JORVIK Viking Centre
JORVIK Viking Centre
15-17 Coppergate
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9WT
England
Website
www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk
Telephone
24 hour information
01904 643211
Prebooking
01904 615505
Fax
01904 627097
At JORVIK Viking Centre travel back 1000 years and visit the Vikings of JORVIK. Explore York's Viking history exactly where our archaeologists found the remains of the original Viking-Age City of 'Jorvik'. Journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets as they would have been in the year 975AD. See over 800 of the items discovered on site and meet the famous JORVIK Vikings in our three exciting exhibitions.
Venue Type:
Museum, Heritage site
Additional info
Due to health and safety regulations, only one wheelchair user can be in JORVIK at any one time. Wheelchair users should book in advance to avoid having to wait by calling our Reservations department on 01904 615505.
Everything in JORVIK Viking Centre is based on archaeological evidence unearthed during the Coppergate excavations undertaken between 1979 and 1981 by York Archaeological Trust. Archaeologists started digging on the site of an old sweet factory and unearthed remains of 10th century Viking-age buildings that were surrounded by moist, spongy layers of earth similar to that of a peat bog. In total an incredible 40,000 objects were uncovered by excavating 36,000 layers and sieving 8 tonnes of soil!
Collection details
Archaeology
Key artists and exhibits
- Viking sock
- Viking ice skate
- Viking jewellery
- Viking shoes
- Viking wood-working tools
- Viking combs
Coppergate Camp
- 15 — 23 February 2014
The Vikings have returned and encamped Coppergate as
they did over 1,000 years ago!
Meet the warriors, see their Viking longship and hear
sagas & songs of their victorious battles and the Norse
gods.
Plus, don’t miss your chance to see skirmishes between
the Coppergate Vikings and their arch-rivals the Anglo
Saxons at the Eye of York on Saturday 15th & Sunday
16th at 12noon & 2pm daily.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Coppergate Square
Coppergate Walk
York
North Yorkshire
England
Admission
FREE
Website
http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/events/
30th JORVIK Viking Festival
- 15 — 23 February 2014
Join us in 2014 for the Festival Venues biggest and best JORVIK Viking Festival yet…
Taking the fantastical Norse myths & legends as inspiration we have created over 80 unique events throughout the festival, including sword fighting workshops, crafts, lectures and tours as well as dramatic combat performances, music and archaeological expert sessions. This is just a taster of what’s to come, keep a look out for the full programme which will be released later this year. Be the first to find out all the latest news on the festival by joining our mailing list at www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk or following the action using #JorvikVikingFest
Book your tickets today to avoid disappointment, 01904 615505.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
See separate events for pricing details.
Website
http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/events/
Festival Folk Weekend
- 15 — 16 February 2014 7-9pm
The stunning candlelit setting of Barley Hall plays host
once again to legendary folk musicians from across the
world.
Saturday 15th February
Ray Cooper
Following last year’s sell out Festival concert Ray returns
with new material influenced both by his Scottish
heritage and his adopted homeland of Sweden. With
the real ale flowing from the Hall bar, this promises yet
again, to be a great evening of entertainment!
Sunday 16th February
Serious Kitchen presents:
The Whispering Road
Drawing on the rich heritage of Scandinavian myths and
stories, The Whispering Road blends Nick Hennessey’s
spellbinding storytelling, with Vicki Swan and Jonny
Dyer’s renowned musicianship (nyckelharpa, bagpipes,
kohorn, cittra and flute), to tell a story of hope in the
darkness of two strangers bound by a ring and of the
one who could not love.
Book your tickets today to avoid disappointment: 01904 615505
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
Where
Barley Hall
2 Coffee Yard
Off Stonegate
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 8AR
England
Admission
£14 adult, £12 conc. (per concert)
Website
http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/events/
Animating the Legends
- 17 — 21 February 2014 ,
A unique opportunity for you and your little ones to get
hands-on and creative with animation workshops from
award-winning animators, Glass Cannon. Come along and
explore myths and legends through a mixture of sessions
involving stop-motion, pixellation and projection.
Your finished project will be loaded onto YouTube and the
best animations will be showcased on the Festival website
for a chance to win a very special prize!
10:00 - 12:30 (ages 5 to 7), 13:30 - 16:00 (ages 7 to 11)
Book your tickets today to avoid disappointment: 01904 615505
Suitable for
- 7-10
- 5-6
Where
DIG - An Archaeological Adventure
St Saviour's Church
St Saviourgate
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 8NN
England
Admission
£8.50 per child, includes mid-morning/mid-afternoon
refreshments
Website
http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/events/
Dangerous Days with Terry Deary
- 19 February 2014 6:30-8pm
Join Terry Deary, author of the phenomenal
Horrible History books, for a look at his brand
new series of Dangerous Days books, where
he turns his usual engaging and witty style to
writing history books for the grownups!
Packed with interesting facts, but also
exploring the human story and retaining
the trademark humour, this
series of four promises to be
an entertaining addition to our
bookshelves.
Book your tickets today to avoid disappointment: 01904 615505.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
Where
York Mansion House
Saint Helens Square
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9QL
England
Admission
£7
Website
http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/events/
Beowulf by Candlelight
- 20 February 2014 4-5:30pm, 7:30-9pm
St Helen’s Church, in the centre of the
historic city of Jorvik plays host to an
unforgettable performance of Beowulf by
candlelight; a masterful modern adaptation
of the poem, yet faithful to the original.
Peter Carrington-Porter’s performance
will be a poetic, innovative and
entertaining narrative epic, taking
us back to the mysterious world of
norse monsters and myths.
Book your tickets today to avoid disappointment: 01904 615505
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
St Helen's Church
Saint Helens Square
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 8QN
England
Admission
£7 adult, £5 conc, £4 child
Website
http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/events/
Battle Spectacular Finale!
- 22 February 2014 6-8pm
The historic city of York will once again become a fiery
battleground with a finale display befitting the end of our
30th Festival.
Incorporating thrilling live battle action, sound and light
effects, with terrific pyrotechnics in a dazzling spectacle like
nothing seen before!
This event sells out well in advance each year so book early
to avoid disappointment. Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505
Doors open at 18:00, entertainment commences 18:45
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Eye of York (by Clifford’s Tower)
Eye of York
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9RY
England
Admission
£12 adult, £9.50 conc, £36 family of 4, £45 family of 5
Website
http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/events/
Best Beard Contest
- 22 February 2014 3-4pm
Entering its 7th year, this whimsical and fun competition
has become something of a cult highlight, drawing huge
crowds and some very competitive participants!
Young or old, male or female – all are encouraged to
enter and try to win the highly prized beard trophies.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Coppergate Square
Coppergate Walk
York
North Yorkshire
England
Admission
FREE
Website
http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/events/
Brawl at the Guildhall: The Strongest Viking Competition
- 22 February 2014 10am-1pm
Even tougher challenges await our Viking strong men in
the third year of our contest, as they compete against
each other in events such as holding the axe, leg wrestling
and more to win the coveted Strongest Viking trophy!
Come along and cheer for your favourite – with the
competition open to Vikings near and far, who knows who
will take away the golden prize...
Book your tickets today to avoid disappointment: 01904 615505
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Guildhall
Saint Helens Square
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9QN
England
Admission
£3 adult, £2 conc.
Website
http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/events/
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