The Wirral Viking Festival

25/07/2026

⚔️ What's Coming to Wirral Viking Festival 2028? ⚔️

We're incredibly excited to share just some of the experiences we're planning for Wirral Viking Festival 2028!

✨ Inclusive & Sensory Activities – Creating a festival that everyone can enjoy.

🧘 Health & Wellbeing – Meditation, yoga, relaxation and time to reconnect.

🏹 Physical Activities – Have a go at archery, axe throwing and other hands-on experiences.

🎨 Creative Workshops – Get involved with traditional crafts and creative activities.

👗 Historical Fashion – Discover what people really wore in the Viking Age and beyond, with opportunities to learn about historical clothing and textiles.

📚 Educational Talks – Hear from knowledgeable speakers covering Viking history, archaeology, mythology and more.

🌿 Spiritual Experiences – Explore Norse spirituality, traditions and reflective spaces.

And of course our fantastic reenactments & Boat burning.
..and that's just the beginning! We have plenty more announcements to come over the coming months.

💙 As always, this is YOUR festival. Wirral Viking Festival has always been built with the community at its heart, and we'd love to hear your ideas. Is there a workshop, demonstration, activity or experience you'd like to see in 2028?

Drop your suggestions in the comments below we're listening!

⚔️ Together, let's make 2028 our biggest and most inclusive festival yet.

13/07/2026

An Update on Trader Refunds for 2026

We wanted to provide an update regarding trader refunds following the postponement of the Wirral Viking Festival 2026.

Firstly, we would like to sincerely thank everyone who has shown us patience and understanding over the past few months. We know that waiting for a refund is frustrating, and we genuinely appreciate your support while we work through this process.

Since the postponement, many trader refunds have already been successfully processed, and we continue to issue further refunds in line with our repayment schedule.

Every trader will receive their refund, and we remain fully committed to ensuring this happens fairly and accurately.

Unfortunately, due to the scale of the refunds and the need to manage them responsibly, the process has taken longer than we originally anticipated.

To ensure every trader is treated equally and no one is overlooked, we have extended the refund schedule, with all remaining trader refunds expected to be completed by October 2026.

The Wirral Viking Festival has always been built around its incredible community of traders, performers, volunteers and visitors, and we are determined to honour every commitment we have made.

If you are still awaiting your refund and have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us directly at [email protected]

We will always do our best to provide an update.

Thank you once again for your patience, understanding and continued support.

The Wirral Viking Festival Team

10/07/2026

✨ Workshop Announcement – Erin's Space ✨

We are delighted to announce one of the very first workshops coming to Erin's Space at the Wirral Viking Festival 2028.

🧘 Yoga & Sound Bathing with Zoe 🎶

Erin's Space is being created as a peaceful sanctuary within the festival, a place to slow down, take a breath, and reconnect with yourself amid the excitement of the weekend.

Join Zoe Buxton for relaxing yoga sessions followed by a deeply restorative sound bath, designed to help you unwind, reduce stress, and leave feeling refreshed and rebalanced. Whether you're completely new to yoga or have years of experience, everyone is welcome.

This is just the beginning of the wellbeing activities we have planned for Erin's Space, and we can't wait to share more with you over the coming months.

Please join us in giving Zoe a warm Wirral Viking Festival welcome we're so excited to have her as part of our 2028 festival!

⚔️ More workshop announcements coming soon...

07/07/2026

📚⚔️ Celebrating Local Talent! ⚔️📚

Here at Wirral Viking Festival, we love championing the incredible creativity within our local community, so we're delighted to shine a spotlight on a fantastic new children's book created by a talented Wirral resident!

Bringing imagination, adventure and storytelling together, this wonderful book is a brilliant way to inspire young readers and encourage a love of books. Supporting local authors and artists is something we're passionate about, and it's always fantastic to see members of our community achieving such wonderful things.

If you're looking for a new story to enjoy with your little Vikings, why not take a look and show your support?

📖 You can find the book here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0FPCTZGH9

A huge congratulations to Marion on this fantastic achievement we wish you every success with your new book!

Join Victor the Viking and his feathered friend Nora the Seagull as they follow a map across the Wirral peninsula. From Thingwall to Meols to Moreton and Hilbre Island. Every page reveals fascinating stories about Vikings and legends. Written especially for children this beautifully illustrat...

30/06/2026

🖖 Calling all Trekkies! 🖖

Are there any Star Trek fans in our Viking Horde?
We absolutely love the idea of Starfleet officers "investigating" our Viking camp as though they've accidentally beamed into the 9th century! 😄

If you're a Trekkie, we'd love to see you in full Star Trek costume at the Wirral Viking Festival 2028.

