The UK hosts several vibrant Viking festivals celebrating Norse heritage through reenactments, crafts, and cultural activities. Here are some notable events:
JORVIK Viking Festival
Location: York
Date: February
Highlights: Experience living history encampments, combat performances, workshops, and family-friendly activities that bring Viking history to life. Jorvik Viking Centre
Valhalla Viking Festival
We have been going to this festival since 2021 and love it!!!
Location: Dummer Down Farm, Basingstoke
Date: July
Highlights: Immerse yourself in Viking culture with reenactments, traditional crafts, music, and a communal feast. ValhallaVikingFestival
Sheringham Viking Festival
Location: Sheringham, Norfolk
Date: April
Highlights: Enjoy a lively parade, Viking battles, reenactments, and the dramatic burning of a replica Viking longship on the seafront. experiencesheringham.com
Up Helly Aa
Location: Lerwick, Shetland
Date: January
Highlights: Witness a torch-lit procession culminating in the burning of a Viking longship, followed by evening celebrations. uphellyaa.org
Solskin Festival
The Solskin Festival is a three-day Pagan and Heathen event held in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK.
Location: Lerwick, Shetland
Date: June
Highlights: Viking Feast: Participants can enjoy communal dining experiences featuring traditional dishes, accompanied by mead and ale. Solskin Festival
Live Music: The festival showcases live performances from Pagan and Norse-inspired bands.
These festivals offer a unique opportunity to delve into Viking history and culture across the UK.
