Back to our Medieval Roots at Sutton Bank

Man in Anglo-Saxon costume playing harp and drum, standing by large scale game of Hnefatafl
Garden Hnefatafl
Man and woman in Anglo-Saxon costume performing music and poetry readings
Music and poetry performance
Display tent with Anglo-Saxon monk and visitor
One of the displays

The Companions enjoyed anther great day meeting friends old and new on Sunday 4th August at the North Yorks Moors Visitor Centre at Sutton Bank.

We had a number of display, ran treasure hunts, rune writing and shield-making activities, and provided games “Garden Hnefatafl” and a Battle of Maserfeld table top wargame, as well as music, poetry readings, story telling and lots of chat.

You can still come along to meet us at the Stamford Bridge Heritage Day when we commemorate the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066 and the associated events of that fateful year. We will also be providing a stall to support the Battle of Old Byland event back at Sutton Bank.

Events in 2024

  • 28 September: Battle of Stamford Bridge Commemoration Event, Stamford Bridge, East Yorkshire
  • 13 October: Battle of Old Byland Event, Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, North York Moors
  • 13 October: Battle of Hastings Wreath Laying, Hastings
  • October, details TBC: King Harold Festival, Waltham Abbey
Companions' tent with 2 Anglo-Saxons talking to visitors
Battle of Old Byland Event, Sutton Bank