THE Vikings are coming to a popular Worcestershire tourist attraction.

A demonstration of Viking life and fighting will take place at Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings, near Bromsgrove.

Insights into the crafts and trades carried out by the Vikings will also be given by the Birmingham Vikings group, on Saturday, August 17, and Sunday, August 18.

On Sunday only, there will also be brick-making and nail-making demonstrations.

From Saturday, August 24, to Monday, August 26, a Magical Musical History Tour will be running at the museum, featuring music from across the centuries performed by a variety of artists, including the Allen Francis Big Band and Diabolus in Musica.

There is also an Active Learning Centre at the museum, with hands-on activities for youngsters.

For more information about the entertainment, which runs from 10.30am to 5.30pm each day, phone the museum on 01527 831363.