The Viking Ship ‘Hugin’

‘Hugin’ is a reconstructed longship. It was a gift from the Danish government commemorating the 1500th anniversary of the arrival of Hengist and Horsa, leaders of the Anglo-Saxon invasion.

In Norse mythology, Hugin is one of a pair of ravens that fly around the world and bring information to the god Odin.

Facilities :

The Viking Ship Café and public toilets are seasonal.

Accessibility :

The site is a public park and accessible for viewing in all seasons.

Winter Display :

During winter, the ship is often covered, which limits the viewing experience.

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Transport information :

The popular Open Top bus service runs at weekends in April and every day over the School Holidays and on Bank Holidays, until late September. This seasonal bus service deploys several open top buses and runs regularly from Cliffs End (Viking Ship) to Minnis Bay and back. The Viking Ship is also on the 45 bus route which operates all year round.

Walking :

The Contra Trail takes you passed the Viking Ship.