Heroes Assemble! a L.A.R.P. Adventure
Help save West Stow! The Ulfhednar’s have returned!
Location
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6HG
Telephone
01284 728718- Next Event
- 12th April 10:30am - 12th April 3:00pm
- Following 1 Event
13/04/25 10:30
-13/04/25 15:00

About this event
The Anglo-Saxon Village has been taken over by the raiders 'Ulfhednar’s' and they need you to become action heroes to save us, just like Beowulf himself.
Embark on a L.A.R.P Adventure (Live Action Role Play) with Rattlebox Theatre as you are guided through the Anglo-Saxon Village at West Stow with a series of challenges.
Be trained up as warriors and hunters, learning how to search and find key components to craft tools and equipment to help on your journey. Once in the village solve riddles and tasks to deepen your skills and knowledge, ready for a final challenge with the Troll Brothers.
Suitable for ages 8-12yrs
Adventure approximately takes 90 minutes to complete.
You must arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start time, late comers may not be able to take part.
One parent or guardian accompanies free of charge. Additional guests can enter and watch the adventure for the standard Anglo-Saxon Village entry fee (bookable online or on the door)
Parking at West Stow Country Park, charges apply
Times: 10.30am, 12.45pm, 3pm
Tickets: Child (8-12 yrs) £16 (one accompanying adult goes free), additional adults Village entry £7, additional children (non-participatory) Village entry £4
Booking: Essential - use the 'Book Tickets' button above or call 01284 758000
About the Venue
One of England's great archaeological sites, West Stow has extensive indoor galleries and a stunning recreation of an Anglo-Saxon village surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
West Stow Country Park features 125 acres of woods, heathlands, a river and a lake, plus nature trails, walks and an adventure playground.
Visitors to West Stow can explore history and nature, watch a film, dress up as an Anglo-Saxon or say hello to the rare breed pigs and chickens.
As part of the annual RingQuest event, you could even meet a Hobbit, among other Lord of the Rings characters!
West Stow regularly hold living history and event days, workshops, walks and talks, these sites and their events bring history to life.
