Sat 12th - Sun 13th Oct 2024
The one and only Battle of Hastings re-enactment returns for 2024. Taking place on the very spot where King Harold and Duke William fought in 1066, don’t miss members of The Vikings, and several other reenactment societies, recreate the drama and intensity of this legendary conflict. Adventure into the encampments of the armies on either side of the historic battlefield, and come up close and personal with Saxon and Norman soldiers. Experience first-hand the intricacies of their weapons and the weight of their armour. Discover the clothes they wore, what food they ate, and watch them practice their 11th century skills and craftsmanship.
Battle Abbey, Battle, sussex
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The Vikings is an educational charity, reg. 1062495 in the UK
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The Vikings is a re-enactment Society dedicated to recreating the life and times of the Dark Age period, not only the battles and skirmishes of the period, but also the dress, crafts and every-day life of the different peoples of that time. Founded in 1971, The Vikings are the oldest and largest Dark Age re-enactment society in the UK.
