Jorvik Viking Centre at Coppergate
The world famous JORVIK Viking Centre is a 'must-see' for visitors to the city of York and is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK outside London.
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!
Booking
To book a visit to JORVIK Viking Centre, it is recommended you pre-book by calling 01904 615 505. 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 cannot be used with the pre-booking service.)
Opening times:
JORVIK Viking Centre is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm (summer), 10am till 4pm (winter)
