An interactive exhibition bringing together dragons and the Viking world is expanding this summer.
DIG in York is extending its How To Train Your Dragon School installation, based on the book series by children’s author Cressida Cowell, to celebrate the launch of a second book.
The exhibition blends archaeological science with the fictional adventures of Hiccup and his dragons.
Lisa Wood, head of communications and marketing, said: "Visitors have loved the How To Train Your Dragon School activities that we launched in 2025, and we also received a resounding thumbs-up from Cressida herself when she visited, so we’re really excited to be extending the exhibition this summer."
The site’s dig pits let visitors uncover artefacts, and a new conservation laboratory will now show how fragile items are preserved once unearthed.
The exhibition also features dragon-inspired replicas, imagining how objects from Hiccup’s world might appear today.
It also includes a Viking boat inspired by The Hopeful Puffin, which is on display at the centre.
DIG is open daily from 10am to 4pm, with tickets priced at £10.50 for adults and £9.50 for children.
Prebooking is recommended, which can be done by visiting: digyork.co.uk or calling 01904 615505.