Jorvik Viking Centre
Discover the Vikings! Step back in time to 10th century York this winter ❄️🥶🔥 Travel around 10th century York, experiencing what it was like living in the city.
With an updated ride experience and state-of-the art galleries showcasing our unique collection of 1,000-year-old artefacts, visit JORVIK Viking Centre to discover York’s fascinating Viking legacy. The sights, sounds and even the smells of the Viking Age are brought vividly back to life as you journey back 1,000 years. At JORVIK Viking Centre you are standing on the site which revealed some of the
This winter, experience AD 975 like never before! ❄️
For the first time, we're embracing the chill with a winter makeover. Step into the icy world of the Vikings and discover how they braved the cold and kept themselves warm during the long, dark Yorkshire months.
Snow covered Coppergate sets the scene for wintery tales told by our resident skalds. Gather around and hear epic sagas of gods and monsters by the fire.
Pre-book your visit now before the snow melts 👉https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/
11/11/2024
10/11/2024
Lest We Forget.
We continue to offer a discounted rate ticket to those serving in the British Armed Forces ❤
Find out more here: https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/discounts/
09/11/2024
💯 Days to go until JORVIK Viking Festival 2025!
Who's ready?! 🙋♂️
07/11/2024
Experience JORVIK Viking Centre like never before! ❄️
This winter, our ride has been transformed, giving you a 360 degree immersive experience of a harsh winter’s day in Viking Age York!
With snow all around you, journey through the streets of JORVIK to discover how Vikings survived in the harsh depths of winter. Our Vikings will also demonstrate the tools, entertainment, and survival techniques used during the colder months... 🥶
Book your Winter Adventure here 👉 https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/
06/11/2024
Winter is coming... ❄️🥶
Experience a Winter Adventure at JORVIK Viking Centre from Monday 11th November!
Book your visit now ➡️ https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/
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Winter is coming... ❄️🥶👀
Winter is coming... ❄️🥶👀
Tickets for our main events at JVF25 are available to purchase NOW!🔥
To book your place at the Viking Games, Viking Feast and Evening Spectacular, just visit www.jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk 😆
PLUS! You'll receive early bird discount on tickets for our Evening Spectacular if you book during November 😱
31/10/2024
As the light fades and things start to feel spooky we wanted to share this lovely pumpkin carved by one of our own Archaeologists, Zoe.
"It's a spooky old (maybe haunted) house to represent old houses where Historic Building Recording is undertaken as part of the archaeological works."
We hope you've all enjoyed carving your own and leave us a comment to tell us what you created. Happy Halloween 👻🎃
31/10/2024
Happy Halloween from JORVIK Viking Centre! 👻🎃💀
27/10/2024
Don’t forget, there’s less than a week to go until Dark Saga Tours!
We have limited spaces remaining for our spectacularly spooky WALKING experiences 🧟🎃💀
Book now 👉 https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/events/dark-saga-tours/
Yes, we know it’s not an owl, but it’s the closest we could find. 🦉🦅
25/10/2024
We won silver at the YorkMix Choice Awards last night! 🥈
Thanks to everyone that voted, we are the favourite large attraction in York City Centre 🥳
Congratulations to all the other nominees and winners!
24/10/2024
To celebrate the launch of The Royal Mint's incredible Odin bullion bars, we're giving away a beautiful 10oz silver bar to one of our lucky followers! 😱
You can find out more about the range now via The Royal Mint website 👉 https://www.royalmint.com/
PLUS! We'll soon be stocking a limited number of 1oz silver bullion bars in our shop (keep an eye out!) 🤩
You'll receive a giveaway entry for each of these actions: 👀
- Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or X.
- Like our post on Instagram, Facebook or X.
- Share our post on Facebook, Instagram or X.
- Follow the Royal Mint on Instagram, Facebook or X.
- Sign up to our Mailing List: https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/jorvik-viking-centre-mailing-list/
We will be in touch Monday 25th November should you be the winner. Due to an increased number of scam accounts, please ensure you are speaking with our official pages. Good luck!
This giveaway is not affiliated with Meta or X.
20/10/2024
Walking the streets of Jorvik is a treat at any time of year, but as it is Halloween, our Skald has a few tricks up his tunic to set the pulses racing of even the hardiest of souls 😱💀
Dark Saga Tours, 7-9pm 30th & 31st October. Book now 👉 https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/events/dark-saga-tours/
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Our Story
The world-famous JORVIK Viking Centre is NOW OPEN and ready to take you back in time to discover the Return of the Vikings to York!
The year is AD960 and the last Viking King in Jorvik, Eric Bloodaxe, has been banished. The city is thriving with a flourishing manufacturing centre and wide trading links. There are new buildings, new peoples and new stories to be told...
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.
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
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