Plan Your Trip
This page has all the information you need to Plan Your Trip for your educational group visit to our attractions. You will find details on pricing, workshops, essential guides, and how to book, making it easy to organise a smooth and enjoyable visit for your students.
Essential Information
Before your visit, please review our Teachers’ Guides and Risk Assessments for each attraction. These guides include information about facilities, lunch spaces, and how to find each site.
Attraction Visit Prices
We are proud to offer educational visits to all three of our attractions in York. You can visit one, two, or all three attractions and save with joint attraction tickets:
| Prices | 1 site | 2 sites | 3 sites** |
| School Child | £5.00 | £8.50 | £11.00 |
| Teacher (Paid)* | £5.25 | £9.50 | £11.25 |
| Teacher Free (1:6)* | Free | Free | Free |
*One teacher free for every six child places. Minimum of two adults required per group; more adults are welcome.
**Schools do not have to visit all three attractions on the same day.
Prices may be subject to change. Please contact our Reservations team to confirm prices at the time of booking.
Sheldon Memorial Trust School Visit Bursary
Local schools can apply for support towards visit costs through the Sheldon Memorial Trust bursary scheme. Applications for the 2026–27 academic year have currently closed, but you can find more information on future opportunities on this page. You can learn more about the bursary here.
Workshop Prices
Workshops are additional to attraction admission:
- £3 per child
- Teachers attend free
- Workshop admission includes classroom access at DIG or Barley Hall only.
We recommend booking workshops as early as possible because spaces fill quickly, often more than a term in advance.
NEW for 2026! Visit + Virtual Outreach Discount Package
For learning group bookings of 15 or more students, you can receive a special reduced rate of £60 on our virtual outreach sessions until December 2026, to complement your visit to our attractions.
Payment Options
You can pay in three ways:
- In advance: by phone with our Reservations team
- On arrival: cash, card, or cheque
- By invoice: after your visit (UK addresses only).
Always bring your booking confirmation when you arrive.
How to Book
Choose the elements and contact our reservations team
Decide which attractions, workshops, and extras you want. Let our Reservations team know your preferred dates, group size, pupil ages, and any special needs.
Get in touch with our Reservations team by completing our enquiry form.
Please note: We recommend that teachers book as early as possible, especially if you want to include a workshop in your visit, as DIG workshop spaces often fill more than a term in advance. While we always try to accommodate your group’s needs, your preferred dates may be unavailable during busy times of the year. We ask that enquiries are submitted at least six weeks in advance of your intended visit so we can process your booking efficiently.
2. Reserve extras
Tell us if you need lunch spaces, Souvenir Packs (PDF, 2.4 MB) or a Loan Box for classroom use. You can arrange to pick this up on the day to help support learning in the classroom.
3. Receive a schedule
Our reservations team will offer you a schedule for your day. Please confirm it in writing within three working days to secure your booking. We will then send out a confirmation form and you will be booked onto our system. Please have full contact details for your school/ organisation available.
No payment will be taken at this time unless you wish to pay in advance.
4. Check confirmation paperwork
Review all details carefully and provide any additional information. Return paperwork via email or post to:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: Reservations Department, JORVIK Viking Centre, 19 Coppergate, York, YO1 9WT.
5. Teacher familiarisation visit
Our team will be happy to answer any questions you might have about your trip and you can familiarise yourself with the locations of our workshops and facilities. Just contact our Reservations team and they will organise this free of charge.
6. Countdown to your trip
Make sure all pupils and adults are prepared.
7. Tell us what you thought of your visit.
Complete our post-visit feedback form to enter a prize draw for a free virtual outreach session.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need help with your booking, contact our Reservations team:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 01904 615505.
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