Events 2011
Last year's diary
This list is based on information from the society newsletter and the society email list. Some small events handled at local group level will be missing as are details of visits to schools.
Sat 30 April - Mon 2 May:
Corfe Castle, Corfe, Dorset (Medium Event)
The year is 876AD the year of Guthrum sacking Wareham. Follow the story from 10am when the gates open with a skirmish, have a look around the L.H.E encampment & talk to the saxon/viking ladies & worriors, see how the justice is served in the king Alfred court. You can see your children train to be in the saxon fryd & combat will finsh of your great day in this stunning castle.
Sat 30 April - Mon 2 May:
Tutbury Castle, Tutbury, Staffordshire (Medium Event)
Battles and Living History crafts over the Bank Holiday weekend at the spectacular Tutbury Castle. The castle is located in the village of Tutbury close to the A50 near to Derby and Burton on Trent.
Sat 21 - Sun 22 May:
Sarehole Mill, Birmingham (Small Event)
Middle Earth weekend formally known at the Tolkien Weekend. A two day free extravaganza with fund fair, craft stalls, plans and activities on a Tolkien theme.
Sun 29 - Mon 30 May:
Rhuddlan Castle, Rhuddlan, North-East Wales (Medium Event)
Siege of Rhuddlan 1075AD. Battle between Anglo-Normans and Welsh/Vikings. Two day event with battles and living history encampment both days.
Sat 11 June:
Glyn Ceiriog, Denbighshire, North-East Wales (Small Event)
One day event at the Glyn Ceiriog Carnival, located in the beautiful Ceiriog Valley. 10/11th century Welsh early medieval encampment with combat displays.
Sun 12 June:
Robert Bloomfield Middle School, Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire (Small Event)
Shefford Gala, great day out for the whole family. Large parade though the town, followed by lots of fun dispays in the arenas.
Sat 25 June:
Happy Valley Birmingham (Small Event)
Small scale community event, fair, craft and charity stalls, boot fair, Viking/Tudor re-enactment.
Sat 25 - Sun 26 June:
Peterborough Cathedral (Medium Event)
Again we will be supporting the multi period event in the very prestigious venue of Peterborough Cathedral. We will be presenting the period of the cathedral s foundation in 655AD. We will be reenacting the turbulent conflicts between Mercia and Northumbria in this period. There will be a Living History Encampment in the Dean s Garden and combat demonstrations in the cloister.
Sat 2 July:
Beechfields Recreation Ground, Timperley, Cheshire (Medium Event)
The Altrincham Festival is an annual event and is considered to be the main event in the Trafford Area. The Vikings are one of this years main attractions - there will be living history, combat shows and a parade through the village. For more information see http://www.yourfestival.org.uk/site/ A good family day out.
Sun 3 July:
Horton Road, Brafield on the Green, Northamptonshire (Small Event)
Northamptonshire Country Show, large showground event with lots of displays and events going on throughout the day. Makes a great family day out with plenty to do, no chance of getting bored here. For further details check out www.northamptonshirecountryfair.com
Sat 30 - Sun 31 July:
Ancient technology Centre, Cranbourne (Small Event)
Open to the public 10am-5pm each day, there will be a show and tell & a skirmish both days. L.H.E, the longhouse & crafts on show too.
Tue 9 - Thu 11 August:
Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight (Medium Event)
Step inside a world of Saxons and Normans. Witness soldiers preparing armour, see tradesmen carrying out woodwork and learn about traditional cooking methods. All children are welcome to join in the Time Travellers Go… events.
Sat 13 - Sun 14 August:
Tithe Barn, Abbottsbury, Dorset (Small Event)
Show opens at 10am each day till 5pm,there will be a show an tell with a skirmish & a battle each day. Come & see the saxon fyrd repel the viking invaders.
Sat 20 - Sun 21 August:
Lindisfarne Priory, Northumberland (Major Event)
A Vikings major reenactment event at Lindisfarne priory in Northumberland. The site is on an island at high tide and access is dependant on tide times. For tide times see http://www.holy-island.info/lindisfarnecastle/2011/ For opening times refer to English Heritage website for the priory at http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/lindisfarne-priory
Sat 27 - Mon 29 August:
Tamworth, Staffordshire (Major Event)
Tamworth Castle - 3 day show Saturday/Sunday/Monday.Timeline 917AD Aethelflaeda`s sacking of Derby - Mercians vs Danes
Sat 3 - Sun 4 September:
The Pencil, Largs, Scotland (Major Event)
Battle of Largs Re-enactment 7.30pm Largs North Ayrshire. 1263 The last Viking invasion on mainland Britain.
Sat 17 September:
Hazelwell Park, Birmingham (Small Event)
One day event small living history and two combat displays.
Sat 15 - Sun 16 October:
Battle Abbey, East Sussex (Major Event)
Major show depicting the Battle of Hastings, 1066. To be held at the English Heritage Battle Abbey. The annual Battle of Hastings 1066 Saxon v Norman.
Mon 24 - Sun 30 October:
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village (Small Event)
The Vikings are spending a week living in the reconstruction houses as a 6th Century extended family group, cooking and eating together in the hall. With opportunities to try crafts, including those that take a bit longer than you get at a weekend show. The site also has a forge and bread oven.