The York Dungeon is a uniquely thrilling attraction that will take you back to the city's darkest history. See, hear, smell and feel York's stories come to life before your eyes as frighteningly funny …
The York Dungeon is a uniquely thrilling attraction that will take you back to the city's darkest history. See, hear, smell and feel York's stories come to life before your eyes as frighteningly funny characters transport you through time. Surprises await you in fully immersive sets & actor led live shows! Fear the Vikings as they invade York; discover Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder Plot; face the Torturer and his intimidating instruments, and step inside the Castle Prison to meet Isabella Billington who is definitely not a witch... But first of all, avoid horrible disappointment... book online now! (Listed closing time is the start time of the last tour of the day)
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Feb 4, 2025
Visited the London dungeons before and I wanted to take my 8 year old autistic son to the York dungeons while on a city visit and visited the other places with ease. So I knew what to expect when buy…Full review by Robert J
Dec 31, 2024
Starting from the door and counter staff then the staff inside excellent .the tour excellent. If your in York give it ago u won't be disappointedFull review by total drama f
Nov 30, 2024
The torture chamber doesn't need to be insulting to guests. People go with children and don't need to hear about genitalia in that wayFull review by Adventure793625
It says that York dungeons close at 4pm for a wednesday, yet they allow you to book for 4pm? Looking to book at 3:30 but not sure how that's going to work out, or what time the tours actually finish
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They just close the doors at 4pm. They always finish the tours. Takes just over an hour. Well worth a visit.
Can youleave at any time if you need to? I'm bringing my 14 yo she loves this kind of thing, me not so much but hoping I can man up enough. But like to know I can leave if I really needed to.
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Hello! YES! Whilst it is a semi-guided tour where you'll be moved showroom to showroom exploring the last 2000 years of York's 'orrible history - there is always ESCAPE routes …
Hello! YES! Whilst it is a semi-guided tour where you'll be moved showroom to showroom exploring the last 2000 years of York's 'orrible history - there is always ESCAPE routes and just let our despicable team know & they can assist. p.s. we're sure you'll be plenty BRAVE enough anyhow!
Is it claustrophobic? Is it all accessible by walking?
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No, not claustrophobic, although it goes pitch black at times. I get claustrophobic myself but had no issues. My wife is not too mobile, there are no lifts, but there is a Stannah lift up 2 …
No, not claustrophobic, although it goes pitch black at times. I get claustrophobic myself but had no issues. My wife is not too mobile, there are no lifts, but there is a Stannah lift up 2 big flights of stairs. Enjoy!
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