Meet Saxon villagers and warriors!
Activities free with your admission! *
Normal entrance prices apply.
The early period of Anglo Saxon period of the 7th Century and the rule of King Penda, the last Pagan king of England - was an exciting and mysterious time. Cloaked by the mists of what we call the Dark Ages, these turbulent years from the late 5th to the mid 8th witnessed the end of an empire and the birth of a Nation.
As Angles, Saxons, Jutes, Frisians, Franks and many smaller tribes migrated and integrated with the native Romano British Celts. Wars also erupted, territory claimed and fought over, kingdoms rose and fell along with their leaders.
Connect with our past through living history demonstrations and displays with the warriors, villagers and craftspeople of Swords of Penda.
Meet the people of our past!
Discover the Saxon way of life with living history displays and combat (weather dependant)
Get hands-on and learn an ancient skill like spinning or carving chalk as you explore our open-air site
Please be aware many of our guided activities and demonstrations are delivered by our wonderful volunteers and may be subject to change on the day.
Annual Passholders get free admission to the farm any day we’re open for general admission — you only need to visit twice before you’re quid’s in! Learn more.
DOGS: Please feel free to bring your dogs with you! We just ask that they are well-behaved and kept on leads at all times.
REFUNDS: If we aren’t able to open the farm on the day of your visit, you will of course be completely refunded. Unfortunately in any other circumstances we aren’t able to offer refunds.