Upcoming events.
Upcoming events.
Bamburgh Castle
Step back in time for a shopping spree of the historical kind!
Merchants from across the Anglo-Saxon and Viking kingdoms have gathered in Bebbanburg for two unforgettable days of immersive history, live demonstrations, and — of course — the chance to part you from your hard-earned coin!
Browse bustling stalls filled with authentic wares, discover traditional crafts brought to life before your eyes, and soak up the sights, sounds, and stories of a bygone age.
With traders travelling from far and wide, this promises to be a truly fascinating event — a vibrant celebration of history you won’t want to miss.
Confirmed vendors include: As It Was (viking embroidery), Asgard Crafts (jewellery and apparel), Days Gone By (leather goods and antler jewellery), Hen Ogledd Glass (traditional glass beads), Hampshire Historica (jewellery, toys & giftware) Historical Herbalist (Viking and Anglo-Saxon herbal remedies & crafting workshops), Lochmancrafts DrakenWolf Emporium (historical apparel, jewellery & giftware) Red Hare (hand-dyed wool), Saffron Crafts (historical apparel), Science Viking (coin making), The Rookery (mead), Vaughan Thomas Accessories (leather goods and brass jewellery), Viking Heritage Kitchen (games and cooking demonstrations) – plus more to be announced!
Location : West Ward
Admission to Bamburgh Castle must be purchased to visit this event
Bamburgh Castle reserves the right to cancel this event with regard to safety in adverse weather conditions
Celts at The Scottish Crannog Centre
Heritage tradespeople from across Scotland join us to show off their skills and sell their wares, and Academics and Archaeologists hold talks as we host a dialogue between the past and the present.
Carry on Crafting festival
We are taking part in the Carry on Crafting Festival this year for the first time. The festival has been running for 4 years and this year Ann and Pauline have decided to leave the trainee in the capable hands of Josh whilst we head off to show our wears and teach some new people about the wonderful world of glass bead making!!

