GROUP VISITS
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York has a fascinating history and is a great place to bring groups of all ages. JORVIK Viking Centre, DIG, Barley Hall and Micklegate Bar Museum all bring this history together to create a unique day out in this beautiful city — at an exclusive price. t forge
The Attractions
At JORVIK Viking Centre, your group will be taken into the Viking Age to experience the sights, sounds and smells of 10th-century York. DIG is a fully interactive experience where your group will become archaeologists and discover 2000 years of York’s history. Delve into York’s bloody past at Micklegate Bar Museum and make your group feel at home at Barley Hall exploring the medieval townhouse once home to the Priors of Nostell and Mayor of York.
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In 2011, two new exhibitions opened. Investigate Coppergate shows how the Vikings of Jorvik lived, what diseases and afflictions they suffered from, what they ate and even what she looked like. The End of the Vikings? takes a look at the final battles of the Vikings period in York and the legacy of the Vikings that survived in York after 1066.
Micklegate Bar Museum
What’s New
We understand that catering for groups is hard. With this in mind, York Archaeological Trust has undergone a series of major refurbishments and developments over the past 2 years to ensure groups are guaranteed something new on their visit to their attractions.
Micklegate Bar Museum is located in the most important gateway along York’s historic city walls. Delve into York’s bloody history and explore famous battles, uprisings and revolutions through the ages. Explore the new exhibition marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by investigating the pomp and circumstance of royal visits to York from the 14th century to the present day.
JORVIK Viking Centre
Barley Hall
You can visit each attraction individually or buy a package to multiple attractions and take advantage of significant discounts.
Since opening in 1984, over 16 million visitors have enjoyed the JORVIK experience. In 2010, to celebrate the history and success of this groundbreaking visitor experience, York Archaeological Trust completed a £1 million refurbishment of the centre.
Barley Hall is home to the new exhibition From Hamlet to Hollywood: Fashion from Film. Explore the fascinating changes in fashion from Tudor times to the early 20th century through this unique display of costumes worn by some of the best loved stars of stage and screen.
To speak to a member of our Reservations Team about your group visit or for more information and prices, please call 01904 615505.