The presenter of ‘Twentieth-Century Battlefields’ will be on hand to launch our 23rd annual Festival. With street theatre and fun for everyone!
See our Vikings demonstrating their replica boat, ancient crafts and telling tales of their journeys.
Join the Vikings in a historic setting as they demonstrate Viking life skills, weaponry and cooking.
See working craftsmen demonstrating and selling their wares.
Price included in DIG admission (£5.50 adult, £5 conc., family of 4 £16.00: joint admission to JORVIK also available). Activities for the under 5s.
The Carnegie Award-winning young people’s author will be reading from his latest works and answering your questions. Suitable for ages 12+.
Pre-booking: 01904 615505
The city of York is honeycombed by a maze of alleyways, many of Viking origin. Travel back in time and explore York's Scandinavian past. Enquiries: 01904 622303. A Yorkwalk event.
On the morning of Wednesday 20th September 1066, the northern Anglo-Saxon army left York to fight off an invading Norwegian force under King Harald Hardrada. The two armies met at Fulford. Join Chas Jones, author of "The Forgotten Battle of 1066: Fulford", for a walk to the battlefield and to hear the story of the conflict, on a landscape that has altered little since Viking times. Wear walking clothes and sturdy footwear.
A Special Screening of 'The Wicker Man'
hosted by director Robin Hardy
Recently voted Best British Horror Film by the readers of Radio Times, this screening will include questions and answers and an introduction to Robin Hardy's forthcoming 'Twilight of the Gods', a novel set against the savage backdrop of the Norse myths in Iceland. Pre-booking on 0871 7042054.
Dan presents "Eleventh-Century Battlefields: the Struggle for Viking England". With questions and answers and a book signing to follow.
Pre-booking: 01904 615505
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.