Jorvik Viking Centre
A Viking museum built on an archaeological excavation site. Ride a time car through a reconstructed 10th-century Viking street in York, with sounds and smells included.
In the 1970s, excavations at Coppergate uncovered many Viking-age houses, wooden objects, and shoes. The Jorvik Viking Centre was built on top of this site. Visitors ride a suspended time car through a reconstructed 10th-century York marketplace, based on archaeological findings. Even the smells are recreated. Afterward, you can view excavated artifacts and skeleton displays. Admission costs about £18. Book a timed slot on the official website, as lines can be long at busy times. Every February, the centre hosts a Viking festival with parades and battle reenactments.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (until 16:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Fairfax House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Clifford's Tower
- Shambles Market
- The Shambles
- York Dungeon
- York City Walls
- York's Chocolate Story