York, known as the UK's chocolate capital, is hosting its 40th annual Viking Festival from February 17th to 23rd. This year's event features a range of activities, including workshops, reenactments, parades, games, and a Viking-themed Top Trump's bootcamp.
A PRETTY UK city has two rather unusual claims to fame - with the home of chocolate and a massive Viking event.Running between February 17 and 23, the festival is the biggest of its kind in Europe and will feature workshops, reenactments, parades, games and a longship.is home to a reconstructed village that visitors pass through on a monorail and an interactive experience where kids can hunt for buried treasure called Dig.
Chocolate making began in the city in the 18th century when confectionery giant Terry’s was founded in 1767 and sweet company Rowntree’s in 1862. You’ll pass St Giles’ Cathedral, Parliament Square, cashmere shops, the famous World’s End pub, one-time jail Canongate Tolbooth and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.fans can join a free tour around the town with stops including the inspiration behind Diagon Alley and Voldemort’s grave, see pottertrail.com.WALK the walls of the castle. Once a Roman fort, it’s a mix of buildings from all eras and now a Gothic extravaganza.
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