FALL into WINTER
Illuminating York
29th October - 1st November Leading Lights Discovery & Innovation through History
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Join The JORVIK Group as we explore York’s long history of innovation and discovery, from the Vikings to the Victorians, through light and storytelling.
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Viking-Age Inventions at JORVIK 6pm to 9pm (Last Admissions at 8pm)
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Normal admission prices apply but visitors with Illuminating York tickets will receive a 25% discount.
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Plus, make sure to check out our ‘Coppergate Alive’ app boards located outside JORVIK in Coppergate Square.
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Traverse your way around the Viking-Age city before getting up-close to some interesting Viking inventions in the ‘Discover Coppergate’ gallery featuring handling collections of items over 1,000 years old!
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Join the Vikings of JORVIK Viking Centre as they share stories and sagas of Viking invention and exploration that helped shape many of today’s everyday household items.
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DIG into Victorian Progress! 6pm to 9pm | Adult £2, Child/Conc £1 The garden at DIG will be transformed into a steampunk inspired Victorian workshop where our ‘Inventors’ will take you on a journey through the weird and wonderful world of Victorian inventions, with the help of some very special projections.
Horrid Medieval Medicine at Barley Hall 7pm to 9pm | Adult £2, Child/Conc £1 Following on from our successful ‘Haunted Hall’ events, Barley Hall invites you to discover the horrid side of medieval and early Tudor medicine. Join our Barber Surgeon and Plague Doctor in the candlelit hall as they try out new and dangerous experiments on their poor medieval ‘patients’ - all in the name of science, of course!
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BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW:
Please call our dedicated reservation line on 01904 615505 or book online at
www.jorvikbookings.com
www.thejorvikgroup.com | @thejorvikgroup
A New Light on Medieval Warfare at Richard III Experience 6pm to 9pm | Adult £2, Child/Conc £1 Meet our medieval soldier within the ancient fortifications of Monk Bar, on York’s city walls and let him regale you with stories by candlelight on warfare and weapons from the middle-ages.
The JORVIK Group is made up of JORVIK Viking Centre, DIG, Barley Hall, the Richard III and Henry VII Experiences and is owned by York Archaeological Trust, a registered charity in England & Wales (No 509060) and Scotland (SCO42846)
AUTUMN & WINTER EVENTS PROGRAMME 2014
September
Friday 12th JORVIK Presents – Tales of the Northmen
Friday 26th European Researchers’ Night: Ancient Diets at DIG
(BIG City Read: Myths & Legends in Mazes & Underground Spaces) 18:30, 19:00, 19:30 | JORVIK Viking Centre Normal admission prices apply Join us for an evening of Norse mythology, legends and sagas as you delve beneath the streets of York and into the JORVIK Viking Centre. Meet our Viking skalds who will tell you tales of famous Viking Gods and brave Norse heroes from long ago; see what Viking York would have looked like on our ride experience and see archaeological treasures from the world famous Coppergate excavation. Pre-booking strongly advised to avoid disappointment: 01904 615505
19:00 - 21:00 | DIG | FREE An after-hours chance for grown-ups to get hands-on at DIG, and to hear from York-based researchers on the history of the city’s foodstuffs over the centuries. Explore the archaeology of animal remains with help from DIG staff, and find out how the latest techniques employed by experts in bioarchaeology and related disciplines are helping to shed light on the foodstuffs and diets of our ancestors. Held in association with the University of York as part of Researchers’ Night, a mega event which takes place every year simultaneously in several hundred cities all over Europe and beyond. No booking required: just drop in!
Friday 19th A Taste of History: JORVIK Roaming Supper 18:30 | £45 per person | Start at JORVIK Viking Centre Enjoy a very special evening of sumptuous, hearty and locally sourced food along with exclusive after-hours access to three of our fantastic attractions! Enjoy welcome drinks and scandinavian themed canapes at JORVIK Viking Centre before moving on to mead and medieval feasting at historic Barley Hall and finishing your tour with dessert and coffee at interactive DIG - all led by costumed guides. You’ll also have access to private viewings of our exhibitions including Plague, Poverty & Prayer: A Horrid History and Looking Back at Hungate. Due to the popularity of this event in previous years, pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment: 01904 615505. Menu will be provided on booking; please advise if you have special dietary requirements. This is a fundraising event for York Archaeological Trust
Sunday 21st The Battle of Gate Fulford Walk 10:30 | Meet opposite the Bay Horse Inn, Fulford YO10 £4 Adults, £3 Conc Join us for a walk around the alleged site where Hardraada’s Vikings clashed with the men of York in a precursor to the Battle of Stamford Bridge. The outcome of this skirmish heralded the beginning of the end of the Viking Age in England. Pre-booking strongly advised to avoid disappointment: 01904 615505 Please wear appropriate footwear and be aware that you will be required to walk along tarmac surfaces, gravelled and worn footpaths and that the walk crosses busy roads.
Sunday 28th Stamford Bridge Battlefield Walk 10:30 | Meet at Shallows Car Park, Viking Road YO41 1BS £4 adult, £3 conc Join this visit to the site of the last great Viking battle fought on English soil, where a king was slain and an extraordinary act of courage saw a lone warrior hold an entire army at bay! Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear essential. Please be aware that this walk may involve crossing busy roads. Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505
October
Saturday 11th Archaeology & History Day 10:00 - 16:00 | York Guildhall | FREE Join York Archaeological Trust for a fantastic day of displays, talks, stalls, refreshments and fun family activities exploring archaeology and history.
Saturday 18th October The Big Draw: Our World 12:00 - 15:00 | DIG | Normal Admission Prices Apply Come along to our fantastic interactive archaeological experience at DIG for a fun workshop as part of this year’s nationwide Big Draw event. We’ll be exploring the theme Our World, with a celebration of York’s rich historical past and changing urban landscape - what did the city look like in Roman, Viking, Medieval and Victorian times? How has our environment changed? What will you draw?!
30th & 31st October Haunted Hall 17:00 - 19:00 | Barley Hall | £6 adult, £4 child Suitable for children. Tour starts every 30 minutes. Admission includes hot chocolate for all and gift bag for each child. Enjoy a spine-chilling night as you explore Barley Hall by candlelight in the company of a cast of creepy characters - with surprises in store and frights galore, this is an evening of fun for kids, both big and small! Pre-booking essential: 01904 615505
November
Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th Barley Hall Festive Market Part of the St Nicholas Christmas Fayre 10:00 - 17:00 daily | Barley Hall | £2 adult, £1 conc, £5 family of four Medieval traders gather to sell their wares at this beautiful hidden gem medieval townhouse decorated in style for the season. With hand crafted items and unique gifts, plus enjoy winter warmers, traditional wine and ales at our cosy tavern bar! Upgrade your ticket to include access to the rest of the Hall and exhibition - £3 adult, £2 conc.
Save time by booking online: www.jorvikbookings.com