there are lots of things missing. Can you draw them in to complete the scene?

 


 
Arthurian Characters Sheet

This sheet shows a number of characters from the life story of King Arthur. You are asked if you can recognise and name them.

 


 
Morgan Le Fay Sheet

What do you know and what can you work out about Morgan Le Fay? Use this sheet to find out.


 
Merlin Sheet

What do you know and what can you work out about Merlin? Use this sheet to find out.

 


 
Lady of the Lake Sheet

The Lady of the Lake is well-known from Arthurian stories, but here are some details you might not have been aware of. Use them to work out which goddess she might have been in the original stories and explain your choice.


 
King Arthur Finger Puppets Sheet

Make six of your very own finger puppets featuring King Arthur and his friends with this easy-to-use cut-out sheet.

 


 
Knights of the Round Table Finger Puppets Sheet

Make six of your very own Knights of the Round Table finger puppets with this easy-to-use cut-out sheet. Same as the British Finger Puppets Sheet.

 


 
Arthurian Knights Comparison Sheet

The Arthurian knights in the story books dressed very differently from the real ones. Compare the two and list the differences.


 
Round Table Puzzle Sheet

This sheet is a puzzle in which you have to work out which knights sat where at King Arthur's Round Table. There is a long list of clues available in both challenging and simplified versions. Why not go through it in a group, with everyone taking the part of a different knight.

Not available as a free sample. 


 
Arthurian Heraldry Sheet

This two-pager tells the story of Sir Turquine and the shields of the Knights of the Round Table. Using the descriptions, can you identify whose coats of arms are hanging from the tree?

Not available as a free sample. 


 
Arthurian Feelings Sheet

This is a double page sheet showing eight Knights of the Round Table with blank faces. Also shown are a dozen different ways of drawing different expressions. You must choose and draw in an appropriate expression for how each knight feels in the listed situations. A basic knowledge of the Arthurian stories is helpful. 

Not available as a free sample. 

 


 
Green Knight Spot the Difference Sheet

Here are two pictures of the Green Knight arriving at King Arthur's Court; but one is slightly different from the other. Can you spot the twelve changes?


 
Mount Badon Activity Sheet

This sheet shows a map of Britain marked with possible locations for King Arthur's victorious Battle of Mount Badon marked on it. You are given some clues as to the kind of area historians think it might have taken place in and asked to choose your favourite candidate. and explain why.

 


 
King Arthur's Grave Debate Sheet

Use the twelve argument cards to have a debate about whether or not the monks of Glastonbury really found King Arthur's grave in 1190. Compete with teacher's notes.

Not available as a free sample. 

 


 
Celtic Saints Sheet

This sheet shows four Celtic saints. You are asked to name each one from a list giving their jobs or actions.

 


 
Illtud's Maze Sheet

This sheet briefly tells the story of St. Illtud and asks if you can help him find his way through the marshland maze (based on a carving found at St. David's). Includes a question about forgiveness.

 


 
Saxon Gods Sheet

This sheet shows four Anglo-Saxon gods and a list of their names, each with an identifying feature. You are asked to identify each one and say which ones had days of the week named after them.

 


 
Saxon Goddesses Sheet

This sheet shows three Anglo-Saxon goddesses and a list of their names, each with an identifying feature. You are asked to identify each one and say which one has Friday named after her.

 


 
Viking Gods Sheet

This sheet shows four Viking gods and a list of their names, each with an identifying feature. Very similar to the Saxon Gods Sheet. Together, they form a 'Spot the Difference'.

 


 
Viking Goddesses Sheet

This sheet shows three Viking goddesses and a list of their names, each with an identifying feature. Slightly different from the Saxon Goddesses Sheet. 

 


 
St. Dunstan & the Devil Sheet

Read the story of St. Dunstan's encounter with the Devil. Then draw in the two characters that he has trapped by the nose and answer the question.

 


 
Lady Godiva Sheet

Use the map and the picture to complete the quote from Earl Leofric, fill in the speech bubble, work out the name of the man who was struck blind and think about similar stories. Lots to do in the multi-activity sheet.

 


 
Dragons Sheet

This sheet shows three different types of dragon which were supposed to have been found in Britain. Count their legs and find out about colours. then think about what makes a dragon and why people believed in them. 

 


 
Unicorn Sheet

This sheet encourages you to think about what a unicorn is and why people thought they existed. Fill in the blanks and the boxes and work out how much the Windsor Unicorn Horn would be worth today!

 


 
Mermaids Sheet

This sheet asks lots of questions bout mermaids. How much do you know?


 
Gog and Magog Sheet

Answer the questions and identify the differences between the two ancient giants who once guarded the City of London.

 


 
Robin Hood Finger Puppets Sheet

Make six of your very own finger puppets featuring Robin Hood and his Merry Men with this easy-to-use cut-out sheet.

 


 
Robin Hood's Enemies Finger Puppets Sheet

Make six of your very own finger puppets featuring Robin Hood's enemies with this easy-to-use cut-out sheet.

 


 
Measuring with Friar Tuck Sheet

This is a maths measuring sheet. Help Friar Tuck work out the right angle to fire from and how how long it will take Robin Hood's arrow to reach its target, using the scale and the information provided.

 


 
Herne the Hunter Sheet

This sheet shows Herne the Hunter and asks several questions about him and the ancient gods he is associated with. It also touches on wizards and Shakespeare.

 


 
Dick Whittington Sheet

This sheet shows Dick Whittington and his wife at home in their solar. You must help their cat find the mice hiding in the room.

 


 

Witches Sheet

People really believed in witches in the past, but what did they think they looked like and what did they think they did? Draw your own witch and answer questions about those who got persecuted.

Single Free Sample Request

If you let us know what school you're at (if you're a teacher) or what county/state you're in (for others), you can request a single free sample by mailing nashfordpublishing@googlemail.com . Please remember to let us know which one you'd like (but note that some sheets are excluded from this offer). 

More Info

We have a wide range of British history activity sheets for kids available. They are very competitively priced and contain many more illustrations than other sheets on the market: all exclusive to Nash Ford Publishing. You can purchase them very cheaply in sets organised by subject. All sheets are shown and described above. Some are quick, some are longer and take more thought or involve making things. Most are single pages, but some are more. Some can be used straight off. Others are designed to be used after a little learning, which our Early British Kingdoms website can help with of course. All of them double as colouring sheets and will keep your pupils or children amused for hours. For activity sheets from other periods of British history, click here.

       

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