The most famous Viking town in England is York, which was called Jorvik by Vikings, and was capital of Viking kingdom in England during Viking Age. York was captured by Vikings in 866 AD and became center of Viking kingdom of Jorvik, which controlled much of North East England until 954 AD, and was major trading center with population thousands, with Viking streets, workshops, and famous Coppergate excavations. Today, York is famous for Jorvik Viking Centre, museum built on Viking archaeological site with reconstructed Viking town, and York Viking Festival annually. Other famous Viking towns include Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham, and Stamford, which were Five Boroughs of Danelaw Viking territory, but York is most famous. Other contenders include Chester, which was Viking trading port, and London, which was occupied by Vikings. However, York stands out as most famous Viking town due to its role as Viking capital, extensive archaeological remains, and Jorvik centre attracting millions. In Cumbria, Carlisle had Viking presence but not as famous as York. So most famous Viking town in England is York, formerly Jorvik, which was Viking capital and today celebrates Viking heritage with museum and festival, making it top destination for Viking history in England.
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