You'll find some of the activities on this page, but there's lots more to explore and find during the festival. From free games in the reenactment village, to challenges of strength with an enormous hammer, there's so much going on so be sure to explore Valhalla carefully!
Valhalla Viking Festival is all about spending the weekend BEING your most Viking self, not just watching other people be Viking, so there will be plenty of activities to get involved in.
We're still building up the list of activities that will be available for you at Valhalla Viking festival, but for now here's what you can expect to be doing.
Find out more about the 3 day Valhalla Feast.
Cost: The Feast is included in Full Weekend tickets and day tickets with feast access only. The price you pay covers drinks and food but also covers a portion of the running costs of the infrastructure and logistics needed to hold the feast. General admission day passes do not include access to the feast. The feast cannot be added to general admission day passes on the day so get your full ticket now. T&Cs apply
If the ceremonial parts of Viking culture are what interest you, then why not do an evening firewalk. Welcome the Gods and let them guide you through the flames. The ritual involves being part of building the fire, experiencing arrow breaking and more. Please find out more about in on the Tickets page
Join Chaka Schipper, an artivist and space holder, celebrated for his work as a drummer, keeper of the resonance and Ethno-Therapist. Currently the drummer for renowned band Heilung, this is a fantastic opportunity for an amazing experience in the SURUNA drumming circle. Spaces are limited and need to be pre-booked.
Full details for the experience on the booking page: BOOK HERE
Time: Sunday 26.07.2026 at 11:30 in the sparring arena
Are you a Heilung fan? Meet Chaka Schipper, their amazing drummer Saturday 25th July 2026 on the main stage in the Feast Hall. You'll get to know him, be able to ask questions about his experience, journey or touring as well as get autographs and photos with him.
Join the VALHALLA TRIVIA NIGHT and battle for glory, bragging rights… and some seriously good prizes.
TOP PRIZE:
A FREE WEEKEND TICKET FOR VALHALLA 2027 FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE WINNING TEAM! (No Feast ticket)
2ND PRIZE:
Early access to purchase ANY weekend ticket for 2027 before general release.
BEST TEAM NAME:
Wins a bottle of mead!
Solo participants welcome
Max 6 warriors per team
No pre-booking needed
In the case of a tie, victory will be decided by a Sudden Death Questions Round.
Location: Feast Hall (yes, the bars will be open for drinks)
Time: Thursday at 20:00
Cost: FREE to enter
If hurling an axe through the air into a target sounds like your thing, then spend some time learning how to throw different types of axes and test your skills with an amazing axe thrower.
Axe throwing sessions are ran on a walk-up basis with no pre-booking needed, you'll get taught the technique by Creative Kingdom who will be hosting some other games as well.
Cost: Various packages will be available on the day
Take in the summer weather and enjoy some outdoor archery. Our amazing instructors will teach you what you need to know and you can enjoy a great session of archery alongside some other Viking archers. There are both sessions where you can walk-up on the day which you don't need to prebook and 1-2-1 sessions where you get private tuition for half an hour. The 1-2-1 sessions can be booked on our tickets page but for the others you can just walk up to the archery range
Cost: Various packages will be available on the day
Viking Tournament for Crackerjacks Children's trust supporting disabled children.
Join here
Location: Main Reenactment Arena
Time: Sunday at 10:30, please arrive by 10:15
Cost: £5 (ths is a charity donation)
Feeling Strong? Challenge Steve The Jarl in a tug-o-war competition. Just show up on the day and see if you're feeling strong. No need to pre-book, get caught in the moment. Takes place after the Viking Tournament ends in the Main Arena. Proceeds from this challenge will go to Crackerjacks Children's trust supporting disabled children.
Location: Main Reenactment Arena
Time: Sunday at 11:00 ish, will start after the tournament ends
Cost: £1 (ths is a charity donation, donation box will be available at the arena)
Why should humans have all the fun? We love our furry friends so ledt's get them something fun to do too. Who will be the alpha dog? Takes place after the Jarl Challenge ends in the Main Arena, weather permitting. Proceeds from this challenge will go to Crackerjacks Children's trust supporting disabled children.
Location: Main Reenactment Arena
Time: Sunday at 11:30 ish, will start after the Jarl Challenge ends
Cost: £1 (ths is a charity donation, donation box will be available at the arena)
Join some of the Valhalla reenactors in the Sparring arena each day at 17:45 to learn historical battle techniques from the professionals using real shields and real reenactment weapons. 18+ only. By participating you agree not to hold Valhalla Viking Festival responsible for any injuries incurred. None have happened so far, but you've been warned! Reenactors reserve the right to deny participation to anyone they deem unsuitable to participate.
