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JORVIK Viking Centre

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JORVIK Viking Centre

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The re-imagined JORVIK Viking Centre is NOW OPEN and we invite you to discover the Return of the Vikings to York.

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The world-famous JORVIK Viking Centre is NOW OPEN and ready to take you back in time to discover the Return of the Vikings to York!

The year is AD960 and the last Viking King in Jorvik, Eric Bloodaxe, has been banished. The city is thriving with a flourishing manufacturing centre and wide trading links. There are new buildings, new peoples and new stories to be told...

Hop aboard JORVIK’s improved ride experience and be transported back in time over 1,000 years! You will discover the impact of international trade on Viking-Age York, including the evolution of a multicultural society in the city, as it’s not just trade goods that flowed into Jorvik but people from across the globe! Plus, with 22 new animatronics across the recreation there is something new to see around every corner.

The centre’s gallery experiences have been completely updated, with new display cases allowing you to get up close to the astounding Viking artefacts that inspired the creation of JORVIK. You will have the chance to dig deeper into the Viking story of York using the latest in cutting-edge technology located throughout the centre.

Address: 19 Coppergate, York YO1 9WT, UK
Phone: 01904 615505
ku.oc.takroy@kivroj
State: York
City: York
Zip Code: YO1 9WT

opening times

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
This museum gives a great overview and and is rich in information mostly about Vikings. The whole museum is underground and there is a bag check just do you know. The main part is on this large 6 person ski lift type of machine, which is amazing for younger kids who are tired after walking and exploring York all day. You still learn a lot and fly through this circuit with hyperrealistic people who help explain some of the story. After this, you gain access to a large archive of items related to vikings but it’s only one room, and there you can purchase custom coins from this museum which are hand made by the museum staff. As a whole, it’s a amazing museum and it’s worth a visit.
Ok so obviously this place is moreso targeted at kids than adults. It has a fun little talk at the beginning which requires audience participation, and a good amount of activities for kids to enjoy within the gallery. But the place is still so fun to visit as an adult! The ride is really interesting both what they tell you and the ride itself with the cool sets and animatronics and super immersive, and then the museum!!! SO SO SO much cool stuff and awesome staff willing to give you so much information and answer all your questions. They even had a staff member for the ride queue that showed off some objects and explained them. It was really great and I had the best time.nnSo great of a time that the only picture I took was of the poo.
Jorvik Viking Centre was brilliant! The ride through the reconstructed Viking village is amazing—the attention to detail in the life-like figures, the houses, and the ships really brings history to life. The museum section at the end with real archaeological finds is also super interesting, and the staff are incredibly welcoming. It's a fantastic, interactive experience for anyone visiting York. Highly recommended!
JORVIK Viking Centre is an immersive Viking museum in York, built directly on top of the original archaeological excavation that uncovered Viking‑age York Jórvík. The experience includes a ride‑through reconstruction of 10th‑century Viking streets and a gallery displaying artefacts found on the actual site.nnEntry costs £17.50 for an adult, and the full visit takes around one hour. It’s a genuinely educational and engaging activity, especially if you’re visiting York and want to understand its Viking history.
On a cold rainy mondaymorning, me and my wife, accompanied by our three year old daughter, went on a journey underground into viking era Jorvik.nnWe had a blast. The introduction talk by one of the vikings was fun and the ride through the viking town was a real treat. The giant viking poo was the most fascinating thing according to our daughter. Overall a really lovely experience and we would recommend this to anyone visiting York.
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