Saturday 21st February
Continental Market 09:00 - 17:00
Parliament Street, ( St Sampson's Square end) FREE.
A taste of the continent in York city centre. Foods, flavours and crafts from across Europe.
Tenth-Century Traders 10:00 – 17:00
Festival Marquee, St Sampson's Square, £2 adult, £1.50 conc., £5 family.
Vikings from around the world gather to sell their wares.
Hungate Open Day 10:00 – 15:00
Hungate, FREE.
The Hungate Dig celebrates the JORVIK Viking Festival with an open weekend. Free site tours of the excavation!
Coppergate at Sea! 10:30 – 16:00 (every day)
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.
Viking Poo! 11:00
DIG, St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate, £2.
Join Dr Andrew Jones of York Archaeological Trust for this fun family lecture, giving an insight into the messier side of archaeology!
Living History 11:00 – 16:00 (every day)
The Guildhall, £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 (every day)
DIG, St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate, normal DIG admission prices apply.
Families with under 5s are welcome to come and join in the Viking-themed fun!
2nd JORVIK Best Beard Competition 13:00
Coppergate Square, FREE (small charge for some craft activities).
A fun competition for any bearded barbarian wishing to parade his / her facial hair to win the ultimate Viking beard trophy! Beards available to make on the day. Judging at 13:00, participants to register before 12:30. All ages welcome!
Evening Battle: Light and Sound Spectacular
Entertainment from 16:45, battle from 17:45.
Eye of York, £6.50 adult, £4.50 conc., £20 family of four.
Experience the Festival crescendo as the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons confront the Normans in a spectacular battle! Pre-booking: 01904 615505.
The Original Ghost Walk of York 20:00 (every evening)
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.