JORVIK Viking Centre

Located on the site of the medieval St Leonard’s Hospital, now home to the newly-refurbished York Theatre Royal, this intriguing exhibition explores the practices of those involved in providing care and remedies in the Viking period and the years that followed.

Artefacts and human remains from JORVIK reveal details about sanitation and health in the Viking city of Jorvik. With cesspits for toilets, residents would have been susceptible to all manner of diseases and parasites, with human waste uncovered by archaeologists giving us a fascinating insight into the lives of the Vikings and the things that were living in them!

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Where

York Theatre Royal
St Leonard's Place
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 7HD
England

Website

http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/about-jorvik/ontour/

Working in partnership with York Museums Trust, The JORVIK Group invites you to discover the hustle and bustle of Viking York in this special exhibition devoted to the lifeblood of the city of Jorvik; international trade.

There is also the chance to see a replica Viking-Age Longship, fully kitted out for a trade voyage and the opportunity to get an up-close look at precious artefacts from JORVIK itself, all saved from the flooding of December 2015.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Where

York St Mary’s
Coppergate Wal
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 7FR
England

Admission

Adult £5 | Conc. £3 | Kids Go Free (0-15)

Website

http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/about-jorvik/ontour/

Aptly located in the Undercroft of York Minster, home to fine examples of Early Medieval Christian art, including the Horn of Ulf and the York Gospels, this exhibition will uncover the cultural factors at play as the Viking citizens of York got to grips with a new religion whilst trying to keep hold of the beliefs from the old faith.

With artefacts from the JORVIK collection on display for the first time since December 2015 in the treasury at York Minster and Viking hosts on hand to guide you through this critical moment in our history, this exhibition is a unique experience in York this summer.

Suitable for

• Family friendly

Where

York Minster
Deangate
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 7HH
England

Admission

Normal Admission Prices Apply

Website

http://jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/about-jorvik/ontour/

Known popularly as the ‘Last Viking’, Harald Hardrada lived an extraordinary life.

Once a member of the elite Varangian Guard in Byzantium, he rose through the ranks to become King of his homeland of Norway and a serious contender to the English throne in 1066. His death brought to an end the Viking Age, and he could be seen as the greatest Viking king we never had.

Join us for a lively and engaging talk with author Justin Hill, winner of both Sunday Times and Washington Post Book of the Year, as he retraces the achievements of the Norwegian king, who died just outside York at the Battle of Stamford Bridge almost 950 years to the day.

You will also have the chance to meet Justin and get a signed copy of his new book, Viking Fire, which will be available to purchase on the night.

A cash bar will be available for refreshments.

Suitable for

• Not suitable for children

Admission

£5.50 per person

Website

https://yat.digitickets.co.uk/event/1794702?catID=6366