Take a Walk Through a Viking Camp
Experience the sights and sounds of life 1000 years ago when you walk through the streets of our encampment.
We portray the life and times of early mediaeval Britain, living in tents based on finds from Viking boat graves in Norway or Anglo-Saxon getelds. Smell the wood smoke as we cook food of the period over open fireplaces. Watch as our craftworkers spin wool and weave fabric for clothing, make leather pouches and belts, use pole lathes to turn bowls and cups or carve wooden boxes and chests.
Stop and talk to our warriors and learn about the weapons they use and armour they wear. You can try on a helmet and feel the weight of a mail shirt, a shield and sword. Your children will be given the opportunity to train to join the Viking army. Watch the local Jarl dispense justice or a bishop and his court visit his followers. We welcome you to join us in this representation of the daily life of our ancestors.
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The Vikings is an educational charity, reg. 1062495 in the UK
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The Vikings is a re-enactment Society dedicated to recreating the life and times of the Dark Age period, not only the battles and skirmishes of the period, but also the dress, crafts and every-day life of the different peoples of that time. Founded in 1971, The Vikings are the oldest and largest Dark Age re-enactment society in the UK.