Thousands of people from across the globe are to descend on York as a popular Viking festival returns to the city.
Mead tasting, Viking knitting, wire-weaving and more Norse-themed activities will be had at the JORVIK Viking Festival, which runs from Monday, February 12, to Sunday, February 18.
2023's event included a Battle Spectacular at the Eye of York.
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