Experience woodworking in the age of the Vikings in this unique hands-on workshop with archaeologist and craftsman Marc Cox.

Spend the day in the shadow of the Viking Longhall exploring Viking Age carpentry, practicing the skills of our ancestors and discovering how they used traditional tools to make buildings and furniture.

During the workshop you will learn the ancient art of hewing timber using a variety of early medieval axes. You will also spend time exploring the finer points of joinery to make an archaeologically-inspired stool to take home.

Suitable for beginners, but be aware this will be a fairly physical day.

Tickets

Booking is required.

Accessibility

The reconstructed buildings are accessible but feature some uneven gravel surfaces and narrow spaces that may make turning in larger electric wheelchairs difficult. Please contact us at avalon@swheritage.org.uk if you want to discuss special requirements.

More Information

Go to www.avalonarchaeology.org.uk for more details, or visit our blog the see the latest work of our dedicated volunteers at https://avalon-archaeology.com/.

For booking enquiries: avalon@swheritage.org.uk.

Visit What's on at Avalon Aracheology for more exciting events.

To receive our events straight to your inbox, sign-up to our e-newsletters.

For other events at at our sister Museums in Taunton, Bridgwater and Glastonbury visit What's on.

Viking Woodworking Workshop