Jorvik Viking Centre
Daily from 11 September 2008 until 31 December 2010
Get face to face with Vikings. Everything in JORVIK Viking Centre is based on archaeological evidence unearthed during the Coppergate excavations undertaken between 1979–81 by York Archaeological Trust.
Everything in JORVIK Viking Centre is based on archaeological evidence unearthed during the Coppergate excavations undertaken between 1979–81 by York Archaeological Trust.
Archaeologists started digging on the site of an old sweet factory and unearthed remains of 10th century Viking-age buildings that were surrounded by moist, spongy layers of earth similar to that of a peat bog.
These damp conditions helped preserve everyday Viking items such as wood, leather, cloth, bugs and even a Viking toilet and its contents.
In total an incredible 40,000 objects were uncovered by excavating 36,000 layers and sieving 8 tonnes of soil!
Opening times
JORVIK Viking Centre is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm (summer), 10am till 4pm (winter)
Over the Christmas period:
Closed 24/25/26th December
New Years Eve: 10am - 2pm (last admission)
New Years Day: 11am - 4pm (last admission)
To book a visit to JORVIK Viking Centre, it is recommended you pre-book by calling 01904 615505 . This will entitle you to jump the queue during our busy periods as well as give you a specific time slot to visit. (NB. Pre-booking fee applies. Vouchers can not be used with the prebooking service.)
Jorvik Viking Centre
Get face to face with Vikings. Everything in JORVIK Viking Centre is based on archaeological evidence unearthed during the Coppergate excavations undertaken between 1979–81 by York Archaeological Trust.
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
Find out more about Jorvik Viking Centre in York in the North Yorkshire area.
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