VIKING FESTIVAL AT FLAG FEN!

Over 300 Vikings will set up camp at flag Fen this bank holiday preparing for an epic clash!

Re-enactors from across the UK will gather for the return of the Viking Festival and this year, you can experience the epic battle of Ringmere 1010. It’s all happening over the May Bank Holiday weekend, from Saturday May 3 to Monday May 5.

All ages can enjoy a full day of immersive experiences, with a packed programme of events running across all three days. ESP went along last year and it was a great day out that we can thoroughly recommend.

Thrilling weapons and archery displays will take place throughout the festival, along with a spectacular skirmish – and you’ll even have the chance to try your hand at axe throwing* and archery!

It’s not all about the battles though. You can step back in time and discover what life was like in a real Viking encampment. Explore a Viking burial site, learn about their diet, and watch traditional crafts such as woodworking, metalworking, cooking, and weaving in action.

Did you know the Battle of Ringmere was fought on 5 May 1010? The highlight of each day will be the dramatic re-enactment of this historic clash, as an Anglo-Danish army from Cambridgeshire and East Anglia, led by Ulfcytel (Ulfketil), faces off against a Viking force commanded by Thorkell the Tall. Watch as skilled re-enactors charge into battle, swords flashing and shields clashing, recreating the intensity and drama of ancient warfare.

Don’t miss this unforgettable journey into Viking history – book your tickets now!

The Viking Festival is open from 10am and admission charges apply: £4.25 children, £8.50 adults, £21.25 families (2 adults, 3 children) and under 5s are free. Parking is free. 

Pre-book The Viking Festival 2025 online: www.flagfen.org.uk/events

*Additional cost. Cash payment only.