The Hilt

The Hilt. Who is the real #viking?

Become a Viking at The Hilt

Have you ever thought that you would like to become a #viking or a knight, at least for a while? I think so. Everyone watching a film about the Vikings imagined themselves as one of them, right? If so, you have the opportunity to do so by trying your hand at axe throwing at The Hill. The Hill is a unique tourist attraction in York, an axe-throwing event. This unique attraction will appeal to noisy companies who want to let off steam, have a good laugh, and, of course, try their hand at the new entertainment. Bring your friends or family here and find out who the real Viking is. 

The reason why this establishment is so attractive to tourists is not only because you and your friends can throw swords in 10 specially designated booths, but also because The Hilt constantly hosts spectacular shows, reenactments of historical events or battles, in which everyone can take part. All these events are held in arenas specially made for this purpose with the help of props and stuntmen. This is what most people who have ever visited the establishment consider to be its highlight.

The Hilt is not standing still, recently the company has teamed up with Spanish tech company Kloom Studios to diversify axe throwing games a little bit. With the help of spotlights that are pointed directly at the axe throwing boards, you can get a variety of games from tic-tac-toe to warships. Your task there will be the same, to throw axes, but the goals are completely different, this session is not like the standard one, because it will not be held completely with a coach, but only at the beginning you will be given instructions and everything else will be on you. There will also be a small printed instruction booklet for you to help you play. Now let's talk a little more about each of these types of entertainment:

If you think that throwing one axe is too easy for you, don't worry, the trainers at The Hilt will teach you how to throw two axes at once, your friends will be delighted with your new ability. Also, everyone has the opportunity to compete in an axe throwing tournament, compete with your friends in a battle or with strangers. 

I am also more than sure that not many of us have seen a historical re-enactment of battles or various other events, right? So why not come to one of them here, its historical reenactments, which are also carried out by professionals and in costumes that correspond to the event being reenacted. Interactive expositions that allow visitors to learn about various aspects of medieval life of knights and Vikings are also in great demand.

Medieval Weapons Museum & More

Are there people who will not be interested in looking at a weapons museum? I think not, because learning about the history of a particular type of weapon can be so interesting, so why not visit the Medieval Weapons Museum on the premises? This museum presents a large number of armour and weapons. Visitors can see everything from bows and arrows to swords and cannons, and learn all the details of weapon handling and its origin at information stands.

 Do not forget that The Hilt is not only an attraction, it is also a gastronomic tourism. Also, if you get hungry after throwing axes, you should know that there are several restaurants and cafes on the premises, because The Hilt offers you not only emotions but also delicious food. You can enjoy an aromatic coffee or a delicious lunch in the main restaurant or a smaller café. In most of these places you will find traditional Scottish dishes or snacks.

Throwing axes and delicious food is definitely not all The Hilt can surprise us with. We have already understood that The Hilt is rich in various attractions for visitors, but it still continues to surprise us, because the institution also has a crafts workshop where you can see how medieval craftsmen worked. It offers master classes in pottery, blacksmithing and weaving. Guests can also try their hand at these activities. 

Events, Souvenirs & Student Discounts

But what if you really like Vikings and knights and would like a wedding in this style, don't worry, all this can be arranged too. As in any restaurant, you can organise your own event in one of the venues on the territory of The Hilt complex, whether it is a birthday party or even a medieval-style wedding. A large hall, wedding decorations that perfectly match the theme of the wedding - all this will be provided by the establishment. A team of professionals will provide you with an unforgettable wedding. This wedding will definitely be remembered by you and your guests for a long time, but it's not every day that you get to have a wedding in this style, is it?

Of course, you won't be able to leave without a few souvenirs, which you can buy in the on-site gift shop. A small memento of this day, in the form of a Viking helmet or a knight's sword, will bring back pleasant memories for a long time. I would definitely like a souvenir in the form of a Viking helmet or a knight's sword. And the good news for you is that if you are a student, by sending a photo of your student ID card, you will receive a discount code, and when you come to the establishment with your friends, you can simply show it and get a discount.

Summing up, I would like to say that The Hilt is a unique place to visit at least once in your life and get to know the lifestyle of Vikings and knights personally, try their cuisine and entertainment. So try yourself in the role of a real Viking and come here, you will definitely not regret this experience. Take the time to go here, you will definitely be satisfied. Whether you're into knights and Vikings or not, you won't be left indifferent.