Viking Re-Enactment takes place on Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th August 2026, between 10.00am and 4.00pm both days at Stafford Castle, Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ.
Stafford Castle is once again being invaded by a Viking Horde! The Vikings are setting up camp for the weekend with a rival Saxon camp in the woodland, with both sides ready to blow their horns, march up to the Inner Bailey and battle in two epic displays each day!
This year we have all you could want with talks, demonstrations (such as weaving and weapon usage), arms and armour displays, cooking, 'Have-a-go' Javelin, 'Kiddie-Vike' and Viking games such as Kubb and Nine Men's Morris! This alongside the usual fantastic axe-throwing, archery, coin minting, face painting, birds of prey and our tasty food stalls. Everyone can look the part by visiting the wound painting stall to make yourself look fearsome or perhaps more friendly by visiting our face painting stall.
Each day the Vikings will gather, blow the horns, and march onward up to the Inner Bailey at the top of the site to commence in a skirmish at around 11am and a larger, full battle at the end of the day around 3pm.
For younger guests, you will be able to make a small Viking Longboat in our workshop. Food options include Food Folks (with vegan choice), Untamed Grill, pizza, toasties, sausage rolls and ice cream.
Most activities, stalls and things to see are free however there is a small charge for the children's workshop. Event admission is free but there is a charge for parking if required. Cash only for parking.
Accessibility: The Visitor Centre is fully wheelchair accessible. The toilets are in a nearby building which features an accessible toilet. The grounds and woodland are also accessible but please be aware that there is a steep hill leading up to the Castle Keep. The majority of this event is hosted around the base of the site which will be fully accessible.
