Celebrate Spring Equinox

Four Vikings ready for battle holding a shield wall

Celebrate the Spring Equinox the Viking way at City Museum! Vikings celebrated Ostara to mark the changing of the season from Winter into Spring. Follow our trail to find out how they celebrated this festival. Don’t miss out on egg decorating and make a flower crown for yourself or a friend.

The Vikings are coming to the museum for not one but two full weekends of reenactment fun! Join us on the below dates to meet some real-life Vikings:

28-29 March – BjarnaFolk

11-12 April – Manaraefan Vikings

Art and Craft

Children & Family Activities

Easter

Event Information

Date:

28 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026

Price:

Included in admission

Age:

3+

Venue:

City Museum

Address:

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Winchester City Museum, The Square, Winchester, SO23 9ES

Opening hours

Fri 23 Jan 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 24 Jan 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 25 Jan 2026: 11:00 – 17:00
Mon 26 Jan 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 27 Jan 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 28 Jan 2026: 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 29 Jan 2026: 10:00 – 17:00

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