Press Stay up to date with the latest news and press releases from across York Archaeology. 2026 50 years of learning – what the Coppergate Dig has taught us at the Richard Hall Symposium September 8, 2026 Read More » New exhibition reveals 10,000 years of prehistoric life in the Trent Valley July 21, 2026 Read More » Archaeology of York’s Fishergate set to get a digital boost July 13, 2026 Read More » A small figure with a big fanbase – York’s Little Admiral goes back on public display July 2, 2026 Read More » Archaeologist at York Archaeology retires after over 40 years May 29, 2026 Read More » York’s Civic Party meets JORVIK’s civil Vikings! May 8, 2026 Read More » Summer of Roman archaeology set for Little Chester in Derby! April 27, 2026 Read More » Dry weather contributes to a very successful JORVIK Viking Festival 2026 February 24, 2026 Read More » “FOR ODIN!” Swords, shields and cheers as JORVIK Viking Festival opens February 16, 2026 Read More » New partnership announced to advance understanding of underwater cultural heritage February 4, 2026 Read More » Family-Friendly Highlights revealed for JORVIK Viking Festival 2026 January 26, 2026 Read More » Capacity increased as adults come out to play at JORVIK Viking Festival January 23, 2026 Read More » 2025 Yule love it! A Winter Adventure opens at JORVIK Viking Centre November 10, 2025 Read More » Prepare your defences for the Viking invasion: JORVIK Viking Festival to return to York in 2026 November 3, 2025 Read More » Here be dragons! Learn how to train them at York’s DIG July 21, 2025 Read More » New Leadership Team Appointed for ‘next phase’ of York Archaeology July 17, 2025 Read More » Origins and anvils: JORVIK forges ahead with new summer experience! July 9, 2025 Read More » Families invited to join dig for lost piece of Newton’s history July 2, 2025 Read More » Archaeology enthusiasts set to uncover more hidden history at Little Chester in Derby June 25, 2025 Read More » Walmgate residents invited to dig into local history June 20, 2025 Read More » The ‘real’ gladiator? Skeleton with lion bite-marks goes on display in York! April 24, 2025 Read More » Snawsell Spring April 14, 2025 Read More » Archaeologists uncover wooden stakes used to defend Sheffield Castle from attack during the Civil War March 3, 2025 Read More » Huge crowds and over 450 Vikings take over York in JORVIK Viking Festival’s biggest day February 24, 2025 Read More » Final rehearsals for JORVIK Viking Festival’s Evening Spectacular February 21, 2025 Read More » Runes and a Viking longship on York Minster? Colour & Light meets JORVIK Viking Festival! February 12, 2025 Read More » Top Trumps for young artist bringing JORVIK Viking Centre’s game to life! January 14, 2025 Read More » Full programme released for JORVIK Viking Festival 2025: more spectacle, more Berserkers and more poo! January 3, 2025 Read More » 2024 Barley Hall: decked with boughs of holly as Christmas tours commence December 4, 2024 Read More » Winter has arrived: first snowfall in 40 years for Viking-age Coppergate! November 12, 2024 Read More » Free archaeology workshops for Nottinghamshire residents November 12, 2024 Read More » Unleash your inner Viking: tickets go on sale for JORVIK Viking Festival on 1 November with early-bird discounts! October 31, 2024 Read More » The Royal Mint’s Viking-themed bullion bars to be revealed at JORVIK Viking Centre October 24, 2024 Read More » Winter is Coming: JORVIK Viking Centre braces for unique icy blast! October 7, 2024 Read More » Free archaeology workshops on offer for Nottinghamshire community groups September 26, 2024 Read More » Heritage in Mind September 20, 2024 Read More » Gods and monsters to send shivers down the spine – The Dark Saga Tours at JORVIK Viking Centre September 18, 2024 Read More » Barley Hall launches new medieval tours: a Snawsell Summer July 22, 2024 Read More » New summer experience to mark JORVIK Viking Centre’s 40th anniversary July 8, 2024 Read More » Animals to the fore as Barley Hall prepares to welcome medieval beasts July 2, 2024 Read More » New Viking trail launched for the Spring half term May 23, 2024 Read More » Think guided tours are a drag? They are now… May 17, 2024 Read More » Brick pavements and medieval rubbish dump – fascinating things uncovered