The BIG Viking Takeover , 30 August | Event in Oldham | AllEvents

The BIG Viking Takeover

Northern Roots

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Sat, 30 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 am

5 hours

Kings Road, Oldham

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Sat, 30 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm (BST)

Kings Road

Oldham, United Kingdom

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The BIG Viking Takeover
Have you heard of the legend of Alda? Alda was a Viking who established a settlement named Aldehulme (now Oldham) in 865. Oldham was part of the Viking “Danelaw” and was under Viking control for generations after the fierce Battle of Hartshead. Now the legend of Alda returns, and the Vikings are back in Oldham!! They’ve laid siege to Northern Roots and set up camp, so why don’t you come for a visit?

Have a go at archery or watch spellbinding Viking combat! The warriors may even let you try out a sword or spear or feel just how heavy their mail and helmets are.

The Viking warriors may grab your attention with their ferocious battles, but you can also experience Viking crafts in the Viking village. From weaving to woodworking, the villagers will be happy to share their craft skills with you and show you exactly what life is like in a Viking village.

11am: Village and heritage crafts open till 4pm.

11am to 1pm: Make your Own Viking Helmet. Free craft activity for children.

1pm: Archery display.

1.30pm: Weapons display.

3pm Battle commences!

4pm: Event closes.



Ydalir Vikings

Ydalir Vikings is the Manchester group of The Vikings, the UK’s oldest and largest Dark Age re-enactment society. Our events show life in Viking age Britain and includes combat displays and demonstrations of domestic crafts.

In Norse mythology “Yew Dales” was the home of Ull the winter god and was eternally damp. As we are based in Manchester, a place also known for rainfall, we chose Ydalir Vikings as an appropriate name.


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The BIG Viking Takeover , 30 August | Event in Oldham | AllEvents
The BIG Viking Takeover
Sat, 30 Aug, 2025 at 11:00 am