Saxons Vs Vikings: Choose Your Side!
EVENT

Saxons Vs Vikings: Choose Your Side!

Event Details

Date

Sat 10 Oct – Fri 18 Dec '26

Type

Indoor

About this event

Saxons Vs Vikings: Choose Your Side! is part of the programme at the Museum of the Iron Age in Andover. The year is 878, and King Alfred's Anglo-Saxon warriors prepare to meet King Guthrum's Viking army at the Battle of Edington. Pick your allegiance and take on five challenges around the museum.

What to expect:

  • Runs throughout the autumn school term, 10am to 4pm on museum open days
  • Handle a weapon like a true warrior and design your own emblem
  • Practise your war cry, build a shield wall and crack the secret code
  • "A fun, interactive trail for all the family - choose your side and step into history!"
  • The page lists the trail as free

More Details

Booking

Walk-in

Arrival

Anytime

Parent Must Stay

Yes, required

Pricing

Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age

Explore Iron Age history through interactive exhibits and artifacts at this free family-friendly museum in Andover.

What this place offers

ToiletsBaby changingParkingFoodPushchair friendlyAccessible🐕 Dog-friendly

Last updated: 9 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions about Saxons Vs Vikings: Choose Your Side!

How much does Saxons Vs Vikings: Choose Your Side! cost?

For ticket prices for Saxons Vs Vikings: Choose Your Side!, see the official event page or booking link.

When does Saxons Vs Vikings: Choose Your Side! take place?

Saxons Vs Vikings: Choose Your Side! runs from Saturday, 10 October 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026.

Where is Saxons Vs Vikings: Choose Your Side! held?

Saxons Vs Vikings: Choose Your Side! is held at Andover Museum and Museum of the Iron Age in Andover.

Is Saxons Vs Vikings: Choose Your Side! indoor or outdoor?

Saxons Vs Vikings: Choose Your Side! is held indoors, so it's a great option whatever the weather.

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