Activities
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.
Most activities are not included in the cost of your ticket. Activities are provided by and charged for by those leading and providing them, with the exception of the feast if your ticket includes access to it and a few other things. Please see below
VIKING FEAST
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
AXE THROWING
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
ARCHERY
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
CATAPPULT GAME
CROSSBOWS GAME
WORKSHOPS
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.
FIRE WALKING
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
ARROW BREAKING
BREATHWORK, GLASS WALK & ICE BATH
Unleash Your Inner Viking: Breathwork, Glasswalk, and Ice Bath Workshop Join Amanda of Inner Fire Breathwork and her team of expert facilitators for an immersive, Viking-inspired workshop that runs from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM each day of the festival. Breathwork: Begin your quest by delving into the powerful world of breathwork. Under Amanda’s expert guidance, you’ll harness the energy of your breath, just as the Vikings did to fuel their strength and endurance. This deep, conscious breathing practice will ground you, awaken your inner warrior, and prepare your mind and body for the challenges ahead. Glasswalk: With your spirit ignited, step into the next phase of the journey—the ancient and empowering glasswalk. As you tread carefully across shards of glass, you’ll channel Viking courage and focus, transforming fear into unshakable confidence. Amanda and her skilled team will be with you every step of the way, ensuring your safety as you conquer this extraordinary challenge. Ice Bath: Finally, conclude your Viking journey with the ultimate test of resilience: the ice bath. Plunge into the icy waters, where the cold will awaken your senses and invigorate your body. Using the breathwork techniques learned earlier, you’ll remain calm and composed, embracing the frigid waters with the strength and stoicism of a true Viking. This transformative workshop is offered daily from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM throughout the festival, providing a unique opportunity to connect with your inner Viking and push your limits in a supportive, empowering environment. The fee for this unforgettable experience is just £25.00. To book your spot, contact Amanda at amanda@innerfirebreathwork.com. Don’t miss out on this incredible adventure—your Viking spirit awaits!
BIRDS OF PREY HANDLING
You'll be able to see some wonderful birds of prey up close, hold them and have your photo taken with them.
KIDS AGAINST VIKINGS
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!)
TUG-O-WAR
Teams or solo participation.
Teams will be made of 5. All teams are responsible for creating their own teams. Anyone can be involved in the teams. Please pick your team name.
Solos: you will be put into 3 categories based on weight lightweight, regular and heavyweight. This is to ensure you are facing people of similar stature so that it remains fair.
Health and safety checks will be made before the start of the games and before each round. Rules will be stated at the beginning of the games. If you should arrive with an obvious injury you will not be permitted to play to ensure safety. However due to this being a sport which requires strain Valhalla Viking Festival is not liable for any injuries sustained during the games.
For the ladies wishing to play if enough ladies sign up there will be a separate league for just the ladies to play to ensure fairness.
At the end of the games if we have time there will be a "free for all play" to which anyone can go up against anyone just for fun.
There will be prizes for the winners so it is very much a competition.
If you agree with all the above please use the link below to sign up if you are apart of a team all members of the team must fill out this form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw_zRfuPPXGB2fJODyfNAMI_DmOkzumZwM3fywC86yIoF6IA/viewform?usp=header
CLOSING DATES 30TH JUNE 2025 IF YOU HAVE NOT FILLED OUT THE FORM BY THEN YOU WILL NOT BE PARTICIPATING
LOCATION MAIN REENACTMENT ARENA
TIME: SUNDAY AT 10:30, please arrive by 10:15
COST: FREE
WAR PAINT DEN
Rebecca will be 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
HAIR BRAIDS
Always loved the Viking signature braids? Get one or two done at the festival (braids and beads sold separately). They'll be available at The War Paint Den.
TRADITIONAL HANDPOKE TATTOOS
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:
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:
WILLOW WEAVING
A traditional craft that you can take part in or you can spectate demonstrations during the event. Suitable for children and adults alike. You can have a go anytime outside of the workshops. Just cue on the day.
At the end of days or early mornings before workshops, children can come and make small animals with Vidar. Cost £2 and takes about 7 minutes. Children of all ages above 2 years old can take part.
CEREMONIES
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.
VALHALLA THRONE
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.
MASSAGE
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
HENNA TATTOOS
Visit Valkenwolf for a beautiful hand painted temporary tattoo.
COIN STRIKING
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