Wednesday 18 February
Kids' Have-a-go Sword Combat. 10:00 – 10:40 & 13:00 – 13:40
Festival Marquee, St Sampson's Square, £3. Pre-booking: 01904 615505. (also on friday 20th)
A chance for kids to get a taste for sword fighting, just like in the movies! Suitable for ages 7 – 11. Pre-booking: 01904 615505.
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.
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!
Hungate Tours. 11:00 – 15:00. Tours depart on the hour.
Meet at DIG, St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate, £1.
Visit York's largest archaeological excavation for 25 years. Pre-booking: 01904 615505.
Combat Through the Ages. 11:00 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 16:00
Festival Marquee, St Sampson's Square. Prices for a half-day session: £3 adult, £2 conc.
Historical combat displays plus weaponry from epic Hollywood films. Pre-booking: 01904 615505.
Bonebreaker! with Peter J Murray. 14:00
Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, £3 adult, £2 conc.
Award-winning children's author Peter J Murray gives an action-packed performance of Bonebreaker. With thrills, spills and plenty of audience participation, this is an unmissable treat for kids! Suitable for ages 7 – 12. Pre-booking: 01904 615505.
Making Time Team, with Professor Mick Aston. 19:30
Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum, £10 adult, £8 conc.
Mick Aston of Channel 4's Time Team makes a welcome return to the JORVIK Viking Festival in 2009! Pre-booking: 01904 615505.
The Original Ghost Walk of York 20:00 (every day)
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.