Lakeside Cafe Viking Week

Family friendly

An illustration of a Viking with long red hair and a red beard, wearing a blue tunic top, black trousers and brown boots. The Viking also wears a silver helmet with two white horns coming out of either side.
Image credit: Manchester Parks

Step into a world of Vikings with this hands-on arts and crafts session for families.

Create your own Viking longboat, design a shield, and make a personalised rune name tag. You can even craft your own rune stone using soft clay to take home.

A fun, creative way to explore history through making and play, with plenty to keep little hands busy.

All materials provided. Drop in and get crafting.

Plan your visit

Charlestown Road
Manchester,
M9 7DH
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

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