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Saxons & Vikings: Siege of Wareham

When? 08 May 2020 to 10 May 2020
Where? Corfe Castle

  • Saxons & Vikings: Siege of Wareham

This May bank holiday, witness the sound and fury of Saxon and Viking warriors in pitched battle as they recreate the siege of Wareham.

10.00am Saxon living history village opens.

11.00am Viking raid on the Saxon stronghold of Corfe.

12:30pm King Alfred's Court (lower camp). 'The forming of the great 'Alliance'. Training the young volunteer warriors to join King Alfred's army (main arena).

2.45pm Mustering the Saxon, Brythonic and Viking armies for battle.

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