Join us at Avalon Archaeology as we play host to the Viking reenactors Draca Beordor.
Strike a Viking coin, learn to write in Runes, dress up like a Viking for a selfie in the Viking ship and witness a Viking combat display (2.30pm).
During your visit, you can also explore the richly decorated reconstructed Roman dining-room and the Anglo-Saxon longhall. Filled with hand crafted furniture and art, you will immerse yourself in thousands of years of heritage. There is also a reconstructed Viking ship and Iron Age roundhouse.
Entry tickets to Avalon Archaeology can be purchased on the day at the welcome hut. The entry tickets includes free re-entry to the site during normal opening hours for the rest of 2026.
Festival of Archaeology
This event held at Avalon Archaeology is part of the Festival of Archaeology 2026. The Festival is organized by the Council for British Archaeology and is a UK-wide celebration of archaeology, running from 18 July to 2 August, with the theme ‘Archaeology and Nature’.
Key information
COST
Normal entry applies:
Adult £5.50
Concessions £4
Child £4
Child (under 5): FREE
DATE AND TIME
10.00 am – 4.00 pm on Saturday 25 July
WHERE
Avalon Archaeology
Avalon Marshes Centre,
Shapwick Road,
Westhay BA6 9TT
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Drop in, no booking required.
ACCESSIBILTY
For information about accessibility, please visit our website: Visiting Avalon Archaeology – Avalon Archaeology
ORGANISED BY
South West Heritage Trust