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JORVIK Viking Festival 2020

Visit York in February 2020 for an exciting programme of events, including living history encampments, markets, workshops, talks, tours and dramatic combat performances.

Highlights, 

Viking Encampment

Meet the Vikings who have gathered in Jorvik!

Family Friendly,  Free,  Highlights,  Living History, 

Banquet of the Voyagers

Feast alongside the great Voyagers of the Viking Age

Evening Events,  Highlights, 

Magic & Mystery: Seafaring Sagas and Spells

Discover Norse beliefs about sorcerers, shapeshifters and sea monsters.

Exhibitions,  Family Friendly, 

Have a Go Sword

Prepare for battle with our sword-fighting activity

Home and away: fashion and identity in the Viking Age

Discover how styles varied across the Viking world, as well as how Viking fashion fused with other cultures.

Evening Events,  Talks & Tours, 

10th Century Traders

Transport yourself to the 10th Century city and meet traders from all over the Viking world.

Family Friendly, 

March to Coppergate

Witness the mighty Viking armies march through York

Family Friendly,  Free,  Highlights,  Living History, 

Annual Best Beard Competition

We're looking for the most glorious beard in York!

Family Friendly,  Free,  Highlights,  On Stage, 

Battle Spectacular in the Land of Darkness

Our breathtaking Festival finale

Evening Events,  Family Friendly,  Highlights,  Living History, 

Annual Strongest Viking Competition

Come and cheer on your favourite Viking champion

Family Friendly,  Free,  On Stage, 

Richard Hall Symposium

A Single Market for Goods and Services? Travel and Trade in the Viking World

Highlights,  Talks & Tours,