Discover the Original Viking Encounter at JORVIK Viking Centre!

With its world-famous ride taking visitors around the sights, sounds and smells of Viking-age York, and state-of-the art galleries showcasing a unique collection of 1,000 year old artefacts, visit JORVIK Viking Centre to discover York’s fascinating Viking legacy.

All customers must pre-book their tickets to JORVIK Viking Centre. Visitors who haven’t pre-booked will be asked to do so for the next available slot. Tickets can be booked at www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk or by calling 01904 615505.

A Winter Adventure

From 10th November to 23rd of February, step back in time and discover life in York during the winter of AD 960. Snow blankets the streets, and locals are wrapped up in hats, warm woolens, and furs to keep out the cold. Once again our ride is covered in snow and ice as the temperature drops inside and out.

Our Ljósálfar – Norse elves – have sprinkled some magic on our time-travel technology, adding an exciting new twist to your journey.

New for this year: experience our interactive temporal portal, where you’ll catch your first glimpse of Viking-age York, then known as Jorvik. Step inside a 10th-century blacksmith’s home – the very one on display under the glass floor beneath your feet!

Next, hop on our time sleighs and travel through Viking-age York. See how the snow settles across the quayside, market stalls, and rooftops, while our Viking residents go about their daily lives in the frosty winter.

So, what are you waiting for? Step inside, rest your feet, and immerse yourself in A Winter Adventure at JORVIK Viking Centre!

Discover Coppergate

At JORVIK Viking Centre you are standing on the site which revealed some of the most astounding discoveries in modern archaeology. Your first experience at JORVIK is an exploration of Coppergate, with a fully immersive time portal taking you back to the 10th century!

Explore the Viking-Age City

Travel around 10th century York, experiencing what it was like living in the city. The sights, sounds and even the smells of the Viking Age are brought vividly back to life as you journey back 1,000 years.

Experience the Real Thing

Get up-close with some of the most beautiful and rare Viking artefacts in the world, from delicate earrings and socks to frying pans and padlocks and even a fossilised Viking poo!

Dig deeper into the Viking story of York using the latest in cutting-edge technology located throughout the centre and the opportunity to handle real artefacts whilst talking to our friendly Viking hosts.

French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Danish and Arabic commentary available on the ride. Language guides are available on our website.

Health and Safety restrictions only permit one wheelchair user into the building at any given time. Visit our website or call for information.

Educational visits

With education at the heart of our work, we offer great value, informative school visits. Talk to our reservations department by phone (01904 615505) or email (schools@yorkat.co.uk).

Alternatively, for schools unable to travel, we have created a programme of Virtual Outreach sessions, where Vikings can visit your classroom using the miracles of modern technology! Click here for full details.