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Whitby Jet represented an important and socio-symbolically significant resource in early medieval and medieval Europe.
Requiring extreme global warming, the formation of jet has seldom occurred in Earth's geological history. The resulting materials…
York
Are you fashionable like Freya? Do you look like Loki? Dig around in your Thor-drobe for this year's all-new Viking Costume Competition!
We want to see some amazing Viking-inspired costumes, whether they're based in reality, fiction or legend. With…
York
Learn a new skill and make a beautifully decorated leather pouch.
Try your hand at the timeless art of leather-working, a craft in which the Vikings excelled. All materials will be provided to make a pouch with decorated flap, using the techniques…
York
St Sampson's Square will be full of Viking activities and antics.
With three saga-themed storytelling sessions plus have-a-go sword fighting workshops all day, come along to St Sampson's Square for plenty of family fun! You can also find the…
York
Viking voyagers needed their battle wits about them - now little Vikings can prepare for adventure with our fun sword-fighting workshops, led by JORVIK's expert instructors. Suitable for ages 5-12 only, pre-booking advised.
York
Explore Viking fashion with Dr. Gareth Williams, of the British Museum. Discover how styles varied across the Viking world, as well as how Viking fashion fused with other cultures.
St Saviourgate, York
It's smelly, it's squelchy – but it tells us lots about the past! Bring the kids to find out why archaeologists love poo, and get hands on making your own replica poo fossil. Don't forget to go and see the famous Lloyds Bank Turd at JORVIK Viking…
Off Stonegate
The Vikings told stories about many fantastical beasts - you can meet some of their more ordinary cousins at Barley Hall!
Get up close to lizards, snakes, chickens and more, before learning about the Vikings' beliefs at Magic & Mystery: Seafaring…
St Saviourgate, York
It's smelly, it's squelchy – but it tells us lots about the past! Bring the kids to find out why archaeologists love poo, and get hands on making your own replica poo fossil. Don't forget to go and see the famous Lloyds Bank Turd at JORVIK Viking…
Off Stonegate
Meet incredible birds of prey in a stunning medieval townhouse.
Discover the role these birds played in Viking mythology and handle them with the assistance of trained staff.
York St John University, York
Hear about the latest fascinating research from leading Viking experts at the annual Festival Symposium. This day-long event is a rare opportunity for Viking enthusiasts to be immersed in the latest thinking about Viking culture and history.
Museum Street, York
Exclusive book launch for the latest in Hilary Robinson's wonderful series.
Charlie Tanner and his dog Jasper and their journey to explore established facts with belly laugh ideas about life as a Viking. Meet the author and Viking Harold Bluetooth,…
Off Stonegate
Explore Norse beliefs about crossing perilous seas and discovering new shores.
In this special addition to our Magic & Mystery exhibition at Barley Hall, only for JORVIK Viking Festival, find out how Vikings sought protection from the elements on…
York
Discover tales of Viking voyages with a special Festival edition of Little Diggers.
Explore where the Vikings travelled and what they'd need to take with them on their travels, in our fun and engaging activities for ages 3-5. The session includes…
York
Hunt for Viking treasure with a special Viking Festival edition of Little Diggers.
Discover a treasure map written in runes and learn about Ingvar the Far Travelled's hunt for gold, with these fun and engaging activities for ages 3-5. The session…
YORK
The stakes are high for the annual Strongest Viking Competition - who will win a place on our Viking Captain's voyage across the high seas?
With hammer-holding, leg-wrestling, hand-to-hand combat and more, join us to cheer on your favourite Viking…
York
They've come from near and far to muster in their fearsome armies – now it's your chance to see hundreds of Viking warriors march through the city. With their war cries echoing around the streets, the March to Coppergate is a mighty sight to behold.
York
Discover tales of Viking sea battles with a special Festival edition of Little Diggers.
Hear thrilling tales of Bjorn Ironside's battles on sea and on land with these fun and engaging activities for ages 3-5. The session includes digging in our dig…
York
Learn the Viking craft of wire weaving to make beautiful jewellery.
New for this year, discover the delicate beauty of trichinopoly or Viking wire weaving. Led by JORVIK Viking Centre's resident expert, learn the basic techniques and create a…
York
You are invited to feast alongside great voyagers of the Viking Age in the Hall of their descendants – the beautifully atmospheric Merchant Adventurers' Hall. As a Norse skald tells thrilling tales of Viking endeavours, enjoy three courses of…
York
Discover the Viking history of the Viking trading town of Trondheim.
Our guest speaker for 2020 is Chris McLees, archaeologist and researcher for NIKU (Norsk institutt for kulturminneforskning). In common with Jorvik, Trondheim comprised one of a…
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