Join us at Avalon Archaeology as we celebrate Somerset Day with reenactors from Draca Beordor who will bring the site to life, and take part in children’s activities exploring life in Saxon Somerset.
What to expect
- Follow the Alfred Art Trail around the reconsturctions.
- See Draca Beordor in action with a combat demonstration at 2.30 pm.
- Learn to write in the style of King Alfred and dress up like a Saxon for a selfie in the longhall.
- Strike your own King Alfred coin (£1).
Visitors can explore the reconstructed Anglo-Saxon longhall and Roman dining-room. 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. Your entry ticket includes free re-entry to the site during normal opening hours for the rest of 2026.
Somerset Day is celebrated annually in May. It marks Alfred the Great’s call to arms and the gathering of ‘all the people of Somerset’ to march against the invading Viking army.
Key information
COST
Normal entry applies
Adult £5.50
Concessions £4
Child (aged 5-17) £4
Child (under 5) FREE
DATE AND TIME
Sunday 10 May, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
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