Plan Your Visit
To get the most out of your visit, you’ll find all of the information you need to plan your visit here. You can pre-book at any time by clicking on the Book Now button at the top of the page.
Please Note:
To help ensure the safety of all visitors, additional security measures are currently in place. Bags may be searched upon entry, and the maximum permitted bag size is 38cm × 30cm. We cannot allow aerosols into the attraction under any circumstances and ask that they are removed from bags prior to entry. Visitors who do not comply with security procedures may be refused admission.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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.
Your visit to JORVIK is split into three parts: Discover Coppergate, Experience Coppergate and Explore Coppergate.
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!
Disclaimer – the portal may include moving imagery that could trigger photosensitive migraine or epilepsy“
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.
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International Visitors
The ride experience is available in the following languages:
Arabic (العربية)
English
Chinese (中文)
Danish (Dansk)
Dutch (Nederlands)
Finnish (Suomi)
French (Français)
German (Deutsch)
Italian (Italiano)
Japanese (日本語)
Norwegian (Norsk)
Polish (Polski)
Russian (Русский)
Spanish (Español)
Swedish (Svenska)
Language Guides
Want to explore our JORVIK gallery in your own language? Download one of out guides below or when you arrive. They are available in several languages to help you make the most of your visit
Arabic Gallery Guide (دليل المعرض)
Danish Gallery Guide (Galleriguide)
Dutch Gallery Guide (Gallerijgids)
French Gallery Guide (Guide de la Galerie)
German Gallery Guide (Galerieführer)
Italian Gallery Guide (Guida alla Galleria)
Japanese Gallery Guide (ギャラリーガイド)
Norwegian Gallery Guide (Galleriguide)
Bags and Suitcases
At JORVIK Viking Centre we are fully aware of our responsibilities as a visitor attraction. In line with advice from our security advisors, additional security measures are in place across our building. We kindly ask that patrons refrain from bringing any large bags or suitcases to the venue as there are no left luggage facilities on site. We also ask visitors to arrive in plenty of time in order for any potential security checks to take place.
Maximum bag size allowed in the building is 38 (h) cm x 30 (w) cm, includes suitcases.
You can view our Luggage Guidelines here (PDF, 103KB)
To keep everyone safe and comfortable, we’re unable to allow buggies on this ride. They will need to be left in the pushchair storage area. Thank you for your understanding
Exceptions to the rule:
Oversized bags containing necessary medical equipment, will be permitted, subject to the owners agreeing that these items will be searched.
For larger bags, we recommend using Bounce to find your nearest luggage storage location. Alternatively, you can use Left Luggage service at York Station, which provides secure storage for York Railway Station.
Our Other Attractions
Why not make the most of your trip to York and visit our sister attractions, Barley Hall – York’s Hidden medieval Gem and DIG where you can get hands on with history!
Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQs page will answer your questions about your visit back to 10th Century York before you experience JORVIK Viking Centre