Typically Angelcynn portrays ordinary life in Anglo-Saxon England, (extending into what is now Southern Scotland but used to be part of the old kingdom of Northumbria). Recently it has had the opportunity to develop two permanent woodland sites within the boundaries of the old kingdom of Northumbria. One now has a sacred pond.(where a small family of wild ducks have taken up residence!), a campsite, willow beds, new coppice woods, woodwork shelter, and an archery range. The other contains the historic Duns Spa (see Wikipedia for details). The Duns site is under major renovation, as the dangerous over-mature Norway spruce forest planted around the Spa had to be felled. So far over 400 mixed British Hardwoods have been planted, with more planned, to more than adequately fulfil the Forestry Commission's requirements. An archery range, campsite and woodworking shelters are planned, together with winter storage for Eadgyth, the Norwegian Faering. A plan to use the wood for "Forest School" activities is being developed.

Re-enactment

Angelcynn has a deserved reputation for reaching the highest re-enactment standards. It has worked with the BBC (Meet the Ancestors), Channel 4 (Time Team), and many museums with important Anglo-Saxon collections. Many of the current members were filmed for the Sutton Hoo Introductory video, "The Wearer of the Helmet". We have a special interest in educational events. We work regularly with the Potteries Museum interpreting the Staffordshire Hoard. At Jarrow Hall, Anglo Saxon Farm, Hall and Bede Museum Angelcynn volunteers, in close consultation with the museum, have created an educational woodland walk and Anglo Saxon Rune Quest Trail, and brought the willow bed back under productive management, both to improve the visitor experience. Other projects are being developed.

For clients, we can provide anything from a single costumed interpreter for a talk or demonstration, to a tented encampment showing the life of a Thegn's retinue. We can demonstrate loom and tablet weaving, dyeing, cookery, pole lathing, working in wood, leather working, embroidery, and music. We also demonstrate the weaponry and skills of the warrior classes, as well as Anglo Saxon pagan burials. In suitable locations, we can bring in Eadgyth, or our "magic ship" to demonstrate first millennium sailing and navigation skills. We can even find an Anglo Saxon bishop.