The York Dungeon
Welcome to The York Dungeon, where our friendly team is ready to take you on a thrilling 75-minute journey through over 2,000 years of York’s darkest history!
This immersive walk-through experience will engage all your senses with terrifying characters, atmospheric sets, and jaw-dropping special effects. If things that go bump in the night aren't your style, don’t worry—the York Dungeon is open during the day, giving you every reason to dive into the eerie tales of York and England’s gruesome past!
Prepare to meet the monk of Eoforwic Minster as he hides Saxons from the looming Viking invasion of 866 AD, and brace yourself for the fury of the Norsemen. Step into the shoes of Guy Fawkes and unravel the infamous Gunpowder Plot. Escape the torturer’s horrifying tools and survive an encounter with the notorious highwayman, Dick Turpin.
The Plague Doctor's Assistant will be more than happy to show you the full, revolting effects of the Black Death—just be wary of the rats! With gruesome thrills around every corner, The York Dungeon promises a truly terrifying experience you won’t forget.
For opening times and further details, feel free to contact the venue directly.
Facilities
Activities available in this location
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York Dungeons
Age Appropriate
- Children
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Indoor
The York Dungeon promises a 75-minute journey into over 2,000 years of York's horrific history! Terrible characters, immersive sets, and spectacular special-effects draw you into this walk-through experience that involves all your senses.
If you don't like things going bump in the night, you'll be glad to know the York Dungeon is also open during the day. This gives you no reason not to immerse yourself in the dark history of York – and England!
The monk of Eoforwic Minster will be waiting to hide any Saxons from the wrath of the Vikings. Fear their wrath as you're flung into the heart of the Viking invasion in 866 AD. Uncover Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder Plot, a failed conspiracy attempt on the then King of England. Or, escape the torturer and his intimidating instruments and survive an encounter with the most deadly of highwaymen, Dick Turpin.
The Plague Doctor's Assistant will delight in demonstrating the full effects of the plague to you – just watch out for the rats! There's enough gruesome fun to keep you terrified the whole way through at the formidable York Dungeon.