King Alfred and Somerset Day at Avalon Archaeology

Saturday
11
May
10.00 am
-
Saturday
11
May
4.00 pm
Avalon Archaeology
,
Avalon Marshes Centre,
,
Shapwick Road,
,
Westhay
,
BA6 9TT

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Normal entry applies, adults £5.00/concessions £3.00/children £3.00/under 5s FREE

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King Alfred and Somerset Day at Avalon Archaeology

Saturday
11
May
10.00 am
-
Saturday
11
May
4.00 pm
Avalon Archaeology
,
Avalon Marshes Centre,
,
Shapwick Road,
,
Westhay
,
BA6 9TT

Saturday 11 May 2024

Somerset Day is celebrated annually in May. It marks Alfred the Great’s call to arms and the gathering of ‘all the people of Somerset’ to march against the invading Viking army.

Join us as we mark Somerset Day with reenactors from Draca Beorder who will bring the site to life, and take part in children’s activities exploring life in Saxon Somerset. Strike an Alfred coin, follow the Alfred Art Trail, learn to write in the style of King Alfred and dress up like a Saxon for a selfie in the longhall.

Visitors can explore the reconstructed Anglo-Saxon longhall and Roman dining-room. Filled with hand crafted furniture and art, you will immerse yourself in thousands of years of heritage. There is also a reconstructed Viking ship and Iron Age roundhouse under construction.

https://swheritage.org.uk/events/somerset-day/

Entry tickets to Avalon Archaeology can be purchased on the day at the welcome hut. Your entry ticket includes free re-entry to the site during normal opening hours for the rest of 2024.

For more information about admission, facilities what you’ll see at Avalon Archaeology click here.


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King Alfred and Somerset Day at Avalon Archaeology

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