Northern Realms

Mobile Viking entertainment for events across Yorkshire and the UK

Northern Realms is a mobile event entertainment business run by Donna and Phoenix, a husband-and-wife team who describe themselves as lifelong history enthusiasts. The company travels to venues with its own ranges and equipment, offering Viking axe throwing, traditional medieval archery and spear throwing for weddings, festivals, corporate events and private celebrations. Its stated coverage area is Yorkshire and, more broadly, the United Kingdom.

The operation is presented as a complete package rather than a simple equipment hire: the company says it brings axes, targets and instructors, and that clients only need to gather their guests. It also states that its ranges are fully staffed, insured and risk assessed, and that it handles health and safety matters and liaises directly with venues.

Three activities on offer

• Mobile axe throwing: a travelling axe throwing range with Viking-themed presentation, described as suitable for beginners and all ages.
• Traditional medieval archery: a mobile archery range presented as an authentic medieval experience, also aimed at beginners and mixed-age groups.
• Spear throwing: listed alongside axe throwing and archery as part of the Viking experience.

The two main ranges can be booked separately or combined for what the company calls the full experience. Equipment suitable for younger guests is also available, so children can take part.

Flexible packages and theming

Packages are customisable. The company states that bookings start at two hours and can be extended, including full-day arrangements on request. Instructors will adapt to the client's chosen theme at no extra charge, whether Viking, medieval or fantasy. The team also says it can work around the schedule of the event.

Who it is aimed at

The service is directed at weddings, festivals, corporate gatherings, parties and private celebrations. The company frames its offer around participation and competition between guests, from wedding parties competing against each other to corporate teams facing off, rather than a passive demonstration.

Track record and credentials

Northern Realms states that it is an official supplier to the Royal Armouries and that it has appeared on History Hit TV. It also reports being fully insured, risk assessed and DBS checked. According to the company, what began as an interest in history and immersive events has grown into a professional mobile operation working with wedding venues, festivals, corporate clients and heritage organisations.

Background and projects

The company's blog lists a four-day stint at the Royal Armouries involving more than 10,000 axes and spears thrown, a sustainability initiative called the Elderwood Project, and a 30th birthday celebration held in London. These entries illustrate the range of formats the team has handled, from large heritage-site events to private parties.