History lovers can experience a torchlight parade, fire dancers and the burning of a Viking boat at a Saxon and Viking Festival this September.

The two day festival at Stonham Barns will be held on Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8, and will transport visitors back 1,000 years to an army camp of Saxon and Viking warriors.

The event is set during 850AD to 950AD, when East Anglia was conquered by the Danish Vikings and they settled here.

The weekend will feature live re-enactment groups, showing visitors how cooking, weaving, leathercraft, woodwork, blacksmithing, herbalism and storytelling was during the Viking and Saxon ages.

Warriors will take visitors back 1,000 years to show what life was like when East Anglia was invaded (Image: Stonham Barns Park)

Festival-goers will be able to try their hand at archery and axe-throwing while the professionals prepare for a finale battle in the show ring.

On Saturday evening, crowds will line the walkways for a torchlight parade, fire dancers, and the spectacle of the ceremonial burning of a Viking boat.

Fraser Carson, of Red Lion Events, said: "We are delighted to be back at Stonham Barns Park with this festival weekend.

"It’s not just one day but two fully packed days with action and excitement including a bigger torchlight procession featuring four fire dancers and an even bigger sacrificial boat to burn!

"We are also adding music at The Barn to complete the festival atmosphere. It’s going to be one mighty and immersive weekend for all those who attend."

A final mega-battle will take place in the show ring (Image: Stonham Barns Park) A bar will be open throughout the event as well as food and hot and cold refreshments.

Tickets are £15 for adults all day Saturday and £5 for the evening only.

Sunday only tickets are £10 for adults.

Children under 12 go free both days.