Viking March roars back in to Rivington as Nordic festival returns

The legendary Viking March returned to Chorley with Vikings big and small invited to done their finest Nordic attire.

Taking place at Rivington Terraced Gardens on Saturday, the fun family festival had events and competitions for all, including prizes for the best dressed Viking and the best beard. Those who turned up had the chance to try their hand at archery, axe throwing, hammer toss, Kube (Viking skittles), and the Viking Shield hold strength challenge.

I wouldnt mess with him ... Steven Hobin shows his strengthplaceholder image
I wouldnt mess with him ... Steven Hobin shows his strength
David Hargraves with (L-R) Veronica Hargraves, Keira Butler and Harley Holdenplaceholder image
David Hargraves with (L-R) Veronica Hargraves, Keira Butler and Harley Holden
Run for your life! Leza Pressler takes up armsplaceholder image
Run for your life! Leza Pressler takes up arms
Ryan Merga taking a drinks breakplaceholder image
Ryan Merga taking a drinks break
Charley Wright with  baby Einar, Keal and Kaelumplaceholder image
Charley Wright with baby Einar, Keal and Kaelum
Steven Hobinplaceholder image
Steven Hobin
Lesley Atherton and Tracey Lomaxplaceholder image
Lesley Atherton and Tracey Lomax
Viking Marchplaceholder image
Viking March
Youngsters take up armsplaceholder image
Youngsters take up arms
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