Overview
Opened in 1984, the Jorvik Viking Centre is based on more than 40,000 Viking artifacts excavated at Coppergate between 1976 and 1981. The museum is built directly over the dig site, and a unique capsule ride carries visitors through a recreated Viking 'Jorvik' street from 866-1066, complete with sounds, smells, and figure tableaux. Every February, the surrounding streets host the Jorvik Viking Festival — Europe's largest Viking reenactment event. Admission about GBP 16. 3-minute walk from the Shambles.
Opening Hours
10:00-17:00 (until 18:00 April-October)
Travel Tips
Online booking lets you pick a time slot and saves a little. The February Viking Festival is the liveliest time.
Hotels near Jorvik Viking Centre
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Other attractions in York
York Minster
Northern Europe's largest medieval Gothic cathedral, with awe-inspiring stained-glass windows.
The Shambles
A perfectly preserved 14th-century street, said to have inspired Harry Potter's Diagon Alley.
York City Walls
England's most complete medieval city walls — walk atop them for a full circuit of the city.
National Railway Museum
The world's largest railway museum — from Japan's Shinkansen to the legendary British 'Mallard' steam locomotive.
Clifford's Tower
The last surviving tower of York Castle and the tragic site of the 1190 Jewish massacre.
York's Chocolate Story
The birthplace of Kit Kat and Smarties — discover York's chocolate-making heritage.
River Ouse Cruise
A boat tour offering fresh angles on York's walls and Minster from the River Ouse.