Ways of the warrior
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Anglo-Saxon bootcamp
May half term
This May half term, join the residents of Winchester as we prepare for the Battle of Edington.
With this great final crusade almost upon us, we need as many soldiers as we can, so come get ready to be part of the Anglo-Saxon army!
Take part in a shield wall, learn how to handle a weapon and let out your most fierce battle cry!
Make your own Anglo-Saxon coin!
Make your mark on history
Leave a legacy and mint your own Anglo-Saxon coin!
Discover the ancient art of coin making!
Explore our Anglo-Saxon forge as you witness the traditional process of crafting currency.
Imprint your very own coin and seize the opportunity to take home a tangible piece of history!
£2.50 per person (please note a valid admission ticket is required)
Side Quests
A new, interactive challenge
Immerse yourself in brand-new Side Quests at 878 AD as part of your Anglo-Saxon adventure.
History as we know it is at risk of changing forever, only one person can help – you! Work with the local Anglo-Saxons to solve riddles, find objects and save history! With these interactive missions, you get to be the hero as you work through a series of puzzles that’ll have you engaging with 878 AD in a whole new way.
Current Side Quest: Just Hear Me Out
Please note: availability may vary, please speak to a team member to find out more
Discover Winchester's past
For visitors with a passion for history and heritage, Hampshire Cultural Trust has launched a joint ticket to three of the attractions it manages in the city: 878 AD, Winchester City Museum and Westgate Museum.
Visitors to all three attractions will be able to discover Winchester’s history from its roots in the iron age to the emergence of the Anglo-Saxons and its part in the final journey of King Charles I.
Tickets are valid for a year and visitors can return to all three venues as many times as they like to explore the city’s unrivalled heritage and its place in the history of England.
The Side Quest challenges are included within your experience of stepping back into history at 878 AD, which recreates life in Anglo-Saxon Winchester on the eve of the pivotal Battle of Edington between King Alfred the Great and the mighty Viking, Guthrum.
From a thief to a solider and a slave, live performance brings the stories of everyday Anglo-Saxons to life, while real artefacts from the period, including the exquisite Winchester Reliquary, are on display, alongside Anglo-Saxon games to play.
Included in admission- Interact with the story through your device
- Bring Anglo-Saxon Winchester to life
- Please note: an internet accessible device is required
878 AD: Winchester Revealed
Continue your journey on the streets of the city with 878 AD: Winchester Revealed, our incredible augmented reality app that recreates 9th century Winchester through the majesty of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Discovery Tour: Viking Age.
Sign up to find out more about the UK’s first visitor experience dedicated to our Anglo-Saxon past and brought to life with the spectacular graphics of Assassin’s Creed and Discovery Tour: Viking Age.
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