at York Station Gateway April 25, 2024 Read More » JORVIK turns 40! April 11, 2024 Read More » “Substitute Snook” brings storyteller to the stage March 14, 2024 Read More » Microplastics could threaten archaeology, according to new research March 14, 2024 Read More » Trenches opened to a new generation of archaeologists this Easter February 26, 2024 Read More » Time Capsules back on track at JORVIK Viking Centre February 21, 2024 Read More » 2023 More tickets to be released for JORVIK Viking Festival December 15, 2023 Read More » Matt Baker: Travels with Mum & Dad visits Barley Hall December 11, 2023 Read More » JORVIK Viking Festival 2024 November 16, 2023 Read More » Fishergate Archaeological Excavation Open Day October 17, 2023 Read More » York Archaeology becomes the new name for treasured charity September 29, 2023 Read More » Fiona Moore joins the Nottingham and Sheffield teams July 12, 2023 Read More » Rare Antefix Found In York! July 3, 2023 Read More » The Many Layers of Micklegate June 27, 2023 Read More » Large Roman Foundations Uncovered In York June 14, 2023 Read More » Roman Intaglio Stone Discovered! June 2, 2023 Read More » Roman Roof Tiles Found On Micklegate! April 13, 2023 Read More » 105-111 Micklegate: Holy Trinity Priory & Roman Colonia April 4, 2023 Read More » International Transgender Day of Visibility: The Galli in Yorkshire March 31, 2023 Read More » Micklegate: Top 10 Finds, So Far… March 24, 2023 Read More » New Project Alert: MICROPLASS March 22, 2023 Read More » Micklegate Excavations Are Well Under Way! March 20, 2023 Read More » 2022 Guest Blog: Caitlin Herod, Post-Excavation Placement December 19, 2022 Read More » Guest Blog: Upland Land Use Heritage and a Sustainable Future December 12, 2022 Read More » Guest Blog: Katrien Dierickx and SeaChanges December 5, 2022 Read More » Guest Blog: Erin Tattersall and the Loan Box Knowledge Exchange November 14, 2022 Read More » Guest Blog: Ancient Dust Busters November 7, 2022 Read More » Guest Blog: Chris Tuckley and the Northallerton Heritage Hub October 31, 2022 Read More » Conference Blog: Final days October 17, 2022 Read More » Conference Blog: The Lubeck Colloquium October 12, 2022 Read More » Conference Blog: Gareth Davies at the Hansa October 7, 2022 Read More » Major York development – The Roman Quarter – approved October 6, 2022 Read More » New Research Strategy Highlights the Wonder of the Yorkshire Wolds October 4, 2022 Read More » Guest Blog: Dr Colleen Morgan and the OTHER EYES Project October 4, 2022 Read More » Guest Blog: Sarah – We Dig York weeks 1 and 2 July 25, 2022 Read More » Guest Blog: Max – We Dig York Weeks 2 and 3 July 25, 2022 Read More » Guest Blog: Ophelia and Vianne – Work Experience July 20, 2022 Read More » Guest Blog: Sally Derett – PhD Work Experience June 29, 2022 Read More » Road radar to reveal Roman remains in York March 21, 2022 Read More » New plans submitted for The Roman Quarter development January 27, 2022 Read More » 2021 Viking brooches conserved by York Archaeology go on display at the Manx Museum December 16, 2021 Read More » Bronze-Age Log Coffin Being Conserved by YAT November 8, 2021 Read More » £119,000 boost to innovative project boosting mental health through archaeology in York November 8, 2021 Read More » New name for commercial archaeology branches of York Archaeological Trust November 8, 2021 Read More » YAT launches new Archaeology on Prescription Initiative September 21, 2021 Read More » YAT secures £1.9m Arts Council England Cultural Recovery Fund grant April 2, 2021 Read More » 2020 A Major New City Centre Outdoor Attraction for Summer 2021 October 1, 2020 Read More » Stabilising Tower Two for the next 100 Years September 23, 2020 Read More » Setting the wheels in motion of an iron-age chariot conservation July 10, 2020 Read More » Augustinian Friary and Roman material uncovered at York Guidhall Complex July 2, 2020 Read More » Important Roman Discoveries by YAT February 28, 2020 Read More » Roman Quarter plans move forward with planning application lodged January 13, 2020 Read More » Latest research into Heslington Brain released January 9, 2020 Read More » 2019 Trading, raiding and discovery December 4, 2019 Read More » A Day In Archaeology at York Archaeological Trust July 25, 2019 