Viking Activities In York February Half Term 2012

York is famous for it's Viking heritage and there are plenty of Viking activities to keep the children occupied this February half term at the Yorkshire Museum.

• Viking Belts and Braces! -13 - 17 February, 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4pm Come and try your hand at Viking fashion and design. See how the Vikings accessorised. Have a go at designing your own belt. Make it from leather and plait it from wool and then you can even wear it home. Be inspired by the objects on display and take a close look at the the decoration and design on Viking artefacts.
• Make a Viking Long Boat - 13 and 14 February, 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4pm Why not join artist Mary Passeri who will be making a full-size Viking Longboat and decorating it with printed patterns. After the 15th February - once the longboat has been made visitors can dress up and play at being a Viking, navigating their way across the seas.
• Viking Astronomy Talk - 15 February, 3.30pm - 4pm Find out more about what the Vikings saw in the night sky.

Valley View Farm cottages are just an hours drive from York, so why not book a stay here in the North York Moors and spend a day in York!

If you would like to book a break at one of the Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.

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