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Saturday 19th May - a fun day for all the family

Magnus Barelegs and his small fleet of ships travelled up Strangford Lough and landed his ships near Downpatrick. He had come to collect cattle and provisions promised to him by King Murtagh O'Brien for their journey home to Scandinavia. Returning to his ships he was mistaken as a raider and the Irish attacked. The Vikings were greatly outnumbered but a brave and ferocious battle ensued.

The entry price is £5 for Adults and £2 for Children.

11.00AM GATES OPEN AT DELAMONT COUNTRY PARK

FROM 12.00PM

VIKING VILLAGE

The Viking Settlement gives you a taste of how it was to live in Viking times.  See how they ate, clothes they wore and weaponry. Viking Craftsmen will be on hand to trade traditional crafted items including jewellery, pottery, leatherwork and swords.

VIKING ACTIVITIES

Viking Costumes

A chance for all would-be Vikings to get ready for the great battle of the day. Make your own Viking Costume with an opportunity for those in Viking attire to take part in the Funeral Procession.

Viking Arts

Join in our Viking colouring competition or try your hand at making a Viking doll.

Viking Archery

Under the expert eye of our Archers try out your target practice with a bow and arrow.

12.00 - 5.00PM

FALCONRY DISPLAY

This is a memorable experience getting up close to magnificent birds of prey.  See these majestic birds in full flight, swooping and soaring in the sky.  Use this opportunity to handle the birds and have your photograph taken.

2.00PM

LONGSHIP VIKING INVASION

King Magnus returns with his Vikings on long ships to ensure his peace treaty with the Irish is still in place.  He is mistaken as a Raider with the Irish attacking as he reaches the coastline.

3.00PM

CLASH OF THE FORCES

The Vikings assemble their army and march forward to face their enemy.  With shields and swords clashing, who will win the day as the opposing armies clash for supremacy and honour.

4.30PM

FUNERAL PROCESSION

A procession is formed taking the Viking King Magnus to the funeral ship.  Vikings young and old alike get the opportunity to follow the procession to a vantage point to watch the burning.

5.00PM

JOURNEY TO THE AFTERLIFE

King Magnus is sent on his way to Valhalla.  Archers mark their respect to the Viking King shooting lit arrows to set the Longship ablaze.  A must see event.

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