When the Vikings first reached Britain, they were far from well-mannered. But once the plundering and pillaging had subsided somewhat, the Vikings made Britain their home, changing the island nation\u2019s culture and language forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, what happened to the Vikings? And how did they manage to settle our lands? If you want to find out, we suggest visiting these top Viking attractions in the UK<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jorvik (the name given to York by the Vikings) was the Viking capital of England during the Dark Ages. At the Jorvik Viking Centre, you can watch animatronic Viking hunters, fishermen, and traders go about their daily lives while you ride through a village on a small carriage with speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After you\u2019ve heard the stories of the life-size Vikings, head up to the Jorvik Artefact Gallery to see over 40,000 Viking objects and 250,000 pieces of pottery. Don\u2019t forget to check out the underground vault, where you can see the remains of a Viking hearth and segments of the ancient wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Jorvik Viking Centre, York<\/h2>\n\n\n\n