York Dungeon

12 Clifford Street
York
Yorkshire
YO1 9RD

Tel: +44 (0)1904 632 599
Fax: +44 (0)1904 612 602
Email: york.dungeons@merlinentertainments.biz
Web: http://www.thedungeons.com


The York Dungeon brings more than 2000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back to life...and death! As you delve into the darkest chapters of our grim and bloody past, recreated in all its dreadful detail, remember everything you experience really happened.

At York you can test your metal in the Pit of Despair; try to keep the skin crawling off your skeleton in the Plague exhibit; gasp at the audacity and daring of legendary highwayman Dick Turpin and discover the full dreadful details of the ill-fated Gunpowder Plot and the fate of Guy Fawkes.

Meet 'Gorvik' a no-holds-barred re-creation of the murder and mayhem wrought by those marauding Vikings...including the scariest visitor ever to set foot in York - the infamous Erik Bloodaxe.

New for 2007 'Ghosts of York'. Opening Easter 2007. In the most haunted city in England, come and experience the presence of ghosts which will chill your very bones as you stand in the silent yet chilling air. Will you hold your nerve as you enter the paranormal world and be confronted by the vengeful ghostly presence...or will it leave you paralysed with fear?

General Information:

  • Guide books available in French and German
  • Large groups and school parties welcome, ring for details
  • Not recommended for those of a nervous disposition or young children.
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

     

    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    April to September: 10.30am last admission 5.00pm>

    Easter, Whitsun and Summer Holidays: 10.00am last admission 5.30pm.

    November to January: 11.00am last admission at 4.00pm

    October, February and March: 10.30am last admission 4.30pm

    Opening hours are subject to change. Closing times stated are last admissions.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Adult £10.95; Child (5-14yrs) £8.95; Senior Citizen/Student £9.95.
    Subject to change.

    Directions
    10 minutes walk from York Station.
    5 minutes walk from bus station in Rougier Street.
    Car parking St George's Field and Castle Car park
    Coach parking Kent Street and Union Terrace.
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