Viking Walk

The York Viking Walk is a fascinating tour of Viking York.

Time travel back to the 9th century and see where the Vikings fought to take the city in a bloody battle in 867. Find out how the Vikings' cunning and ferocity overcame the resistance of the Saxon kings who desperately defended the city! You will also see where the Vikings lived and worked in the city, which became an important commercial centre and had a population higher than any other English city.

BE WARNED!
The Viking Walk is not for the faint hearted!

The Vikings were a ruthless force in cruel times. As well as their many battles in York, the Walk covers Viking battle tactics, their weapons, Harald Hardrada ("the ruthless") King of the Norwegian Vikings and the furious Viking Berserkers who showed no mercy.

You will also hear about the infamous Erik Bloodaxe, King of York - possibly the most aptly named of all Viking leaders! You will hear about Erik's reign in York and how he got his name.

Finally, the battles of Fulford and Stamford Bridge near York in 1066 decided the fate of both England and the Vikings as an invading force. No quarter was given by either the Vikings or the Saxons, and the results are not for the squeamish!

PLEASE NOTE that the postcode given is to get you close, not necessarily the exact spot or where the parking is!

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