At its heart, Runestead is a modular, fully immersive, Viking experience — part living history, part theatrical spectacle, and part cultural showcase.
It is a collaborative alliance between four independent businesses: Beneath The World Tree, Northern Realms, Idunn’s Workshop, and Hel’s Kitchen.
Together, we bring to life the sights, sounds, smells, and stories of the Norse world through food, fire, competition, craft, and community. Whether for a festival, wedding, private party, or themed event, Runestead transforms any location into a Viking settlement brimming with atmosphere and authenticity.
You can book us as a complete package or select the individual elements you want. Every event is tailored, scalable, and steeped in ancient inspiration.
Beneath The World Tree blends Norse mythology, medieval fantasy, and immersive artistry into a unique market and photography experience. As both a vendor of themed goods and a visual storyteller, it offers handcrafted jewellery, keepsakes, keyrings, and Norse-inspired trinkets, alongside professional photography that transforms visitors into warriors, shieldmaidens, and wandering heroes. Within Runestead, Beneath The World Tree captures the saga of every guest — offering tangible memories through portraits, props, and curated treasures that breathe life into the legend.
Hel’s Kitchen is the roaring hearth of Runestead — a Viking-style caterer serving up traditional flavours inspired by the old ways. From hearty stews and fire-roasted meats to hand-pressed flatbreads and earthy root vegetables, every dish is infused with history, and hospitality. With modular fire setups and all-weather capability, Hel’s Kitchen not only feeds the body but enhances the mood, filling the air with the scent of flame and feast. It turns any event into a gathering worthy of the gods.
Idunn’s Workshop offers a tranquil, soulful counterpoint to Runestead’s roaring fire and steel. Specialising in natural crafts, handmade signs, ritual candles, and Norse-pagan home décor, this stall brings the sacred and the symbolic to every gathering. Rooted in the cycles of nature and the reverence of the old gods, Idunn’s Workshop adds depth, artistry, and spiritual resonance to the Runestead experience — inviting guests to browse, learn, and bring home a piece of the old world.
Northern Realms brings the raw thrill of Viking sport to Runestead through axe throwing and archery. With safe, expertly managed ranges and engaging instructors, they invite guests to test their strength, aim, and nerve like true Norse warriors. Whether in a festival field or under a feasting marquee, Northern Realms creates a charged atmosphere of challenge and camaraderie. Their presence grounds Runestead in action — offering unforgettable moments of triumph, laughter, and primal fun at every event.