Opening Times

Daily; Summer: 10am-5pm, Winter: 10am-4pm

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

A school visit to JORVIK offers the authentic Viking encounter for your pupils, as well as being a valuable cross-curricular learning experience.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

JORVIK allows pupils to delve into the historic melting pot of York that was created by immigration and trade in Viking times. This unique exhibition brings together bio-scientific and artefactual evidence and explores if you could have Viking ancestors. Pupils learn what archaeologists can discover about life, death, battle and disease through their examination of 10th – 11th century bones, including a complete Viking Warrior skeleton.

What are the activities?

Pupils board their state-of-the-art time capsule and go on a tour of the streets and residents of Jorvik – just as it was in the year 975AD, complete with sights, sound and even smells!

What is the age range of the activities?

All ages.

Sample programme of the activities:

Workshops are available for schools, including: Viking Fashion, Viking Medicine, Viking Sagas and Viking Battle Tactics.

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

1 teacher free for every 6 pupils. School groups are admitted in parties of up to 30 people at one time. Larger groups can be accommodated by staggering entry times.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

Risk assessments are available.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

We offer teacher familiarisation days.

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

DIG, our sister attraction, has space for up to 35 people to eat a packed lunch, free of charge. Please note that pre-booking is essential. To book a half-hour lunch slot (between 11.00 and 14.00) please request a time when booking your visit to JORVIK.

Do you have first aid on site?

Staff are first aid trained.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

Photography is not allowed in JORVIK, but our Vikings are happy to pose for a photograph outside.