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Jorvik Viking Centre

The Jorvik story began in 1976 when the York Archaeological Trust discovered the remains of timber built workshops and rare 1000 year old artefacts while digging on the site of an old sweet factory in Coppergate. The excavations continued for a further five years and provided the knowledge and artefacts for the construction of the Jorvik museum. Archaeologists unearthed insects and objects made from wood, leather and textiles, all miraculously preserved due to the unique soil conditions, altogether nearly 20,000 individual objects were excavated. The large extent of the excavation gave a new insight to Viking everyday life and revolutionised ideas about that time and place in history.

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Opening Times
How To Get There
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Facilities
Top Tips
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Information
Opening Times
How To Get There
Parking
Facilities
Top Tips
Ticket Terms
 
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Information
The Jorvik experience is divided into two main phases, starting with Timecars transporting visitors around the streets, alleyways and wharfside of the reconstructed Viking city. The Journey then continues to the dazzling new artefacts gallery, where the latest technology enables visitors to see the genuine Viking-age artefacts displayed as they were found by archaeologists and also how they were used in the 10th century.

JORVIK is owned by York Archaeological Trust, a Registered Charity (No. 509060)
Opening Times
April - October: 10:00-17:00 (last admission)
November - March: 10:00-16:00 (last admission)

JORVIK is open every day except Christmas Day
How to Get There

By Road:

 

From the south:

Take the M1 or A1 northbound, then take the A64 to York (look for the brown & white tourism sign).

 

From the north:

From the A1, take the A59 or the A64 to York (look for the brown & white tourism sign).

 

From the west:

From the M62, join the M1 northbound then take the A64 to York.

 

Once in York, we recommend using the city's Park & Ride service to travel into the city centre. Park & Ride services into York operate from sites adjacent to the A64, A19, A1079 and A166.

By Rail:

Situated on the East Coast Mainline, there are direct rail services to York from many of the UK's main cities, including a fast and frequent service from London King's Cross. JORVIK is a 15-minute walk from York Station.

 

By Coach:

National Express operates coach services to York from most of the UK's major cities.

 

JORVIK is a 10-minute walk from York's coach drop-off point.

 

By Bicycle:

York is one of Britain's best cycling cities. The city lies on the National Cycle Network (Routes 65 and 66) and has a good network of cycle-friendly routes and cycle parking. Nearest cycle parking to JORVIK: Castlegate, Piccadilly, Parliament Street.

Parking
We recommend using the city's Park & Ride service to travel into the city centre. Park & Ride services into York operate from sites adjacent to the A64, A19, A1079 and A166. For further details on York's Park & Ride services visit www.york.gov.uk/parking/ride/index.html
Facilities

The following are all adapted for wheelchair users: 

  • Lift
  • Toilet facilities
  • Time Capsule  


Additionally, we are able to offer: 

  • Time Capsule with hearing loop
  • Written version of the audio commentary
  • Braille guide for the Artefact Gallery


Wheelchair Users:

Due to the underground nature of the attraction, we regret that fire evacuation procedures allow only one wheelchair user to be in the building at any one time. To avoid disappointment, we therefore recommend that if you or a member of your group is a wheelchair user you contact us in advance to pre-arrange a time to visit. Ring 01904 543403.


True Norse Gift Shop and Café

 

Gifts and treasures from the Viking world - replica Viking artifacts, runic sets, Celtic jewellery, drinking horns, Viking swords and shields, unique glassware, ceramics and our very own 'Made in Yorkshire' food range. Visitors can also purchase hot / cold drinks and cakes.

Top Tips
People who have visited Jorvik Viking City have also taken the hop-on, hop-off city sightseeing tour and visited York Dungeon. Tickets for both may be bought on this site at a discount on gate prices.

And, you must visit York Minster, the largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe. The medieval stained glass of York Minster constitutes the largest single collection in England. The wide range of iconographical content and artistic excellence gives it outstanding importance in the study of the medieval world.
Ticket Terms

Choose your preferred date for your visit and your voucher will be delivered electronically at the end of the booking process.

Voucher delivery by fax or post is available on request during the booking process.

Information
The Jorvik experience is divided into two main phases, starting with Timecars transporting visitors around the streets, alleyways and wharfside of the reconstructed Viking city. The Journey then continues to the dazzling new artefacts gallery, where the latest technology enables visitors to see the genuine Viking-age artefacts displayed as they were found by archaeologists and also how they were used in the 10th century.

JORVIK is owned by York Archaeological Trust, a Registered Charity (No. 509060)
Opening Times
April - October: 10:00-17:00 (last admission)
November - March: 10:00-16:00 (last admission)

JORVIK is open every day except Christmas Day
How to Get There

By Road:

 

From the south:

Take the M1 or A1 northbound, then take the A64 to York (look for the brown & white tourism sign).

 

From the north:

From the A1, take the A59 or the A64 to York (look for the brown & white tourism sign).

 

From the west:

From the M62, join the M1 northbound then take the A64 to York.

 

Once in York, we recommend using the city's Park & Ride service to travel into the city centre. Park & Ride services into York operate from sites adjacent to the A64, A19, A1079 and A166.

By Rail:

Situated on the East Coast Mainline, there are direct rail services to York from many of the UK's main cities, including a fast and frequent service from London King's Cross. JORVIK is a 15-minute walk from York Station.


By Coach:

National Express operates coach services to York from most of the UK's major cities.

 

JORVIK is a 10-minute walk from York's coach drop-off point.


By Bicycle:

York is one of Britain's best cycling cities. The city lies on the National Cycle Network (Routes 65 and 66) and has a good network of cycle-friendly routes and cycle parking. Nearest cycle parking to JORVIK: Castlegate, Piccadilly, Parliament Street.

Parking
We recommend using the city's Park & Ride service to travel into the city centre. Park & Ride services into York operate from sites adjacent to the A64, A19, A1079 and A166. For further details on York's Park & Ride services visit www.york.gov.uk/parking/ride/index.html
Facilities

The following are all adapted for wheelchair users: 

  • Lift
  • Toilet facilities
  • Time Capsule  


Additionally, we are able to offer: 

  • Time Capsule with hearing loop
  • Written version of the audio commentary
  • Braille guide for the Artefact Gallery


Wheelchair Users:

Due to the underground nature of the attraction, we regret that fire evacuation procedures allow only one wheelchair user to be in the building at any one time. To avoid disappointment, we therefore recommend that if you or a member of your group is a wheelchair user you contact us in advance to pre-arrange a time to visit. Ring 01904 543403.


True Norse Gift Shop and Café

Gifts and treasures from the Viking world - replica Viking artifacts, runic sets, Celtic jewellery, drinking horns, Viking swords and shields, unique glassware, ceramics and our very own 'Made in Yorkshire' food range. Visitors can also purchase hot / cold drinks and cakes.

Top Tips
People who have visited Jorvik Viking City have also taken the hop-on, hop-off city sightseeing tour and visited York Dungeon. Tickets for both may be bought on this site at a discount on gate prices.

And, you must visit York Minster, the largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe. The medieval stained glass of York Minster constitutes the largest single collection in England. The wide range of iconographical content and artistic excellence gives it outstanding importance in the study of the medieval world.
Ticket Terms

Choose your preferred date for your visit and your voucher will be delivered electronically at the end of the booking process.

Voucher delivery by fax or post is available on request during the booking process.

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