JORVIK Viking Centre
JORVIK Viking Centre
15-17 Coppergate
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9WT
England
Website
www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk
Telephone
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
Ultimate Viking Banquet: The Wedding Celebration!
- 14 February 2015 7-11pm
Join us for an absolutely unforgettable experience in the atmospheric setting of York’s Merchant Taylors Hall.
You’ll be greeted by torchlit Viking guard before joining the celebrations of the wedding of the survivors of Ragnarok - Lif & Lifthrasir - as they feast and make merry with their guests; complete with an unruly father of the bride, a rather outspoken best man and some errant bridesmaids, this is sure to be an eventful evening!
This is a truly unique Festival experience; hosted by the Vikings of JORVIK and accompanied by wonderful musical entertainment and song washed down with mead, a sumptuous 3 course banquet and of course wine flowing to accompany your meal.
Price includes all refreshments & drinks with your meal. There is a cash bar available thereafter.
Where
Merchant Taylor's Hall
Aldwark
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 7BX
England
Admission
£65 per person
Website
http://www.jorvik-viking-festival.co.uk/
Beowulf by Candlelight
- 18 — 20 February 2015
Following the sell-out success of this fantastic performance last year, the wonderful Peter Carrington-Porter returns to the atmospheric surroundings of St Helen’s Church for more unforgettable performances of Beowulf by candlelight.
A masterful modern adaptation of the poem, yet faithful to the original, Peter’s performance is a poetic, innovative and entertaining narrative epic taking us back to the mysterious world of Norse monsters and myths.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
£7 adult, £5 conc, £4 child
Website
http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/events/
Ragnarok: Battle Spectacular Finale!
- 21 February 2015 6-8pm
Ragnarok, the doomsday of the Norse Gods, the final battle between the forces of Odin and the hordes under the Trickster Loki took place in York in February 2014. Following this cataclysmic clash of titans we have woken up in brave new Viking world!
However, all is not as calm as it seems, the spirits are re-awakening and the Creation; the beginnings of the nine worlds of Yggdrasil is about to take place..
Join us as the historic city of York once again becomes a fiery battleground with a finale display incorporating a cast of warriors, gods and monsters in thrilling live-action battle with sound and light effects and terrific pyrotechnics in an out of this world spectacular!
Remember, the end is only a new beginning…
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
£12 adult, £9.50 conc, £36 family of 4, £45 family of 5
Website
http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/event/battle-spectacular-finale/
Best Beard Contest
- 21 February 2015
Entering its 8th 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.
Please note, homemade beards are permitted!
No pre-booking required, just turn up and enjoy!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Website
http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/event/best-beard-contest/
Brawl at the Guildhall: The Strongest Viking Competition
- 21 February 2015 10am-12pm
Now in it’s fourth year, competition gets even tougher as the cream of the crop from across the UK and Europe vie for the title of Strongest Viking and the chance to receive the coveted trophy.
With the competition open to Vikings far and wide, and with special guest judge appearance from Stuart Garrington, winner of Mr World 2013 and owner of York’s Ebor Fitness gym, this is sure to be an event you don’t want to miss!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
£3.00 adult, £2.00 conc.
Website
http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/event/brawl-at-the-guildhall-the-strongest-viking-competition/
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