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JORVIK VIKING FESTIVAL 2017
JORVIK VIKING FESTIVAL 2017
20 – 26 February 2017
The story of Eric Bloodaxe’s last days in York will be woven into this year’s JORVIK Viking Festival, which takes place in York from 20 – 26 February 2016 – with new venues for even larger events including his ultimate feast and a dramatic retelling of the Battle of Stainmore, which can have only one conclusion for the infamous Viking king.
The epic finale of the Festival (Saturday 25 February) will tell the story of the Battle of Stainmore – where Eric Bloodaxe unsuccessfully made his last stand – and will be hosted for the first time at Rawcliffe Country Park, where a natural arena will enable larger crowds to enjoy the furious fiery finale, which will combine living history displays with hundreds of warriors taking to the field of combat to determine the fate of the Kingdom of JORVIK. Tickets cost £13.50 for adults and £10.50 for concessions, with family tickets (two adults and two children) for £40.50 or £52.50 for two adults and three children.
Alongside the paid-for events, there will be a host of free activities for visitors to enjoy, including the annual Strongest Viking Competition, which returns home to the Coppergate Centre, the March to Coppergate from Dean’s Park, and the Best Beard Competition.
Other highlight activities in this year’s festival include:
• Have-a-go archery and sword combat in St Sampson’s Square (Monday to Thursday from 10.00am to 4.00pm)
• Norse Nalebinding workshops, led by one of the world’s top Viking knitting experts, Mari Wickerts of Gothenburg Museum. Courses for beginners and experts throughout the week.
• Lectures and workshops with author Justin Hill, including a historical writing masterclass (23 February from 10.00am to 1.00pm
• 1066! The End of History, a new presentation by Peter Carrington-Porter following his sell-out performances of Beowulf.
A full calendar of events in this year’s festival is available online at www.jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk where tickets for key events can also be booked. More details can also be found on social media by using #JVF17.