Vikings Festival - Flag Fen

The Viking Festival 2025

3 May 2025 - 5 May 2025

Flag Fen Archaeology Park

Prepare for Battle!

A living history weekend with Skirmish and weapons demonstrations, have-a-go archery, battle recreations and lots more all the family can enjoy.

The Vikings are pitching up at Flag Fen from 3 -5 May 2025, and families can enjoy this living history weekend with authentic Viking camps, have-a-go archery, watch battle re-enactments and lots more, all ages can enjoy!

See the Battle of Ringmere 1010 played out before you

Meet Angles and Danes in our Living history encampment

Watch combat re-enactments on the battlefield

Enjoy archery displays and try your hand with a bow and arrow

Photo credit: Terry Harris

£4.25

Child

£8.50

Adult

£21.25

Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)

£0.00

Under 5s

Discounts available to annual pass holders.

Find out more about annual pass prices

Travel through time to discover what it was like to live in a real life Viking encampment. Explore a Viking burial, learn about the meals they ate and see the traditional woodworking, metalworking, cooking and weaving skills in action.

Visitors will be able to witness weapons, archery displays and a spectacular Skirmish with an opportunity to have a go at archery too! The highlight of each day will be the main re-enactment of the Battle of Ringmere 1010.

Did you know the battle of Ringmere in 1010 was fought on the 5th of May?

The battle was fought between an Anglo-Danish army from Cambridgeshire and East Anglia led by Ulfcytl (Ulfketil), and a Viking army led by Thorkell the Tall which may have included Olaf Haraldson aged 15, who went on to be King of Norway until his death in the battle of Stiklestad.

A day out to remember - Enjoy our family-friendly walking trail, experience the reconstructed Bronze Age & Iron Age roundhouses, and hop and jump around the play area. Top it all off with a relaxing bite to eat, hot cuppa or treat in our Roundhouse Café.

Check out Flag Fen's self-led activities, which include:

Den building
The Big Dig Tent
Roundhouse play village
Play area

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FAQs

Accessibility information?

The site is accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs. There is an accessible route from the visitor centre, to The Francis Pryor Preservation Hall and The Maisie Taylor Conservation Barn. The mere walk may not be suitable for buggies and wheelchairs in wet weather as it is a combination or grass and wood chip path surface.

There is an accessible car park, with ample spaces located very close to the main visitor centre.

Due to the abundance of wildlife around the site, only guide dogs can accompany their human companions.

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Do i get discount to the Viking Festival as an annual pass holder?

Yes. Discount prices are available to annual pass holders.

Annual pass ticket prices for the Viking Festival:

Adult: £2.00
Child: £1.00
Family: £5 (Includes 2 adults and up to 3 children)

For annual pass prices and details click here.

How long is the Viking Festival event?

The event takes place from 10am - 4pm with a series of event activities happening throughout the day.

How old do you need to be?

No age restrictions. The Viking Festival has lots to offer for all ages to enjoy, it's a great family day out!

Car parking?

Yes, free car parking onsite. Accessible parking available for Blue Badge holders located at the front of the Visitor Centre.

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The Viking Festival 2025

The Viking Festival 2025

Prepare for Battle!

Did you know the battle of Ringmere in 1010 was fought on the 5th of May?

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