Other Ticketed Events

Fri 12 Feb 2027. 10:30–12:00 & 12:00–13:30. Always wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but didn't know where to start? Ever wondered what those strange dice are all about? Well, the gods (dice or Norse, we're not quite sure) are clearly smiling on you! Bring your sense of adventure to JORVIK Viking Festival as It's Your Role brings its signature madcap style to York. Join them for these family-friendly, beginner-friendly D&D sessions in the heart of the city. Choose a character and dive straight into a Norse-themed adventure, hosted by professional Dungeon Masters fresh from performing Off-West End in London and at World's Lair alongside Oxventure and Dark Dice. Will this finally be your chance to roll the dice and get a Natural 20?

Thu 11 Feb & Fri 12 Feb. 19:00–20:15. Back by popular demand, join us at St. Helen’s Church for a captivating retelling of the classic legend Beowulf, performed by Peter Carrington-Porter. Follow the heroic Scandinavian warrior as he offers his services to King Hrothgar of the Danes to help defeat the fearsome monster called Grendal. Whether you’re discovering the tale for the first time or revisiting a favourite, experiencing it in the candle-lit surroundings of St. Helen’s Church will be unforgettable—and is sure to get your heart pounding!

Wed 10, Thur 11 & Fri 12 Feb. 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00. Have you ever wondered how artefacts from archaeological excavations are cared for? Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of York Archaeology's conservation laboratory. See a selection of artefacts the team is working on as they explain the treatments used to care for them. You'll also have the chance to try out some of the lab equipment and see conservation in action as the team works on objects in their care. Discover the work that happens behind the scenes once an archaeological excavation is over, and find out what artefacts can tell us about the past. Every object has a story to tell, but what will you discover?