Cost: FREE
Find Gideon, The Old Wyvern at his tent by the Sparring arena and he can take you and your group in the arena for Battle Training using a variety of safe LARP weapons so once battle trained, you can have a go at reenacting a Viking Battle fearlessly. Ad Hoc training sessions will run throughout the day. Drop by The Old Wyvern to find out more
Cost: Free
So many workshops! Jewellery casting, horn carving, willow weaving, leatherworking, tablet weaving, calligraphy, runes, chainmaille, art workshops and many more. Check out the Tickets page to see which ones still have spaces available and the Festival Program to see the full list of workshops. If one is sold out, you may still be able to join. Check with the workshop leader to see if there are any no-shows.
Cost: Varies based on workshop, please visit the Tickets section, pre-booking advised
Drop by to see Terry The Science Viking in the reenactment area to learn about Vikings, their life and weapons and while you're at it, you can strike a Viking coin as a momento of your time at Valhalla.
Cost: £2 per coin
Drop by The Viking Glass Maker to learn about glass blowing and have a go at making your own glass bead.
Minimum age is 14. Each person will get to make their own Viking style bead. Usually this is an eye bead or a melon bead. No previous experience needed. Where there are younger children, Scarlet lets them pick the colours used and will make a demo bead so they have input in the creation.
It takes roughly 15-20 min to make your bead. You'll receive a cord to wear your bead on or you can wear it in your hair.
Long hair should be tied back for the session.
Cost: £20 per bead
Let your little ones defeat a Viking shield wall in our arena. They'll love it and keep coming back for more to teach the Vikings a lesson!
They'll be provided with toy swords and toy shields and learn how to form a shield wall and attack in formation to defeat the Vikings (our 2 year old loves it!)
Cost: FREE to join
A little Valhalla for our youngest Vikings… and a little breathing space for parents. ✨
We’re introducing a special children’s area for ages 3–8, where little warriors can enjoy their own Viking-inspired adventure while grown-ups get a couple of hours to explore the festival, watch a show, browse the stalls, enjoy some food, or simply take a well-earned break.
Children can be dropped off for bookable 1h50min sessions and will be cared for by trained, vetted childcare professionals, with creative activities designed especially for young festival-goers.
Expect Crafts, Storytime, Nature and sensory play, Waterway exploration, Natural materials, textures and imagination with activities that change from session to session. Safe, creative, magical childcare — woven into the world of Valhalla.
Cost: £20 per session
1-2-1 evening childcare so you can enjoy Valhalla while your little one is cared for at your camp by a seasoned trained professional.
Take the little ones on a fun journey that will lead you all around the festival. An adventure filled with learning opportunities and for a good cause.
Cost: £1 entry fee. Collect map at the ticket tent. Entry fee is a charity donation for Crackerjacks Children's Trust. An organisation that supports disabled children.
Find Gideon, The Old Wyvern at his tent by the Sparring arena and he will send you on a free fun mini quest. Return victorious and receive a prize! Suitable for kids and those young at heart.
Cost: Free
Find Gideon, The Old Wyvern at his tent by the Sparring to explore and try on Viking garments, shields, helmets and more. Who doesn't love playing dress up?
Cost: Free
You'll be able to see some wonderful birds of prey up close, hold them and have your photo taken with them.
Offering Styling / Braiding Professional Grade Face Painting War Paint / Fake Blood Fake Dirt for authentic costumes Fake Tattoos which are airbrushed for high quality. Look and feel like a Viking for the festival
Always loved the Viking signature braids? Get one or two done at the festival (braids and beads sold separately). They'll be available at PAINT MAIDEN TRANSFORMATION STATION.
The 3 key elements are decided together by having a discussion on the day of your sakrid inking session.
It's a wonderful and ceremonious event, your are welcome to bring an altar to build in the space if you choose, or an item to place on ours during the session.
The sigil itself is handpoke tattooed in order to gain a greater connection and work with the decided intent and then blessed at the end of the Sakrid inking process. The booking link is:
This is an activity available free of charge. Take a seat on the amazing Valhalla Throne and take as many photos as you'd like on it. It's an amazing work of art born our of Norse Mythology.
This is an activity available free of charge. Walk through the giant sculpture of Jormungand to come and leave the festival. Take as many photos as you want and be sure to stop and admire this incredible work of art.
Please check the schedule as there will be several ceremonies you can spectate or take part in including the opening ceremony where we call upon the gods in the woodland temple, rememberance ceremonies in the woodland temple, a wedding (handfasting) in the woodland temple, the closing and dispersing of the Gods ceremony.
Visit The Secret of Hapiness at Valhalla and get an amazing massage from Lucia who has been a licensed massage therapist for over a decade. She's by the entrance to the firezone/fire walking area
Visit Valkenwolf for a beautiful hand painted temporary tattoo.
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