The Vikings are back for a real-life JORVIK Viking Festival in 2024! They will once again be pitching their tents in central York in February for five days of living history, hands-on fun, craft workshops and many other activities.

Here’s our pick of the very best things for families to see and do at the 2024 JORVIK Viking Festival, all taking place in York city centre from 12th to 18th February 2024. Many of the activities are free – hooray! – and all of them are fun. The Viking encampment, Poo Day, March to Coppergate and Best Beard Contest are our top picks. Read our guide to the best of JORVIK Viking Festival 2024 for kids here.

12th to 18th February 2024 – Visit the JORVIK Viking Festival website