A Winter Adventure at JORVIK Viking Centre
10th Century Winter has returned to Coppergate!
Winter has once again returned to JORVIK Viking Centre! From 9th November to 3rd January, step back in time and explore life in York in the winter of AD 960. But this year, the festive and wintry cheer has taken a mischievous turn! It seems Odin himself has set the Icelandic Yule Lads loose in York and they’ve taken up residence at JORVIK Viking Centre.
All 13 are rumoured to be in the city, but so far, we’ve had confirmed sightings of five: Sheep-Cote Clod (known as Stek to some), Stubby, Pot-Licker, Doorway-Sniffer and Meat-Hook. Who are they? What do they want in York and at JORVIK Viking Centre? And will you spot them during your visit this winter?
Book your visit today and join us for A Winter Misadventure at JORVIK Viking Centre! Keep an eye out for exclusive merchandise (we think they make great stocking fillers) and be sure to pick up our brand-new Activity Book for your little ones.
Psst! Want to know more about the Yule Lads? We’ve got a whole article about these mischievous visitors. Look out for the link below to discover more!
Who Are the Yule Lads?
JORVIK Viking Centre has been taken over by the Icelandic Yule Lads! Luckily, we’ve acquired the files of researcher Dr Magnus Bjornsson. What follows are his research notes on these mysterious visitors, their peculiar habits and the incidents they’ve left in their wake.
Winter Misadventure Shop
Don’t miss your chance to get your hands on exclusive Winter Misadventure merchandise featuring the mischievous Yule Lads Stek, Stubby, Pot-Licker and Meat-Hook! Each item is made to order, so once they’re gone from our online shop, they’re gone forever. Grab yours before the Yule Lads get up to more mischief!
Draugr: The Mysterious Viking Undead
Winter isn’t just a time for festive fun and mischief; it’s also the season for scary tales! Why not discover more about some of Iceland’s other inhabitants: the terrifying Draugr?
Often described as the Viking equivalent of zombies, these undead creatures are much stranger (and sometimes downright odd!) than you might expect. Discover more about these mysterious monsters and the chilling ways they could make life miserable for the living.