More than 1,000 followed the Jorvik Viking Festival parade and battle in the Eye of York today.
The week-long celebration of all things Norse drew visitors from all over the world to make it the largest Viking festival in Europe.
Festival director Danielle Daglan said: “The Jorvik Viking Festival was launched back in 1984, and has gone from strength to strength each year – children who attended our early festivals are now bringing their children back for a taste of the Viking life.
“We make sure that the week has something for everyone, from free encampments, parades and activities to our spectacular grand finale event, a dramatic live combat event with music and fireworks.”
Other attractions during this year’s event included a Viking banquet, best beard contest and Brawl at the Guildhall which was a strongest Viking competition.
Beowulf by Candlelight, a retelling of the Beowulf story by Peter Carrington-Porter, was also held while a programme of lectures and talks by academics provided an insight into what we know about the Norse invaders, from their language to their poetry.