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Jorvik Viking Centre

Jorvik Viking Centre
About

The Jorvik Viking Centre in York brings the city’s Viking past vividly to life on the very site where archaeologists uncovered the remains of 10th‑century Jorvik between 1976 and 1981. Over 40,000 artefacts, from timber buildings and tools to textiles and animal remains preserved in wet clay, revealed a thriving trading hub with links stretching from the Byzantine Empire to the Persian Gulf. Opened in 1984 by the York Archaeological Trust, the centre pioneered immersive heritage interpretation, transporting visitors through reconstructed streets complete with authentic sights, sounds, and even smells of Viking‑age York. Lifelike animatronics, based on real archaeological evidence, depict merchants, craftspeople, and families, while interactive galleries display treasures that illuminate daily life, faith, and global connections. Blending meticulous research with cutting‑edge presentation, Jorvik Viking Centre offers an unforgettable encounter with one of England’s most dynamic historical periods.

York United Kingdom
Location

JORVIK Viking Centre is located at 19 Coppergate, York, YO1 9WT, right in the heart of York’s city centre on the historic Coppergate site. The museum is surrounded by famous attractions including York Castle Museum and Clifford’s Tower, both a short walk away. Nearby, visitors will find the Coppergate Shopping Centre, the Shambles (York’s celebrated medieval street), Fairfax House, York Dungeon, and the merchant quarter filled with independent cafés and shops. York Minster and the city walls are just a few minutes’ stroll, while local art galleries, chocolate ateliers, restaurants, and ghost tours create a vibrant visitor scene around the Viking Centre. Excellent bus and train links make Coppergate a prime hub for exploring York’s heritage, shopping, and cultural events.

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