Viking festival in York takes place with attendees donning warrior costumes

Among the nice snaps (Image: Getty Photos)

Received a factor for Vikings?

You would possibly wish to go to York for the Jorvik Viking Pageant, which celebrates all issues Norse-themed… or browse our footage of yesterday’s highlights.

Operating till Wednesday, the competition is attended by Viking followers who wish to costume up in applicable apparel.

In addition to the visible spectacle, merchants will probably be promoting produce and leisure will probably be held – all impressed by Nordic historical past.

Attendees can stay up for a dwelling historical past encampment, a march to Coppergate, a Strongest Viking competitors and Finest Beard contest.

Often the occasion is held in February, but it surely was pushed again as a result of pandemic.

Gareth Henry, an occasion supervisor mentioned: ‘In February, our night spectacular is often a dramatic presentation of a Viking story, however with the evenings being a lot lighter in Might, our occasion will even be slightly extra enjoyable.

‘The Viking Video games will pit the best warriors from 4 groups in opposition to one another, with spectators invited to choose their champion and cheer them on to victory.’

To see the most effective dressed after yesterday’s opening, preserve scrolling.

Viking re-enactors march via York (Image: Getty)

Viking re-enactors put together to march (Image: Getty)

Warriors (Image: Getty)

Youngsters obtained concerned too (Image: Getty)

Face paint galore (Image: Getty)

Vibrant shields and re-enactors (Image: Getty)

Viking re-enactors participate in skirmishes (Image: Getty)

Put together for battle (Image: Getty)

Helmets have been rife on web site (Image: Getty)

Argh! (Image: Getty)

It’s a enjoyable in addition to dramatic day (Image: Getty)

There’s house for ladies too (Image: Getty)

Nordic impressed apparel (Image: Getty)

Jesse Little, 3, from York joins in (Image: Getty)

Wealthy historical past (Image: Getty)