Sheep, Steel & a 1997 Ford Fiesta – Northern Realms at Arthington Show

you know it’s going to be a good day when you're surrounded by dogs, sheep, horses, tractors… and a legendary 1997 Ford Fiesta.

This weekend, we were proud to take part in the Arthington Show, a true Yorkshire gem of an agricultural event — packed with charm, character, and community spirit. Between the livestock displays and horse competitions, you’d have found Northern Realms holding court with our ever-popular axe throwing hire UK setup and a buzzing fundraising stall for the Norðheim Viking Village project.

While we left the bows at home this time, the mobile axe throwing lane was alive all day long — a brilliant example of fun event entertainment with axe throwing. Folks of all ages stepped up to the timber, whether for their first throw or their fiftieth, discovering their inner Viking (or at least hitting the board and looking fierce doing it).

One of the unexpected highlights? Terrier racing. Yes, you read that right. Tiny dogs tearing across the field with the speed of Sleipnir and the chaos of Loki — and we loved every second of it. If you’ve never screamed encouragement at a yapping blur of fur, you haven’t truly lived.

More importantly, we had incredible conversations throughout the day about Norðheim, our vision for an immersive Viking experience hire UK. The support was overwhelming — people not only loved the concept, but were genuinely excited to visit once it becomes a reality. And thanks to your generosity, we raised a fantastic few hundred pounds toward the dream.

Every coin dropped into the donation pot helps bring Norðheim closer. Whether it’s mobile archery and axe throwing events, community shows, or festival axe throwing and archery hire, it all adds fuel to the fire.

To everyone who stopped by — whether you threw an axe, shared your encouragement, or just had a good natter — thank you. Your support keeps this longhouse dream alive.

Arthington, you were brilliant.Until next time –Skol.