The Vikings are back for a real-life JORVIK Viking Festival in 2025! 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.

 From Monday 17th February to Sunday 23rd February 2025, York will be taken over by Viking warriors. This world-renowned festival features living history encampments, workshops, tours, traditional crafts, feasts, family events, evening entertainment and dramatic combat performances.

Read our guide to the best bits of the JORVIK Viking Festival for kids here.

Monday 17th February to Sunday 23rd February 2025 – Visit the JORVIK Viking Festival website