Wirral Vikings
Wirral Vikings Response to article in Liverpool Echo
We have been made aware the echo have run an article about the two events over the bank holiday weekend of 25th to 27th May 2024. For the sake of clarity: We have been using the tag line Wirral Viking festivals and Wirral Vikings since 2020 and have advertised various events as such since then. We have made no issue of…
Wirral Viking Festivals – Ashton Park – round up
Ashton Park Well that was great fun, its always a pleasure to do this event. The members of the public seem to be knowledgeable about their local history which is great and means we don’t have to answer questions like “Did the Vikings have fire?” The armoury display was rammed all day and those stationed there didn’t stop – big shout out…
Announcement – WSF and Regia
Announcement WSF are leaving Regia Anglorum in order to concentrate on the activities of their local Group the Wirral Vikings. Both groups wish each other the best in their future endeavours. This will not affect any events run by WSF Should you have any questions regarding this please do not hesitate to contact us
Event – Voyage to Valhalla Viking fire festival – Bootle
Voyage to Valhalla Viking fire festival Lock and Quay Voyage to Valhalla Event. When we where approached to do a bonfire night event we where more than excited for it, but when the Lock and Quay said they had an actual boat ( that had been used for many years as a seating area but was a bit past its best) to…
The Wirral Viking Festival 2024
The Wirral Viking Festival 2024 We have had several enquiries asking if the group are involved in The Wirral Viking Festival taking place at Leasowe Castle in May 2024. Whilst Wirral Vikings are not involved in the event, we hope it’s a great one and wish the organisers and those taking part the best of luck in making it a success. Wirral…
Media Work – Typist Artist Pirate King
Typist Artist Pirate King We sometimes get involved in film projects. Usually as Vikings in some past battle reenactment for film, but sometimes we get involved in something just a little bit different. Typist Artist Pirate King | Official UK Trailer TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING puts forgotten artist Audrey Amiss on the map. Inspired by her extensive archive of diaries, letters and…
25 Years of Viking Re-enactment on the Wirral
For over 25 years, Wirral Vikings – Wirhalh Skip Felagr – The Wirral Ship Fellowship, have been celebrating Wirrals rich Viking and Anglo-Saxon history. Through talks & lectures, experimental archaeology and reenactment, the amazing Hiberno Norse history of this peninsulas past has been brought vividly to life. As a research driven organisation we strive to give an authentic view of our past…
Upton Viking Festival
Upton Viking Festival 12/13 August 2023 I think its fair to say that was a good show. The weather held and an estimated 9,000 visitors over the two days came to see the 2nd Upton Viking Festival. Combat displays, various crafting activities and what seemed like endless Kiddie Vike filled the days all resulting in sunburnt, battered bruised but yet happy Vikings,…
Wirral Viking Festivals – Upholland 2023
Wirral Viking Festivals – Upholland 2023 Its looking good for the Upholland event this weekend. We have re-enactors from as far away as Orkney and Kent with the odd Yorkshire man thrown in for good measure. Come join us and see how the inhabitants of the 10th Cent lived and fought at the Greene Fayre at Beacon Country Park, Beacon Lane, Upholland,…
WIrral Viking Festivals – Upholland
Wirral Viking Festivals – Upholland Free Entry Come join us at Beacon Country Park for a journey back in time on the 22nd and 23rd July 2023 Wirral Vikings (Wirhalh Skip Felagr) and Croix Du Nord come together to give you a free insight into how life was lived in the 10th Centaury. With displays of crafts from the period you can…