Yorvik to Bamburgh

First stop, York! Probably the most famous of the Viking settlements in the UK, York, or 'Jorvik' to the Viking settlers is extremely proud of it's Viking roots and is the perfect place to begin your Viking tour!
You can park your car at the Castle Car Park, just a short, 5 minute walk from your next destination!

Your first Viking attraction is the famous Jorvik Viking Centre - home to many of the Viking artifacts found along Britain's Northern Coastline as well as a reconstruction of a Viking settlement, based on buildings excavated in the local area.
The museum will take roughly an hour, but may take a little longer, so make sure to leave yourself a little breathing room!
Visit their website for additional information and take a look here to book tickets online.

Time for an early lunch! Named for the hall populated by fallen Viking warriors, this bar & restaurant is a great place to grab a bite to eat on your Viking tour!
Offering an extensive menu and some excellent meals, you will definitely feel the warrior spirit while you tuck into your lunch!
Browse their menu here.
Note that they don't take bookings unless booking the full function room. More information can be found here.

After lunch, you'll be getting back in the car and heading 3 hours North to the incredible Bamburgh Castle!
Once the epicenter of the Kingdom of Northumbria, Bamburgh Castle was eventually taken by the Vikings, which spelled the end of the North East's resistance to Viking rule! Information regarding bookings and events can be found here.
Parking is available onsite but please note that payment for parking can only be made by contactless at this time.
Free parking is available in town around 100m away.

After the castle, why not head down and spend an hour on Bamburgh beach!
From the beach, the magnificent Bamburgh Castle makes for an imposing sight and makes you wonder how the invading Norsemen must have felt as they pulled their longboats ashore.

From the beach, it's a leisurely 20-minute walk up the coast to Bamburgh Lighthouse.
While not specifically a Viking site, from the vantage point of Bamburgh Lighthouse, you can look out across the North Sea and imagine the sails of the Viking Longboats on the horizon!

After your visit to the castle, head into town for some dinner!
I strongly recommend The Potted Lobster for some incredible local seafood!
Check out their website here for more information on bookings, and take a look at their incredible menus.

Accommodation options are limited in Bamburgh, but the Sunningdale offers comfort at a reasonable rate. Prices are subject to change over Summer Season.
A slightly cheaper option would be The Olde Ship Inn
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If you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, you can actually book The Clocktower at Bamburgh Castle! Find out more information here.