Tickets to the JORVIK Viking Centre

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About JORVIK Viking Centre

JORVIK is inside the Coppergate Shopping Centre in the heart of York. You can quickly get to JORVIK by bus (the nearest bus stop is Clifford Street). If you’re traveling to York by train, the nearest station to JORVIK is York Station.

The JORVIK Viking Centre’s opening times change throughout the year. From October 31 to December 18, the Centre is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the last admission at 4:00 PM.

There’s no bad season to visit JORVIK since it’s an indoor experience. Make sure to book tickets as fast as possible because the tickets are for a specific time slot.

JORVIK takes its name from York’s Old Norse name, Jórvík. As the name implies, JORVIK Viking Centre is centered around the history of Vikings in York. Among the things that you can do there are:

  • Take a look at the Coppergate Dig. This dig provided many insights into the lives of the Vikings of York, not to mention a vast collection of priceless artifacts. In fact, JORVIK itself is located on top of the Coppergate Dig.
  • Examine authentic Viking artifacts. You can look at some of the rarest and most precious heirlooms and trinkets from the Viking Age. Shoes, padlocks, keys, combs, and even ice skates — all this and more is waiting for you at JORVIK!
  • Travel back in time to the 10th-century Viking city. Everything, from buildings to the inhabitants, is how it was a thousand years ago. While aboard the time capsules, you’ll visit houses and workshops, meet the locals, and even see the wildlife.

What people say about JORVIK Viking Centre

capillarodrigo
September 2024
5
pretty nice overview of the main points of the city
christinabeehler
September 2024
5
Was a great tour with easy to understand navigation and stories. Only note is the recording for step 24 and 25 have been switched. The leopard info was on with the saber tooth tiger and visa versa. Just fyi
id213658
September 2024
5
incredibile

FAQ about JORVIK Viking Centre

There are many places of interest close to the JORVIK Viking Centre. Among them are the following locations:

  • Fairfax House
  • Grand Opera House
  • The York Dungeon
  • Clifford’s Tower
  • Shambles

These are the prices for the tickets to JORVIK:

  • Adults: £13.50
  • Children (5-16 y.o.): £9.50
  • Students/Seniors (60+ y.o.): £11.50
  • Children under 5: Free

Furthermore, you can purchase family tickets and make a donation.