Name: Jorvik Viking Centre
Rating: 5.0

Jorvik Viking Centre

19 Coppergate Walk, York YO1 9WT, United Kingdom

1-99 Years

Paid

Description

Jorvik Viking Centre is a museum and visitor attraction in York, England, containing lifelike mannequins and life-size dioramas depicting Viking life in the city. Visitors are taken through the dioramas in 'time capsule' carriages equipped with speakers. It was created by York Archaeological Trust and opened in 1984.

Discover the archaeological dig that changed so much about what we know about the Viking-age settlers. Experience our recreation of 10th century Coppergate as you ride through the sights, sounds and smells. Explore the artifacts uncovered on this very sight and find out what they tell us about life in the Viking-age city of Jorvik.

Prices starts from £17.50 for Adults, £12.00 for Child and £49.00 for Family. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: No

Features

What to Expect: JORVIK Viking Centre stands on the very site of a discovery that changed how we understand Viking life. Between 1976 and 1981, archaeologists from York Archaeological Trust uncovered the houses, workshops and backyards of the Viking-age city of Jorvik. Their extraordinary finds inspired the creation of JORVIK Viking Centre, built directly above the excavation site to share these discoveries in an unforgettable, immersive way.
Discover Coppergate: Start your journey by stepping back in time. In the Discover Coppergate gallery, projections and displays bring the original excavation to life. You will also join one of our Viking hosts and experience our interactive temporal portal, where you’ll catch your first glimpse of Viking-age York. See inside a 10th-century blacksmith’s home – the very one on display under the glass floor beneath your feet!
Experience Coppergate: Next, prepare to travel back to the 10th century, deep beneath the modern city. Climb aboard one of our Time Cars and journey through Viking-age York. Encounter 22 lifelike animatronic characters and experience the sights, sounds and even the smells of everyday life. Every detail – from the clothing to the animals found in the backyards – is based on real archaeological evidence helping to bring the city to life.
Explore Coppergate: Finally, discover the real artefacts found during the Coppergate dig. Our displays reveal the everyday lives of York’s Vikings through delicate metalwork, carved bone objects and tools, and, of course, the world-famous Lloyds Bank Coprolite – a fossilised Viking poop that offers surprising insights into their diet, health, and parasites! You can also see three Viking-age skeletons and learn what their bones tell us about where they came from, home they lived, and the challenges they faced.

Facilities

Parking: The nearest car parks are the Castle car park, (Castle Car Park Postcode: YO1 9SA) and the Coppergate Car Park (Piccadilly, York YO1 9NX) both of which are short stay. For longer stay car parks the nearest is St. Georges Field Car park (Tower St, York YO10 4AB). FREE, secure car parking is available at York’s six Park and Ride sites.

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Contact

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

General Admission:

Adult: £17.50
Child: £12.00
Student: £14.00
Family of 4: £49.00
Family of 5: £56.00

Pastport Tickets:

Adult: £25.00
Child: £19.00
Students: £21.50
Family of 4: £72.00
Family of 5: £84.00

Pricing URL: https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/visit/tickets-and-prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Monday - Sunday: 10 am–4 pm.

Time may vary please check here: https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/opening-times/

Address: 19 Coppergate Walk, York YO1 9WT, United Kingdom

Post Code: YO1 9WT

Council: York

County: North Yorkshire

On Foot: JORVIK Viking Centre is a 20 minute walk from York Train Station and is located in the Coppergate Shopping Centre.
By Bus: Several bus services connect through York, making stops in the city centre. York’s six Park and Ride services allow you to travel to York by car, park for free in secure car parks and complete your journey into the city centre by bus.
By Train: York is on the East Coast main line between London and Scotland. It takes less than two hours to get to York from London. Trains run every half an hour, with at least 25 direct trains each week day.
By Car: The nearest car parks are the Castle car park, (Castle Car Park Postcode: YO1 9SA) and the Coppergate Car Park (Piccadilly, York YO1 9NX) both of which are short stay. For longer stay car parks the nearest is St. Georges Field Car park (Tower St, York YO10 4AB).
By Coach: The nearest coach parks to JORVIK Viking Centre are the St George’s Field and Union Terrace parking areas.
Bicycle Access: JORVIK Viking Centre can be found on National Cycle Routes 65 and 66 pass through York. Cycle parking facilities are available throughout the city centre.
Parking: The nearest car parks are the Castle car park, (Castle Car Park Postcode: YO1 9SA) and the Coppergate Car Park (Piccadilly, York YO1 9NX) both of which are short stay. For longer stay car parks the nearest is St. Georges Field Car park (Tower St, York YO10 4AB). FREE, secure car parking is available at York’s six Park and Ride sites.