Imagine Captains, Vulcans, Klingons, Borg... all exploring our Viking village, meeting the warriors and trying to explain the Prime Directive to a Norse chieftain! ⚔️🚀

After all... who's to say our Vikings haven't already had a First Contact? 😉

Who's your favourite Star Trek character, and would you come in costume?

Live long and prosper... or as the Vikings might say... may Odin guide your journey! 🖖⚔️

28/06/2026

⚔️ JOIN THE WIRRAL VIKING FESTIVAL TEAM! ⚔️

The Wirral Viking Festival is returning on 24th & 25th June 2028, and we're looking for enthusiastic, reliable people to join our event team!

🛡️ We're currently recruiting:

🗑️ Waste Management Staff
🏕️ Site Staff

Waste Management Staff will help keep the festival clean and welcoming by:

• Emptying bins
• Litter picking
• Assisting with recycling
• Helping maintain a clean and enjoyable site for everyone.

Site Staff will play a vital role in keeping the festival running smoothly by:

• Checking and cleaning toilet facilities throughout the day
• Restocking toilet paper, soap and hand towels
• Carrying out general site maintenance
• Reporting any maintenance or safety issues
• Supporting the Event Management Team where needed

We're looking for people who are:
✅ Friendly and approachable
✅ Reliable and hardworking
✅ Happy to work outdoors
✅ Team players with a positive attitude

No previous experience is necessary, just a willingness to get stuck in and help create an unforgettable experience for thousands of visitors.

If you'd like to be part of one of the UK's most exciting Viking festivals, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Email: [email protected]

Come and join the Horde and help us make Wirral Viking Festival 2028 our best event yet! ⚔️🛡️🔥

26/06/2026

🔥 How is our Viking Horde surviving this heat?🔥

Even the hardiest Norse warriors are probably wishing for a trip to the icy fjords right now! ❄️

How are you keeping cool during this heatwave?

🧊 Ice baths?🍦 Ice cream?🏖️ Beach trips?💦 Paddling pools?🌳 Hiding in the shade with a cold drink?

Share your best tips (or funniest photos!) in the comments below and help your fellow Vikings survive until the cooler weather returns.

Skål! 🍻⚔️

18/06/2026

⚔️ Sponsor the Return of The Wirral Viking Festival 2028! ⚔️

After an incredible response from our community, we are now seeking business sponsors and partners to support the return of The Wirral Viking Festival on 24th–25th June 2028 at Caldy Rugby Club.

The festival attracts thousands of visitors and has become one of the region's most recognisable heritage and family events, celebrating Viking history, culture, music, crafts, combat displays, education, and community engagement.

By becoming a sponsor, your business will benefit from:

⭐ Increased Brand Visibility
Your business promoted across our website, social media platforms, printed programmes, event signage, and marketing materials.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Access to a Large Audience
Connect with thousands of attendees from across the North West and beyond, including families, history enthusiasts, tourists, and local residents.

📈 Positive Community Engagement
Demonstrate your commitment to supporting local culture, education, heritage, and community events.

🎞️Social Media Promotion
Dedicated sponsor spotlight posts and regular mentions across our growing online community.

🛜 Networking Opportunities
Build relationships with other local businesses, organisations, and community groups involved with the festival.

😍 Custom Sponsorship Packages
We can tailor sponsorship opportunities to suit businesses of all sizes, from small local companies to larger corporate partners.

The Wirral Viking Festival has previously achieved:

⚔️ Over 20,000 website visitors
⚔️ Nearly 8,000 Facebook followers
⚔️ Visitors travelling from across the UK
⚔️ Extensive local and regional media coverage

If your business would like to be part of bringing this exciting event back to Wirral in 2028, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 Email: [email protected]

Together, let's create an unforgettable celebration of history, community, and culture.

Sponsored by Showtime Ice Cream

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13/06/2026

⚔️ TRADER APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN ⚔️

Due to the number of enquiries and trader applications already coming in for the Wirral Viking Festival 2028, we've decided to open trader applications earlier than planned!

Applications will be accepted now, with all submissions being reviewed and processed from January 2027 onwards.

If you would like to apply for a trader pitch at the festival, please email us at:

📧 [email protected]

and we'll send you an application form.

We welcome applications from a wide range of traders, including historical crafts, jewellery, clothing, leatherwork, artwork, food and drink vendors, community organisations, and more.

We look forward to welcoming an incredible marketplace to the Wirral Viking Festival 2028!

⚔️ 24th–25th June 2028📍 Caldy Rugby Club, Wirral