An independent, artisan market offering the finest in carefully researched Viking-era items. Whether you are a re-enactor, casual shopper or interested passer-by come and experience shopping from expert craftsmen by candlelight amongst our historic pews. 

Best explored as part of the Jorvik Viking Festival  

Open from 20 to 22 February 2026 (inc)

Opening hours will be:

Friday 10am to 6pm

Saturday 10am to 5pm

Sunday 10am to 4pm

Entry is free (although donations are very welcome).

In the event that more than 100 people are in the building at any one time, you will be asked to wait outside until the crowds clear. Please leave weapons and other large items at the door on entry.

Trader List

Traders include:

ANA Period Shoes, Barrhead Leather, Curious Works, Frodi the Moneyer, Gear and Graith, Kroka Thurston's Workshop, Nash Woodcrafts, Nille Glaesel, Northern Viking Silver, Ruth Gilbert, Solveig the Viking, Storrvara, Tillerman Beads and Waffle and Wood. 

Access Information

Please wrap up warmly and be aware that the the floors are uneven and light levels low throughout the building. 

The building is wheelchair accessible save for the Sunken Chapel - if there are crowds (most likely on Saturday), there may be a one way system in place which will mean that wheelchair access is only possible down two of the three aisles.

There will be no available toilet facilities on site (save for traders). 

Contact Information

Contact:  Gemma Murray

Email:  york@thecct.org.uk