The ARC provides visitors with a fascinating opportunity to discover York’s history in an unusual way. It is actually a working archaeology unit but it provides visitors with a remarkable insight into the previous residents of the city as well as an opportunity to handle exhibits which are up to 2,000 years old. The ARC is housed in St Saviour’s which is a disused mediaeval church and has connections with the Jorvik Centre – joint tickets for both attractions may be purchased saving you a little money.