JORVIK Viking Centre

Discover, Explore and Experience the Vikings in York with JORVIK Viking Centre. With an updated ride experience and state-of-the-art galleries showcasing our unique collection of 1,000-year-old artifacts, visit JORVIK Viking Centre to discover York's fascinating Viking legacy.

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 the Coppergate Dig, with a fully immersive display taking you back to the 1970s.

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 artifacts in the world, from delicate earrings and socks to frying pans, padlocks, and even a fossilized Viking poo! Dig deeper into the Viking story of York using the latest in cutting-edge technology located throughout the center and the opportunity to handle real artifacts while talking to our friendly Viking hosts.