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ValhallaSummer 2012 has seen the opening of an exciting new Viking exhibition in York, created by York Archaeological Trust in association with York Minster and the Manx National Museum, Isle of Man. Valhalla: In Search of the Viking Dead explores the archaeological evidence for Viking burials across the British Isles.

Join your dedicated Viking guide to discover how the Vikings commemorated and celebrated their dead using pagan boat burials, grave goods and ornately carved headstones. This unique and limited offer allows your class to explore evidence from York, including a series of carved stones from York Minster and the burials of a woman and a man, then piece together the clues in the search for the Viking dead in York.

AdmissionVisits are charged at £1.50 per child / teacher. One teacher goes free with every six school children booked. Valhalla is open until 4th November 2012.

Booking DetailsBooking a visit could not be easier. Telephone 01904 615505 or e-mail groups@yorkat.co.uk.

DurationA visit to Valhalla lasts approximately 40 minutes.

DirectionsValhalla is located round the corner from JORVIK at 10 Coppergate, York YO1 9NR.

VALHALLAin search of the viking dead

School Groups in DurhamSchool groups can still book a tour of our Cemetery of Secrets exhibition (Millennium Place, Durham DH1 1WA) to learn about the 6 Roman skeletons on display there. Who were these men, and why did they die such a violent death? Review the evidence and decide! Tours are led by a Roman and take place at 10am and 1pm. They last approximately 40 minutes and are priced at £1.50 per child / teacher. The exhibition is open daily Tuesday – Saturday, but hurry: it closes 4th November 2012. For general information on visiting with a school group, please call 01904 543424.

Welcome to the Team!2012 has seen the appointment of two new staff members in the Education team. Pam White is Education Projects Officer, and has been working to develop our offer for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Our new DIG workshops (People, Place and the Past – Changing Urban Landscapes and Improving Living Conditions in 19th and 20th Century York) draw on Pam’s experience of the Hungate dig and the new Looking Back at Hungate exhibition to explore York’s social history and changing landscape. Pam will also be providing archaeology outreach sessions for primary learners, introducing some of the principles and techniques used in digs today. Why do archaeologists dig holes, and what sorts of things can be found in them? More details on both of these offers can be found in our new learning programme or by calling our reservations department on 01904 615505.

Frances Bennett is our new Education Assistant, and has been working closely with Pam, as well as building up resources and training for all of our workshops. Fran’s versatility means that she can be a Georgian lady one day (leading tours of the Mansion House and teaching the steps of Jane Austen’s favourite dances in the Mansion House state room) and a Tudor lady the next (teaching Tudor housekeeping skills in Barley Hall or providing a ‘Tudor Chat’ via our virtual outreach service). Fran will be glad to discuss any of your workshop requirements with you, and can be reached via fbennett@yorkat.co.uk.

Terry Deary comes to Durham!The author of the phenomenal ‘Horrible Histories’ will be visiting our Gladiators in October during the half-term. Come and meet him between 10.30am and 1pm on 30th October, buy copies of his latest titles and chat with him about his ‘Roman Tales’. Admission to the event is free: if you wish to visit the exhibition, admission is charged at £2.50 adult and £1.50 child / concession.

Our Autumn events programme is now online and includes fantastic learning opportunities for all ages. Go to http://www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/event-calendar/ for all of the details.

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