This year, we remember legendary Vikings whose role in the sagas is often forgotten – the women who schemed, fought and led their people through turbulent times. YO1 7DT, Visit York Information Centre & Gift Shop, Let's be York - Safe, Welcoming, Considerate. To build your own Itinerary, click to add an item to your Itinerary basket. Please fill out this short survey and let them know your thoughts. Opening Hours, Prices & Useful Information, Frequently Asked Questions Relating to Covid Closure, Education Visits to Other JORVIK Group Attractions. Visit York in February 2019 for a week-long celebration of all things Viking! Contact JORVIK Viking Festival to find out information about our 2020 events, booking, reservations, marketing and how to find us Find out more here. Parking in York city centre is limited, and we recommend using the city’s Park and Ride services. After the bridge, turn right along Lendal, and you will come to St Helen’s Square. JORVIK Viking Festival takes place in York city centre, easily accessible by several means of travel. Terms of Service apply. Visit York in February 2019 for a week-long celebration of all things Viking! © 2012-2020 York Archaeological Trust. Experience Past Festivals. With living history encampments, talks, tours, family events, evening entertainment and dramatic combat performances, there’s something for everyone at JORVIK Viking Festival. Privacy Policy and To whet your appetite for all things Viking be sure to check out our JORVIK Viking Festival galleries and discover the fun had at previous events. The annual JORVIK Viking Festival is a city-wide celebration of York’s rich Norse heritage Recognised as the largest event of its kind in Europe; visit York for an exciting programme of events, including living history encampments, markets, workshops, talks, tours and dramatic combat performances. You can also discover each of our previous themes on our history pages. JORVIK Viking Festival has also been shortlisted for Event of the Year in the Visit York Tourism Awards 2020. All Rights Reserved. Discover more at www.jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk, © Visit York is part of Make it York Ltd. | Registered in England | Reg No: 9308493 | VAT Reg: 208 0876 10 | Reg Office: 1 Museum St, York. To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site. They'd love to hear from you. Turn immediately left to cross Lendal Bridge. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Recognised as the largest event of its kind in Europe, the annual JORVIK Viking Festival is a city-wide celebration of York’s rich Norse heritage. There are Park and Ride carparks on all sides of the city, running regular bus services into the city centre. All Rights Reserved. 2021 Dates Coming Soon With living history encampments, talks, tours, family events, evening entertainment and dramatic combat performances, there’s something for everyone at JORVIK Viking… Wednesday 20th-Wednesday 27th February 2019. The Festival Information Stand can be found in St Sampson’s Square during the Festival week – visit the Information Stand to pick up a free programme and discover all our events! © 2012-2020 York Archaeological Trust. By train . There is something for everyone at JORVIK Viking Festival. Wednesday 20th-Wednesday 27th February 2019. When you exit the station, turn left, and walk under the city walls. Go down Davygate (by Betty’s Tearooms) and you will soon find St Sampson’s Square, with the Festival Information Stand, and the Parliament Street Viking Encampment. All Festival events are within walking distance of York Railway Station, with the Viking Encampment and Festival Information Stand a 15 minute walk away. The Festival Information Stand can be found in St Sampson’s Square during the Festival week – visit the Information Stand to pick up a free programme and discover all our events! You can find all the details here. Across the city you will discover an exciting programme of events, plus living history encampments, talks, tours and of course, dramatic combat performances. UK. Did you attend JORVIK Viking Festival? You are here > What's On > Festivals > JORVIK Viking Festival.