JORVIK Viking Centre
The world-famous JORVIK Viking Centre is now open!
Hop aboard JORVIK’s improved ride experience and be transported back in time over 1,000 years! You will discover the impact of international trade on Viking-Age York, including the evolution of a multicultural society in the city, as it’s not just trade goods that flowed into Jorvik but people from across the globe! Plus, with 22 new animatronics across the recreation there is something new to see around every corner.
The centre’s gallery experiences have been completely updated, with new display cases allowing you to get up close to the astounding Viking artefacts that inspired the creation of JORVIK. You will have the chance to dig deeper into the Viking story of York using the latest in cutting-edge technology located throughout the centre.
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
Behind the Scenes with York Archaeological Trust
- 27 July 2017 10:30am-12pm, 2:30-4pm
Join York Archaeological Trust curators for a guided tour behind the scenes at the YAT store
Hear how the amazing collection in the care of the Trust continues to be put to work to enhance our understanding of the past.
Pre-booking essential. Includes a hot drink.
Where
421 Huntington Road
York
YO31 9HT
England
Admission
£6.50
Call 01904 615505 or book online.
Suitable for over 12s.
Website
https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/whats-on/
Archaeology in Coppergate
- 27 — 31 July 2017
Dress up as an archaeologist, dig up replica objects and sieve your soil so that you can uncover more finds to help build a bigger of picture of the stories that archaeology can tell us.
Come to Coppergate, the site of the famous archaeological excavation of the 1970s that led to the creation of JORVIK Viking Centre, for a host of fun activities showcasing the exciting world of archaeology!
Plus, submit your #ArcheoSelfies to #FestivalofArchaeology and share the fun!
This is a special event for the Festival of British Archaeology
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Admission
£2.00
Website
https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/whats-on/archaeology-in-coppergate/
JORVIK Viking Centre
15-17 Coppergate
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 9WT
England
Website
Telephone
Prebooking
01904 615505
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