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Viking Raid
The Vikings have arrived and taken over a Saxon settlement at the museum!
Explore the Viking and Saxon living history camps and watch as the clash between the two forces unfolds before your eyes.
Get involved in games, music, storytelling and fun activities from the Viking Age. Then join us to watch as the raid begins and see who wins in the battle between the Vicious Vikings and the Christian forces of Wessex. There will also be some have-a-go archery, Viking storytelling, drumming workshops and children’s warrior drill & sailing a longship.
Explore the Viking and Saxon living history camps and watch as the clash between the two forces unfolds before your eyes.
Get involved in games, music, storytelling and fun activities from the Viking Age. Then join us to watch as the raid begins and see who wins in the battle between the Vicious Vikings and the Christian forces of Wessex. There will also be some have-a-go archery, Viking storytelling, drumming workshops and children’s warrior drill & sailing a longship.
Sunday 24 August and Monday 25 August
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire HP8 4AB
24 & 25 August – 10am to 5pm, £16 for Adults and £11 for kids when pre-booked
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