The Vikings return to York
The Vikings have returned to York and set up camp like they did over 1,000 years ago! Visitors to the city will be able to take part in a host of activities at the festival which ends on February 22nd.
The Vikings return to York
The 31st Jorvik Viking festival gets underway today.
Visitors at this year's event are being given the chance to see more of how the Vikings lived 1000 years ago with a new central encampament, featuring a Viking longship which has been kitted out for war and learn about life at sea and on dry land.
As well as a host of family based activities, there is a story telling tent where history lovers can hear sagas from Norse myths and legends and have a go at fun games of the period.
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