JORVIK goes back to the 80s
22/04/2009
Issued by: JORVIK Viking Centre
To celebrate its 25th birthday, JORVIK Viking Centre is offering York residents 1984 admission prices on the 1st of each month from May 2009 to February 2010.
Prices will be reduced from £8.50 to £2 for adults and from £7 to £1 for concessions.
Located on the site of one of modern archaeology's most famous discoveries, the Viking Centre has welcomed more than 15 million visitors since it first opened its doors in 1984.
York Archaeological Trust - the people behind the world-famous visitor attraction - have launched a year-long programme of events to celebrate its history and success.
In addition to the special prices, York residents and visitors are invited to celebrate with JORVIK at its carnival style street party on 4th May between 11.00am and 3.30pm in Coppergate.
Stilt walkers, unicyclists and Viking warriors will entertain the crowds, who are also invited to join in with birthday party games such as Viking musical statues, pin the beard on the Viking and giant pass the parcel. York's master story teller will be delivering theatrical tales of Viking bravery throughout the day and inviting party-goers to join in his unique style of pavement poetry. Children can contribute to a giant birthday card and everyone is welcome to celebrate with a piece of JORVIK's huge birthday cake.
For more information on the 25-year celebration events programme visit http://www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/events1.htm.
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For more information, contact Louise McKenzie at The Partners Group on 01904 610077 (email: louise@partners-group.co.uk) or David Scott, York Archaeological Trust marketing manager, on 01904 543 426 (email: dscott@yorkat.co.uk).
EDITOR'S NOTE:
The JORVIK Viking Centre 25-year celebration events programme includes:
MAY 2009
From May 2009 to February 2010
York residents can visit JORVIK Viking Centre on the 1st of each month and pay 1984 prices! £2 adults, £1 concessions (individual visits only).
4th May: 25th Birthday Street Party
Join the Vikings and staff of JORVIK Viking Centre in their official celebratory party and let your hair down as you enjoy a range of street entertainment. 11.00am-3:30pm. FREE.
4th May: Commemorative Coin Launch
The 25th anniversary souvenir coin is launched in Coppergate. York residents are invited to pick up their free coin when visiting JORVIK (proof of admission must be given). Coppergate, York. 11.00am-3:30pm.
JUNE 2009
Open Air Art at Hungate
The launch of 24 Viking-inspired works of art created by groups from throughout the city, on view at the Hungate excavation.
JULY/AUGUST 2009
23rd July, 6th, 20th August: Teatime Tours at Hungate and JORVIK behind the scenes
See real life archaeological discovery in action as the Hungate dig reveals new areas of the historic city, then experience JORVIK Viking Centre guided by one of the archaeologists who originally dug the Coppergate dig 25 years ago. Pre-booking essential 01904 615505. 5:30-7:30pm. Adults £11.50, concessions £9.50.
NOVEMBER 2009
"Celebrating JORVIK" book launch
A new book taking a fresh look at the unique objects discovered at Coppergate 25 years ago.
FEBRUARY 2010
12th - 14th February: 25th Anniversary Conference
Iconic Viking Collections from around the world. Take part in this intriguing conference which includes speakers from The Viking Ship Museum, Oslo, The Orkney Museum and the original archaeologists behind JORVIK.
15th - 20th February: 25th JORVIK Viking Festival