Visitors stepped back 1000 years in time to experience the festive traditions of Britain’s most infamous invaders.
The event running from December 30 to December 31 at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds will feature plenty of Viking combat demonstrations, songs and sagas about bloody feuds and bitter battles, so come and join us for a unique and immersive experience, suitable for the family.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Steve Riding was there to capture the best of the action...
1. Vikings weekend at the Armouries
Visitors stepped back 1000 years in time to experience the festive traditions of Britain’s most infamous invaders. Photo: Steve Riding
2. Vikings weekend at the Armouries
India McKenzie of the Live Interpretation Team at the Armouries talking about Viking women. Photo: Steve Riding
3. Vikings weekend at the Armouries
Kaiden Riggs, five of Roundhay helping Sif with craftwork. Photo: Steve Riding
4. Vikings weekend at the Armouries
The event runs from December 30 to December 31 at the Royal Armouries Museum. Photo: Steve Riding
6. Vikings weekend at the Armouries
Bertie Wilds, four of Hull, a trainee viking. Photo: Steve Riding