Is the King Alfred Open?
It’s more important than ever to increase your activity levels – we’ve got you in 2022! Freedom Leisure are helping Swimathon raise funds for Marie Curie and Cancer Research UK in May 2022 in the UK’s largest charity swim event….opening times.
| Monday – Friday | Saturday and Sunday |
|---|---|
| 7:30 – 22:30 | 9:00 – 18:00 |
Do you have to book King Alfred?
Activities and classes can be booked 14 days in advance by members and 7 days in advance for non members. If the activity requires payment you will need to pay at time of booking. Online bookings can be made up to 60 minutes prior to the start time.
How long is King Alfred pool?
25m
With a 25m main pool, a shallow lagoon area and separate teaching pool, we have something for everyone.
Who is Alfred last kingdom?
Alfred of Wessex was a main character in both The Saxon Stories novel series, and The Last Kingdom television series. He was the prince, later King of the Wessex. He eventually styled himself as the “King of the Anglo-Saxons”, and is driven by a vision for a united Kingdom of all the English (England).
What was great about King Alfred?
Alfred made good laws and believed education was important. He had books translated from Latin into English, so people could read them. He also told monks to begin writing the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. To help protect his kingdom from Viking attacks, Alfred built forts and walled towns known as ‘burhs’.
What happened to Alfred’s son on The Last Kingdom?
Edward died in 924, and was buried in his New Minster monastery in Winchester. His son Aethelstan continued to expand his father’s power base and styled himself the king of England after extending control over Northumbria.
Are Uhtred and Alfred friends?
Uhtred’s friendship with King Alfred may have had its ups and downs, but Uhtred chooses to honor Alfred’s dying wish and he stays loyal to the crown of Wessex.
Who followed Alfred the Great?
Edward
According to many histories, Alfred was succeeded by his son Edward, later known as Edward ‘the Elder’.
Who is Uhtred second wife?
Gisela
Gisela was a noble; she was born to a Jarl in Northumbria, her brother then became the King of Cumberland, and she later married lord Uhtred of Coccham.
Why is Uhtred so loyal to Alfred?
The friendship between Uhtred and Alfred is a necessary one Uhtred is a Saxon who was taken by the Danes and raised as their own. It changed him and he’s a Dane in his heart now, but he feels pulled in both directions. Alfred uses this to his advantage many times and puts Uhtred to work to keep Wessex safe for him.