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JORVIK Viking Centre
Attraction
4.6 (9408 reviews)
A fully reconstructed Viking village complete with the sights and smells, and an adjoining museum.
19 Coppergate, York YO1 9WT, UK
+44 1904 615505
Did You Know?
Time Capsule
The Jorvik Viking Centre showcases a reconstructed Viking city as it would have looked in approximately 975 AD, offering a glimpse into the past.
Viking Treasures
The museum displays over 40,000 well-preserved Viking artifacts, unearthed by archaeologists during excavations in the 1970s and 1980s.
Old Norse Name
The centre's name, Jorvik, is derived from the Old Norse name for York and the surrounding Viking Kingdom of Yorkshire.
Interactive Journey
Visitors are taken through life-size dioramas depicting Viking life in small carriages equipped with speakers, creating an immersive experience.
Featured in
Discover Viking England: Historic Sites and Museums
The British Museum, Sutton Hoo, Ashmolean Museum
York's Magical Medieval Streets and Landmarks
York Minster, York City Walls, York Castle Museum