Events 2009
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.
Thu 19 February:
North Somerset Museum (Small Event)
In door display of Viking life and times aimed at Key Stage Two children on half term.Sat 21 - Sun 22 February:
York (Small Event)
A charity event with the Vikings and Jorvik Afloat.Sun 1 March:
Wolstanton Newcastle Staffordshire (Small Event)
Wolstanton High School Heritage Fair. Combat Displays at 12, 2 and 4 pm as part of the schools community program.Fri 6 March:
Leeds Metripolitan University (Small Event)
"Celtic" themed event inspired by its proximity to St.Patricks Day for University staff and students.Sat 4 - Sun 5 April:
Martial Arts Festival UK - Parklands Leisure Centre, Oadby, Leics (Small Event)
Very small show, one little battle each day.Sat 11 - Mon 13 April:
Stratford Armouries, Snitterfield, Stratford Upon Avon (Small Event)
Living History throughout the day with combat.Sat 25 April:
Royton & Crompton School, Oldham (Small Event)
St George s Day family fun day with the local community, featuring the Vikings. 1pm to 5pm, admission free.Sat 2 May:
Ely Eel Festival, Jubilee Gardens, Ely, Cambs (Small Event)
We are providing a small LHE and 2 arena displays at the world Famous Ely Eel Festival. From 12-3pm.Sat 2 - Sun 3 May:
Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow (Small Event)
Weapons through the Ages with Viking Encampment.Sat 2 - Mon 4 May:
Corfe Castle, Dorset (Medium Event)
For the forth year in a row we have impressed the National trust with our shows to be asked back again to this stunning castle. Gates will open between 10-5pm each day. There will be a L.H.E, the murder of king Edward, a skirmish, training of the fyrd, including Kiddie vik. The year is 876Ad, a battle between King Alfred & Guthrum is fought at Wareham.Mon 4 May:
Egromont Castle, West Cumbria (Small Event)
The show is from 12 to 4pm. March through the town with the rest of the events. Then a 1/2 hour battle later in the afternoon.Sat 9 May:
Village Green, Elstow, Bedfordshire (Small Event)
Village fete to raise funds for the village church.Sat 16 May:
Wherewell, Andover, Hants (Small Event)
School Fete with Vikings!Sat 16 May:
Kettering Museum (Small Event)
Part of a small multi-period display in the museum gardens. Small LHE presence only.Sat 16 - Sun 17 May:
Sarehole Mill, Birmingham (Small Event)
Part of a large council organised event with fun fair, model railway, crafts stalls, country crafts, all the Tolkien characters around and about the show. Formally The Tolkien Event now rebranded Middle Earth Weekend small living history with our own combat arena for ad hok combat displays.Sun 17 May:
Jarrow Medieval Fair, Bede s World, Jarrow (Small Event)
Small local show at the annual Jarrow medieval fair, which in turn is part of the local Jarrow Festival. A living history encampment and two arena appearances to demonstrate period combat. The event is located on the field between the Bede s World Museum and St. Peter s Church, Jarrow. Gates open 10am till 4:30pm.Sat 23 - Mon 25 May:
Crediton (Major Event)
To commemorate the first bishop of Crediton in 909. This is the first of six different events this year to commemorate the bishops 1100th anniversary.Fri 29 - Sun 31 May:
Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear (Small Event)
A three day small scale show as part of the Living Frontier weekend which will see reenactment events at most of the major tourist attractions on Hadrian s Wall. The Vikings will demonstrate life in the area just after the Romans left, with Saxon tribes moving into the area and taking control. These actions ultimately ending with the establishment of Northumbria as a major kingdom in Anglo Saxon England.Sat 30 May:
Doncaster (Small Event)
Join the Vikings for combat and story telling as part of a multi-period event
Sat 30 - Sun 31 May:
Dufftown, North East Scotland (Small Event)
Battle of Morlach 1010 - King Malcolm the 2nd against the Danes. The battle took place near the Giant s Chair and the monastery of Mortlach.
Sat 30 - Sun 31 May:
Gloucester Docks (Small Event)
Gloucester Historic Docks Multi period displays.
Sat 6 June:
Clent First School. Worcestershire (Small Event)
Small show at Clent First School, Worcestershire.
