The Jorvik Viking Centre in York is a great attraction for all ages.
You travel back to the year AD975 and discover what life was like in Britain at the time of the Vikings.
You may even come face-to-face with a Viking!
There is also a shop and many other activities, including brass rubbing and writing your name in Jorvik!
Telephone (booking): 01904 543402
(general enquiries): 01904 543400
JORVIK Viking Centre, Coppergate, York, Y01 9WT
Updates
The archaeological dig here went through deep, waterlogged soil, which ensured that wood and other organic things were preserved. Hence they found foundations of timber buildings. As a bonus, a splendid Anglo-Saxon helmet was found.
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