JORVIK Viking Centre - Coppergate

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The world famous Jorvik Viking Centre is a ‘must-see’ for visitors to the city of York and is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK outside London. Welcoming 15 million visitors over the past 25 years, visitors can journey through the reconstruction of Viking-Age streets, as they would have been in the year AD975. Jorvik Viking Centre also offers three exciting exhibitions and the chance to actually come face to face with a 'Viking'.

Built on the very site where archaeologists found the remains of the original Viking city of Jorvik, the jorvik Viking Centre in York offers visitors a unique opportunity to ride in a time-capsule and take a journey through the streets of AD975 Jorvik, a city as important in its day as London or Tokyo. Passengers are transported through the Viking City of Jorvik, taking in all the sights, sounds and smells, for the most authentic taste of everyday Viking life. At the end of an unforgettable journey, visitors disembark at the jorvik museum where they can see some of the fascinating Viking artefacts that were once buried under the centre, including a full Viking skeleton! Come and discover all about the Vikings, see, learn and discover with guided tours, visits to dig and even an interactive workshop. A year round programme of events and exhibits mean it's a great place to visit at any time of year, whatever the weather.