Discover Anglo Saxon and Viking life with The Dark Ages Society
Activities free with your admission! *
Normal entrance prices apply.
Travel back to 883 AD and meet Saxons and Vikings. Members of The Dark Ages Society will be offering a glimpse of life in the 9th century and an opportunity to explore parts of Saxon and Viking life with a range of ancient skills demonstrations and displays.
There will be a small weapons display and a demonstration of board games that Vikings and Saxons would’ve played - or even try on a helmet!
Discover Anglo Saxon and Viking life
Explore the Saxon and Viking encampments surrounding our Saxon Halls.
Watch craft and ancient skills displays
Get hands-on and learn an ancient skill like fingerloop braiding 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.
*occasionally there are extra activities which may have a small charge such as archery or axe throwing available as part of our re-enactment weekends so you may wish to bring cash with you.
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.
COVID-19: We’re still being careful, and will follow the government advice at the time. We’re a mostly-outdoors site, and encourage people to mask indoors if it makes them more comfortable. If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been asked to self-isolate when you’re due to visit, please stay at home and take care of yourself.