JORVIK Viking Festival, 17-23 February 2025
A brand-new Viking longship, a sword that never misses its target, and recreations of the world’s largest fossilised poo will all take centre stage at Europe’s largest Viking Festival, with JORVIK Viking Festival returning to the streets of York this February half term, 17 – 23 February.
Five days of Norse fun, living history, hands-on combat, and lectures, washed down with the finest mead, culminates in a parade of over 200 Vikings through the historic streets of York, and two dramatic evening son-et-lumière shows. The event is a firm highlight in York’s event calendar, drawing visitors from all over the world, with activities to appeal to everyone from the smallest child to the fiercest warrior!
“This is our 40th anniversary year of JORVIK Viking Festival, and we’re determined that those who follow in the footsteps of our Norse ancestors will not be disappointed when they get here,” proclaims...