Read More » First steps to explore the Dig for Eboracum: Roman Walking Tour July 22, 2019 Read More » YAT reveals first attraction concept pictures of potential Roman-themed attraction July 3, 2019 Read More » Major City Centre development plans launched June 26, 2019 Read More » York Archaeological Trust Investigates York’s Famous City Walls April 24, 2019 Read More » Early Post-Excavation Progress on the Stonebow Watching Brief March 28, 2019 Read More » Magical relics join displays at JORVIK Viking Centre’s celebration of Viking women February 28, 2019 Read More » JORVIK Viking Festival 2019 brings females to the fore – full programme now released January 28, 2019 Read More » York students explore Viking cookery techniques in new YourDIG exhibition January 9, 2019 Read More » 2018 JORVIK Group Attractions to Support Autism Awareness Hour This October September 28, 2018 Read More » Excavating Eboracum’s Common People August 28, 2018 Read More » Magic and Mystery: shining a light on medieval mysticism at Barley Hall August 14, 2018 Read More » U.K. Charity Appoints Three New Members to its Board of Trustees July 13, 2018 Read More » New research on Community Empowerment & Landscape published May 14, 2018 Read More »
50 years of learning – what the Coppergate Dig has taught us at the Richard Hall Symposium September 8, 2026 Read More »
New exhibition reveals 10,000 years of prehistoric life in the Trent Valley July 21, 2026 Read More »
A small figure with a big fanbase – York’s Little Admiral goes back on public display July 2, 2026 Read More »
Dry weather contributes to a very successful JORVIK Viking Festival 2026 February 24, 2026 Read More »
New partnership announced to advance understanding of underwater cultural heritage February 4, 2026 Read More »
Prepare your defences for the Viking invasion: JORVIK Viking Festival to return to York in 2026 November 3, 2025 Read More »
Archaeology enthusiasts set to uncover more hidden history at Little Chester in Derby June 25, 2025 Read More »
The ‘real’ gladiator? Skeleton with lion bite-marks goes on display in York! April 24, 2025 Read More »
Archaeologists uncover wooden stakes used to defend Sheffield Castle from attack during the Civil War March 3, 2025 Read More »
Huge crowds and over 450 Vikings take over York in JORVIK Viking Festival’s biggest day February 24, 2025 Read More »
Runes and a Viking longship on York Minster? Colour & Light meets JORVIK Viking Festival! February 12, 2025 Read More »
Top Trumps for young artist bringing JORVIK Viking Centre’s game to life! January 14, 2025 Read More »
Full programme released for JORVIK Viking Festival 2025: more spectacle, more Berserkers and more poo! January 3, 2025 Read More »
Winter has arrived: first snowfall in 40 years for Viking-age Coppergate! November 12, 2024 Read More »
Unleash your inner Viking: tickets go on sale for JORVIK Viking Festival on 1 November with early-bird discounts! October 31, 2024 Read More »
The Royal Mint’s Viking-themed bullion bars to be revealed at JORVIK Viking Centre October 24, 2024 Read More »
Free archaeology workshops on offer for Nottinghamshire community groups September 26, 2024 Read More »
Gods and monsters to send shivers down the spine – The Dark Saga Tours at JORVIK Viking Centre September 18, 2024 Read More »
Brick pavements and medieval rubbish dump – fascinating things uncovered at York Station Gateway April 25, 2024 Read More »
Viking brooches conserved by York Archaeology go on display at the Manx Museum December 16, 2021 Read More »
£119,000 boost to innovative project boosting mental health through archaeology in York November 8, 2021 Read More »
New name for commercial archaeology branches of York Archaeological Trust November 8, 2021 Read More »
YAT reveals first attraction concept pictures of potential Roman-themed attraction July 3, 2019 Read More »
Magical relics join displays at JORVIK Viking Centre’s celebration of Viking women February 28, 2019 Read More »
JORVIK Viking Festival 2019 brings females to the fore – full programme now released January 28, 2019 Read More »
York students explore Viking cookery techniques in new YourDIG exhibition January 9, 2019 Read More »
JORVIK Group Attractions to Support Autism Awareness Hour This October September 28, 2018 Read More »
