Right, things to expect:
BEER
Vikings brutalising Saxons - there will be a long training session in the morning where you will be able to watch around 200 warriors being put through their paces and preparing for the main events...
A big march through York, which while impressive is best missed if you wish to get a good view of...
The BATTLE - where the 2 armies turn each other into pincushions and walking bruises for the entertainment of the public.
in the evening there is a night battle and firework display... tickets are expensive and I do not know if anyone is planning on seeing it this year.
as for pubs... well, York has quite a few really good ones. stick with those who've been before and you'll not go wrong.
as for food - there are many good pubs serving proper pub grub, loads of traders on the streets (there is a great sausage in a bun stall) and of course there is the legendary Pig in a Bun shop.
oh, there is also a traders market where you can spend vast amounts of money on loads of cool Viking age stuff.
