Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
York Cold War Bunker
In or near York.
York Cold War Bunker — a place in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Erskine Halt · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
York Cold War Bunker is a place located in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The York Cold War Bunker is a historical site that served as a monitoring station for nuclear explosions and fallout during the Cold War. Visitors can explore its original control room, dormitory, and other facilities that were designed to sustain operations for up to 30 days in the event of a nuclear attack.
Place summary
York Cold War Bunker is located in Yorkshire, postcode YO24. This site is a former government command post built to function during the Cold War era. The bunker provides insight into Britain's civil defence measures during a time of heightened geopolitical tension.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9568, -1.1167
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO24 4HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Nearest railway station
- Erskine Halt — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Open Fri - Sun (and bank holidays), 10am-5pm by guided tour only
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/117420246 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is York Cold War Bunker?
- York Cold War Bunker is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO24 4HT), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is York Cold War Bunker?
- York Cold War Bunker — a place in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to York Cold War Bunker?
- The nearest railway station is Erskine Halt, about 1.4 km away. The nearest town is York. Drivers can use postcode YO24 4HT.
- Is York Cold War Bunker free to visit?
- Yes, York Cold War Bunker is free to enter.
- How do I get to York Cold War Bunker?
- The nearest railway station is Erskine Halt, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO24 4HT.