Thursday 14th February: Invasion Day

Continental Market              09.00 - 17.00

Parliament Street                      FREE

A taste of the continent in York city centre. Foods, flavours and crafts from across Europe.

*Viking Arts Fair                      10:00-16:00

Festival Marquee, St. Sampson’s Square
Small charge for craft activities

A chance to try your hand at a variety of Viking-era crafts, including rune writing and working with wicker and corn.  Includes the return of our Mr Swede Head Competition! Plus: have a go at sailing in a coracle!

Viking Market   10:00-17.00

Barley Hall, Coffee Yard, off Stonegate                        £2.00 adult, £1.00 conc., £5 family (2ad +2ch)

See working craftsmen demonstrating and selling their wares.

Viking Arts for Early Years  10:00-16:00

DIG, St. Saviour’s Church, St. Saviourgate
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 Cursed Sword’ by Rosalind Kerven   10:30 

Coppergate Marquee FREE

Author Rosalind Kerven launches her new book for children, introducing her young fans to Grim Gruesome, a Viking villain. Suitable for ages 7+.

Viking Settlement  10:30-16:00

Coppergate Square                  FREE

See our Vikings demonstrating their replica boat, ancient crafts and telling tales of their journeys.

Viking Living History                11:00-16.00

The Guildhall                            £2 adult, £1 conc.

Join the Vikings in a historic setting as they demonstrate Viking life skills, weaponry and cooking.

Stories Galore          11:45-16:30

Coppergate Marquee               £1

With children’s authors Kjartan Poskitt (12:15 and 15:00), Rosalind Kerven (14:00) and Simon Grey (16:00), plus a selection of theatrical entertainments (11:45 and 13:15).

At Adrinskald's Table

Doors open at 19:00, upstairs at William's Bar, Goodramgate, £7 adult, £6 child. Ticket price includes a historic supper.

Come join Adrinskald Samsson for an evening of tales and feasting, and to hear magical and monstrous stories based on 'Odin's Odyssey: a Quest for Godhood.' The food itself will be talked about for many a winter! Guests are encouraged to attend in Viking costume. Pre-booking: 01904 789950 and 07854 764511?, or purchase tickets on the door. Places are limited. A William's Bar event.

Viking Festival Walk    19:00

Depart Coppergate Square       £4 adult, £3 conc.

Includes stops at some of York’s historic pubs!
Pre-booking: 01904 615505

Scandinavia on Valentine's Night 19:30

DIG, St. Saviour's Church, St. Saviourgate, £3.50 adult, £3 conc.

Celebrate with York Anglo-Scandinavian Society over a glass of wine. Entertainment and audience participation include how to make Danish Valentine cards (gækebreve); how to write secret messages using runes; examples of courtship gifts in bygone days; an introduction to a Scandinavian language, learning some useful phrases; and singing along with Scandinavian love songs. Pre-booking: 01904 543402

Saga and Song Night    20:00

Barley Hall, Coffee Yard, off Stonegate £25

A special Valentine’s candlelit evening of Scandinavian food and drink and Viking entertainment. Places are limited.
Pre-booking: 01904 615505

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.