York’s Civic Party meets JORVIK’s civil Vikings!
York’s Mayor and Sheriff came face-to-face with characters from York’s past when they made a visit to JORVIK Viking Centre for a special guided tour. The visit was hosted by…
Dry weather contributes to a very successful JORVIK Viking Festival 2026
The Norse weather gods clearly looked favourably on the Vikings of York this week, as weeks of rain broke to keep the JORVIK Viking Festival dry and even sunny, providing…
“FOR ODIN!” Swords, shields and cheers as JORVIK Viking Festival opens
16 – 22 February 2026 The tents have been pitched, swords and axes sharpened and shields reinforced as York braces itself for a week-long Viking invasion, when Norse enthusiasts from…
Family-Friendly Highlights revealed for JORVIK Viking Festival 2026
16-22 February 2026, York, UK York is gearing up for another action‑packed February half‑term as the JORVIK Viking Festival returns from 16–22 February 2026, bringing a full week of hands‑on…
Capacity increased as adults come out to play at JORVIK Viking Festival
16 – 22 February 2026, York, UK It may be taking place during the February half term holiday, but organisers of JORVIK Viking Festival have had to expand capacity for…
Yule love it! A Winter Adventure opens at JORVIK Viking Centre
10 November 2025 to 22 February 2026 The Norse god, Skadi, may have brought the snow and ice down to Viking-age Coppergate, but the 10th century inhabitants are promising a very…
Prepare your defences for the Viking invasion: JORVIK Viking Festival to return to York in 2026
16 – 22 February 2026 It is time to start checking your chain mail, sharpening your swords and strengthening your shields as another invasion of York is set to happen…
Huge crowds and over 450 Vikings take over York in JORVIK Viking Festival’s biggest day
Sunshine, mild weather and huge crowds greeted over 450 Vikings who marched through the streets of York, accompanied to the sounds of a beating drum, and swords beating wooden shields. …
Final rehearsals for JORVIK Viking Festival’s Evening Spectacular
The Eye of York last night (Thursday 20 February 2025) became the setting for the final rehearsal of JORVIK Viking Festival’s Evening Spectacular, which will see performances welcoming over 1000…
Runes and a Viking longship on York Minster? Colour & Light meets JORVIK Viking Festival!
JORVIK Viking Festival, 17-23 February 2025 Runes and a Viking boat join a host of historical animals in this year's Colour & Light at York Minster, which runs 6pm to…