Meet a warband of saxons!
Activities free with your admission!
Normal entrance prices apply.
Discover life in Anglo-Saxon England! Meet a warband of Saxons from Herigeas Hundas as they take over our Saxon halls in an immersive weekend of combat displays, battles, living history, and more.
Witness weapons displays like archery, and see the famous Saxon shieldwall in action! Plus see demonstrations of crafts like blacksmithing, cooking, or clothes-making, explore the Saxon encampment, and meet members of the clan from warriors to wise women.
Get hands on with the past, and discover what life would have been like in Anglo-Saxon Britain. Would you want to be a Saxon?
Living history weekend
Explore our Saxon mead halls as they are taken over by Anglo Saxons
Watch exciting combat displays and crafts demonstrations
Meet the Saxons and hear talks about Saxon life
Learn an ancient skill with our hands-on activities
Get inspired by ancient art as part of our summer holiday trail Creativity Quest!
What’s on
Please note events/timings may be subject to change on the day, please check the blackboard at the Visitor Centre for the latest information.
11:00am: Archery & Missiles display
11:30am: Ancient Music talk with Raedwulf (Saturday only)
12:00pm: Plant Dyeing talk with Osthryth
12:30pm: Saxon Pottery talk with Osgar (Saturday only)
1:00pm: Foraging & Hunting talk with Eadweard
1:30pm: The Anglo-Saxon Cunning Woman talk with Rynswith
2:00pm: Woodworking talk with Auldwulf
3:00pm: Combat Display
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.