Moorforge Viking Settlement

14/05/2026

As always, school visits are always our favourite. There's nothing like the sound of children having fun and learning at the same time.

13/05/2026

Many thanks to our good friend & exceptional local stone carver Tony of LOST in STONE for creating and gifting to the Moorforge site this fantastic sandstone carving of one of the 12th century Lewis chessmen the commonly known “berzerker”, considered one of the most significant Viking era finds, the original figures were carved from walrus ivory & whales teeth. Discovered 1831 on the coast of the Isle of Lewis, thought to be originally carved in Trondheim,Norway.

Tony is holding a stone carving course at Moorforge Viking settlement site on the 16th & 17th of May

You can contact him directly for availability for future courses LOST IN STONE

These photos were taken at the recent Moorforge Craft Festival 2026 by the wonderful Nest & Fable photographers, many thanks to Mimi & Andy.

06/05/2026

Thankyou so much to everyone who came along to the 2026 Moorforge Craft Festival!

We are so grateful for this wonderful community of craftsfolk, musicians & visitors that want to support each other in keeping heritage craft techniques practised for the future generations to come!

It was such a wholesome weekend, where craftsfolk and visitors could be immersed in an authentic environment of natural sustainable materials and interact with folk that are passionate about sharing their knowledge about ancient crafts.

Saturday evening, the long house was packed full of wonderfully talented folk musicians, the fire was roaring 🔥 with a vibrant energy, which was about as wholesome as it gets.

We can’t wait for the craft festival 2027✨

A huge thankyou to everyone who contributed to this magical event!
You are our energy and inspiration to keep this wonderful community spirit growing!

04/05/2026

The Moorforge Craft festival is well underway!
The sun is shining on the final day 🌞

Today” Monday 4th May

Come along for and meet some amazing craftsfolk and see the progress of Longhouse roof here at Moorforge Viking settlement!

Gates open at 10:30 closing at 17:30

Bring the family ✨

Drone video from our friend 📸

02/05/2026

Things are going swimmingly, here at the Moorforge Craft Festival 2026! Open 10.30-17.30, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Come and join us over the bank holiday.

Please note that we have sold through all advance tickets for the music session tonight, and there is heavy demand for the small number we have on the door..

📷 Ian Walton

01/05/2026

Hey Folks! We are delighted to announce that the Annual Moorforge Craft festival, will be back for another edition for 2026 Beltane weekend

- May 2nd 3rd 4th 2026-

Our next crafter to welcome back to Moorforge is Ash of Villkat.Arts , Coordinator of the Craft festival & A Nordic artist with his wood craft creations! 🔥
to find out more follow him on socials .arts

There will be more ancient and modern crafters here giving demonstrations, and displaying their wonderful hand crafted items for sale, this gives you the opportunity to speak with, learn and see how they forge their crafts in person.

There will be home made hot food & drinks available through out the weekend.
Saturday evening in the Longhouse will be a folk music night hosted by “Folk Cumbria” tickets will be available closer to the time.

Stay tuned for further announcements 🙏🏻

Same as last year £5 adults under16’s go free

Please share far and wide and let’s make this another successfull event

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01/05/2026

Bjarni is almost ready to go. Come and see him and loads of other crafters at the Moorforge Craft Festival 2026 , this Bank Holiday weekend. Bjarni will be doing coin striking, his famous Physics of Weapons demonstration, and leading young warriors into battle against each other.

All I've done is empty the van and dump it in the tent, ready for tomorrow. But, even now, this feels like home. Can't wait for tomorrow and the first day of the Moorforge craft festival at Moorforge Viking Settlement .