24th Jorvik Viking festival
18th – 22nd February 2009
Each year, Vikings from around the world gather here to fight, trade, and celebrate their culture. A fascinating collection of displays, events, lectures and workshops offer a glimpse the true character of this great travelling civilisation....video intro.
The theme of this years festival focuses on the period after the Norman conquest. Yorkshire had always been a rebellious place and king William built castles here to effect his brutal suppression. In an unlikely turn of events the king of the Danes returned to York in 1069 with an army which included English nobles and one rightful heir to the English throne.... hear more (free mp3)
Time Travellers was a poetry event run by Adrian Spendlow and Jorvik. Visitors to the festival were asked to describe their feelings about Viking culture in poem form, the results were astounding.....read them here.
Please use the links below to view each days events:
Wednesday 18th
Thursday 19th
Friday 20th
Saturday 21st
Sunday 22nd
Every Day:
Coppergate at Sea! 10:30 – 16:00
Coppergate Square, small charge for some activities.
The Festival fleet has landed in Coppergate Square! Meet its commander and hear him recite ancient poems. Experience a variety of activities that explore Viking life on water and on dry land.
Living History 11:00 – 16:00
The Guildhall, St Helen's Square, York, YO1 9QN
£2 adult, £1 conc.
Join the Vikings in an historic setting as they demonstrate Viking life skills.
Activities for Early Years 11:00 - 16:00
DIG, St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate,
Adult: £5.50, Senior/Student: £5.00, Child: £5.00 discounts
Families with under 5s are welcome to come and join in the Viking-themed fun, with 3D and interactive displays.
Ancient Identities 10:00 - 17:00,
Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, York, YO1 7FR
Adult- £5, Child - £3.50, Under 5s - Free, Conc - £4, discounts
Visit the Yorkshire Museum this half-term to learn about the real Vikings who lived here 1,000 years ago and create a Viking identity of your own. Explore our activity room and decide whether you would you have been a vicious invader or a serene settler?
Domestic Duties 12:30 - 13:00
14th - 19th and 21st - 22nd February
Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, York, YO1 7FR
Adult- £5, Child - £3.50, Under 5s - Free, Conc - £4, discounts
Come and watch these lunchtime demonstrations showing some of the domestic chores that were necessary to the running of a Viking household, from drop spinning to lucet knitting. How handy would you have been in the Viking home?
The Original Ghost Walk of York 20:00
From the King's Arms pub, Ousegate bridge, £4 adult, £3 conc. (NUS / OAP), £2.50 child.
Discover the magic of ancient and Viking York through the real art of storytelling, with a Viking flavour throughout the Festival. Explore all the latest sightings and strange occurrences as you experience the best of haunted York. Enquiries: 01759 373090. An Original Ghost Walk of York event.
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