Sat 6 June:
Sampford Brett Village Fete (Small Event)
See the Vikings at Sampford Brett Village Fete, Taunton, Somerset (10.30 - 2.30); meet the warriors, handle the weapons, walk around an authentic living history camp and see some of the crafts our ancestors practised over a 1000 years ago. Thrill to the clashing of swords and watch battles at 11.00 & 12.30.
Sun 7 June:
Shefford Gala, Bedfordshire (Small Event)
Shefford Gala, local village fete, all the usual things going on including a parade through the village centre, a display of crafts along with two combat displays in the arena. Robert Bloomfield School, Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, Bedfordshire.
Sun 7 June:
Navenby, Lincolnshire (Small Event)
Part of the Navenby Archaeology Group's Annual festival. The Vikings will be providing Living History and craft demonstrations and three arena events: A combat demonstration, a kiddie's battle, and a re-enactment based on a local historical event.
Sat 13 - Sun 14 June:
Russel Park, Bedford (Major Event)
Major Event cancelled due to local government reorganisation, Bedford is now part of a new unitary authority.
Sat 20 June:
Bletchley (Small Event)
This is a one day charity event for Milton Keynes Special care baby unit.Sat 20 June:
Druids Heath, Birmingham (Small Event)
Event at a park near Bells Farm to promote community activities in the area.Sat 20 June:
Holy Trinity School, Weymouth (Small Event)
School fete, 12-3p. Kiddie vike & combat throught the afternoon.Sat 20 June:
Sacred Heart Primary School, Burley, Leeds (Small Event)
Sacred Heart Primary School Fete.Sat 20 - Sun 21 June:
Little Downham, Ely, Cambs (Medium Event)
Show based on the final conquest of the isle of ely and surrounding fens by william the conquer in 1071.
Sat 20 - Sun 21 June:
Lego Land Windsor (Small Event)
A Viking Longship Display at Legoland theme park in Windsor.Sun 21 June:
Sholver, Oldham, OL1 4NY (Small Event)
A fun event to celebrate the history and heritage of Oldham. A mixture of crafts and combat displays. 12 - 5pm. The Northgate pub Sholver Lane ,Sholver Green ,Sholver, Oldham, OL1 4NY.Sat 27 June:
Pangbourne, Reading, Berks (Small Event)
Pangbourne Village Fete, Viking camp and displays.Sat 27 - Sun 28 June:
Huntingdon Racecourse, Huntingdon (Small Event)
Classic Corvette Summer Nationals Event. This is a real family event over two days with lots more than just cars to see. There will be stunt plane aerobatics, Battle of Britain fly past, falconry displays and a viking battle. Plus a full living history village.Sat 27 - Sun 28 June:
Peterborough Cathedral, Peterborough (Medium Event)
This event will be held in the Cathedral grounds in Peterborough, a pretigious spot. There will combat displays and an extensive Living History Encampment.Sun 28 June:
Great Moor Park, Stockport (Small Event)
The Friends of Great Moor Park Fete.10.30 am till 4.30 pm. Small Living History & combat displays.Mon 29 June - Tue 7 July:
Peel Viking Festival, IOM (Major Event)
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July educational displays for schools. Saturday 4 July to Monday 6 July displays of Viking life and battles.Fri 10 - Sat 11 July:
Lapford Devon (Small Event)
Meet the Saxons & Vikings at the Lapford Revel 2009, hog roast, bouncey castle, saxon scare-crow competition.Sat 11 July:
Pirton near Hitchin, Herts (Small Event)
Pirton Village Fair, near Hitchin. Living History display and combat.1pm-5pm.Sat 11 - Sun 12 July:
Archeolink Pre-History Park, Oyne, North East Scotland (Small Event)
Viking and Pictish encampment and skirmishes.Sun 12 July:
Bromham Village Hall, Bromham, Bedfordshire (Small Event)
Local village fete. There will be a living history village with crafts and an arena display. All the usual activity s of a village fete will be going on, including, dancing, craft stalls, bring and buy, hotdogs and candy floss.Sat 18 July:
Littleborough Rush Bearing Festival, Littleborough (Small Event)
The Littleborough Rush Bearing Festival. With Viking Living History & combat.Sat 18 July:
Parr Sports Ground, Cornwall (Small Event)
