THE Vikings are on their way back to Chippenham 1,124 years after their first visit.
The town will relive its Viking past this weekend with a three-day festival which starts tomorrow.
The highlight of the weekend will be the spectacular burning of a replica Norse ship on Sunday night at 8pm.
Historical re-enactment group Regia Anglorum is staging the event and Monkton Park will be turned into a Viking camp.
Visitors will not only be able to see how Vikings lived, but also learn the vital role Chippenham played in Norse history.
Living history village open 12noon-4.30pm Saturday; 11am-4.30pm Sunday; 11am-4.30pm Monday. The arena will be staging various attractions throughout the weekend.
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