A Winter Adventure at Jorvik

The world-famous recreation of Viking-age Coppergate has had a snowy make-over for the first time in its 40-year history. Guests will be introduced to the archaeology of the Coppergate site, and will hear how it might provide clues as to how York's Viking residents cared for their livestock, fed themselves and kept warm during the colder winter months.

Every roof has a thick blanket of snow, and the Viking-age residents are going about their daily business in rather chilly conditions!  Snow has settled everywhere – from the quayside to the market stalls – and a stunning new lighting scheme of blue and turquoise creates a much cooler atmosphere for those taking the journey around the streets of the Viking-age city.