Vikings of Middle England – Living History Encampment –
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th September
Included in Daily Admission and Membership!
Make sure you book your space for an action packed weekend of family fun!
What to Expect
Experience a family-friendly day of Norse and early medieval life, including:
🔥 Food & Household
- Live cooking fire with demonstrations of historic food preparation such as bread and cheese.
- “Have-a-go” stations for grinding flour using a quern or churning butter.
⚔️ Armoury
- Interactive display of replica arms and armour.
- Handling collection with blunt weapons—perfect for photo opportunities and safe exploration.
✒️ Calligraphy
- Try your hand at writing with quills and ink.
- Learn about medieval scripts and book-making through live demonstrations and talks.
🪙 Coinstrike
- Strike your own coin in this popular hands-on activity – small additional cost for participants to cover materials
- Learn about early coinage and trade.
♟️ Games & Pastimes
- Play traditional games such as Hnefatafl (Viking Chess) and Nine Men’s Morris.
- Learn how early societies entertained themselves.
🔨 Whitesmith
- Watch jewellery being cast and shaped with traditional tools.
- Explore medieval metalwork techniques.
🧵 Textiles
- Demonstrations of weaving, spinning, and textile production.
- “Have-a-go” opportunities available
Running 13th & 14th September
Included in Daily Admission or Annual Membership
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today to avoid disappointment.