Sunday 22nd 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.
Festival Coach Tour: the Dark Ages of Yorkshire 10:00
Depart York city centre, £12 adult, £10 conc.
This tour takes in ancient churches and fragments of Viking-era sculpture. Please be aware that some of the sites have uneven floors and that part of the tour involves a visit to a confined, underground space! PRE-BOOKING ONLY: 01904 615505.
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.
Battle of Fulford Uncovered 11:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00. Doors open 30 minutes before the talk starts. FREE.
Fulford Village Hall, Fulford, YO1 4LS
(follow the signs to the 'Fulford 1066 Exhibition')
The results of 10 years work looking for the forgotten battle of 1066 will be published today. There will be an exhibition of the battlefield finds. Chas Jones will give a talk about the archaeological work, followed by a short walk around the site of the battle. The morning route is suitable for children and wheelchairs. In the afternoon there will be a longer walk and walking boots are recommended. Books on sale.
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!
The Hungate Dig: Behind the Scenes 14:00
DIG, St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate, £2.
Your chance to hear from Pete Connelly, Hungate Project Director, on the discoveries made so far on this major urban excavation.
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.