See how people lived 1000 years ago, thrill to the sound of real combat at 12.30 & 2.30pm.Sat 18 - Sun 19 July:
Old Sarum Castle, Salisbury (Small Event)
English Heritage Archeology Weekend. Spend time with an archaeologist uncovering artefacts from Old Sarums history. Children can get involved with activities including a sand-pit excavation to learn how archaeologists uncover, recover and record evidence, plus finds washing, to learn how archaeologists process the evidence! There are lots of fun and games to take part in like our Beat the Archaeologist Challenge or Guess the Mystery Object from Old Sarum s past. Plus, visit the Viking living history encampment on site and see how Vikings lived and fought.Sat 25 - Sun 26 July:
Ancient teconology centre, Cranbourne, Dorset (Small Event)
Start of their Archeology week and hopfully the opening of their long house. Open to the public 10-5 on both days. L.H.E, crafts, show & tell and two skirmishes.Sat 25 - Sun 26 July:
Kelmarsh Hall, Northants (Medium Event)
English Heritage Festival of History.Sun 2 August:
Bersham Heritage Park, Wrexham (Small Event)
Wrexham History Festival, at the Bersham Ironworks Heritage Park. Viking Age military encampment demonstrating Welsh/Saxon/Viking and Norman everyday crafts and weaponry. Arena events include at least two Battle displays.Sat 8 - Sun 9 August:
Sutton Hoo, nr Woodbridge ,Suffolk (Small Event)
Sutton Hoo through the Ages event. Vikings of the 9th/10th Centuries. With a LHE and two arena display.Sun 9 August:
Tregony Heavy Horse Show, Tregony, Cornwall (Small Event)
Meet the Vikings (and the Saxons plus maybe a celt or two), with displays of single combat and shield wall warfare. Try on bits of kit and talk to the warriors.Fri 14 - Sun 16 August:
Bloodstock Open Air , Catton Hall (Small Event)
Public appearances and a combat display at a large open air Music festival in Derbyshire. This event is for the festival goers at this new Heavy Metal Music Festival.Sat 15 - Sun 16 August:
Tithe Barn, Abbottsbury, Nr Weymouth (Small Event)
Show opens at 10am each day till 5pm. There will be a show and tell with a skirmish & a main battle at 3pm. See the Saxon fyrd repel the Viking invaders.Sat 15 - Sun 16 August:
Bedes World Museum, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear (Small Event)
Vikings will be at the Bedes World Saxon farmstead to populate the long house and demonstrate period crafts and combat.Sat 22 - Sun 23 August:
Scotland s National Living History Fair, Lanark racecourse, Lanark (Small Event)
History through the ages at Lanark Racecourse.Sat 29 - Mon 31 August:
Lindisfarne Priory (Major Event)
Major Vikings event at Lindisfarne Priory over the August Bank Holiday. Show times will be set to match the tides ; provisionally Saturday 12 noon till 6pm, Sunday and Monday 10am till 5pm. Note that Lindisfarne is accessed via a tidal causeway and the tide will close the causeway for around 4 hours in the middle of each day. Please check local tide tables for causeway opening/closing times.Fri 4 - Sun 6 September:
Largs, North Ayrshire (Major Event)
Vallhalla Day 5 September 2009 - Battle of Largs Re-enactment 7.30pm Largs North Ayrshire. 1263 The last Viking invasion on mainland Britain!Sat 12 September - Fri 29 May:
North Holmwood, Surrey (Small Event)
North Holmwood Village Day. A day to celebrate living in North Holmwood, from children s fancy dress to Viking sagas; from a jazz band to a dog agility class; from how to make a hanging basket to how to Splat the Rat. From 12 noon to 6 pm.Sun 13 September:
Canterbury Castle, Canterbury. (Small Event)
Norman living history and display of arms for Heritage Open Days.Sat 19 - Sun 20 September:
Poterne, Wiltshire. (Small Event)
Medieval Fair with Viking camp and combat.Sat 10 - Sun 11 October:
Battle Abbey (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 26 October - Sun 1 November:
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village (Small Event)
A week in the Anglo Saxon Village as a 6th Century extended family group.Sat 31 October:
Keswick Museum, Keswick, Cumbria (Small Event)
This is a small day show being held by Keswick museum. Starts at 10 am and runs to 5pm.