Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
York Dungeon
In or near York.
York Dungeon — Tourist attraction in York, England.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- York · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
York Dungeon is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2013. Wikidata describes it as: "Tourist attraction in York, England". Coordinates: 53.9568°, -1.0822°.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
The York Dungeon offers a thrilling experience that combines live actor shows with special effects, showcasing 2000 years of York's dark history. Visitors can expect interactive storytelling, famous historical characters, and a sensory journey filled with surprises and scares.
From the Wikipedia article
York Dungeon is a tourist attraction in York, England. York Dungeon depicts history of the dungeon using actor led shows, special effects and displays of models and objects. The York Dungeon reopened in March 2013 after a period of closure due to severe flooding.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
York Dungeon was opened in 1986 at 12 Clifford Street, York, England. It was the second Dungeon attraction created, the first being the London Dungeon in 1975. Like the London Dungeon, it was designed as a live action interactive horror show loosely based on factual events throughout history. As part of a £3.5 million investment across both Dungeons, a new feature opened in 1997 showcasing tales of the 'Lost Roman legion' in York. Further additions and expansions continued with a Plague section encounter in a Plague doctor's surgery. 2002 saw the opening of 'Gorvik' (the name a pun on 'Jorvik', the kings name for York), which detailed the Viking history of the City and brutal attacks from…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.9568, -1.0822
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO1 9SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Established
- 2013
- Nearest railway station
- York — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.thedungeons.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q8055440 (CC0)
- wikipedia: York Dungeon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: York Dungeon.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
12, Clifford Street
Gardens · 0.0 km
Frankie Howerd OBE
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Friargate Theatre
Theatres · 0.0 km
Friargate Theatre
Open-air theatres · 0.0 km
Grand Opera House
Theatres · 0.0 km
Grand Opera House
Open-air theatres · 0.1 km
Friargate Quaker Meeting House
Gardens · 0.1 km
St. George's Cinema
Theatres · 0.1 km
York Army Museum
Museums · 0.1 km
Castlegate House And Attached Railings
Gardens · 0.1 km
Hilton York
Hotels · 0.1 km
York Saint Mary's
Museums · 0.1 km
Nearby
📷 4Gardens · Yorkshire & the Humber
12, Clifford Street
12, Clifford Street — a garden in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Frankie Howerd OBE
Frankie Howerd OBE — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Friargate Theatre
Friargate Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Friargate Theatre
Friargate Theatre — a open-air theatre in england yorkshire.
📷 5Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Grand Opera House
Grand Opera House is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Open-air theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Grand Opera House
Grand Opera House — a open-air theatre in england yorkshire.
Where to eat & stay near York Dungeon
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Watergate Inn
Watergate Inn — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Grand Hotel & Spa
The Grand Hotel & Spa — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Golden Fleece Inn, York
Golden Fleece Inn, York in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Roman Bath Public House
The Roman Bath Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
La Vecchia Scuola
La Vecchia Scuola — a restaurant in england yorkshire.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Snickleway Inn And Attached Buildings At Rear
The Snickleway Inn And Attached Buildings At Rear in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Black Swan Public House
The Black Swan Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Eagle & Child
Eagle & Child in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Other museums from this era
Flagship📷 10Museums · London
Kenwood House
Kenwood House — art museum and historic house in Hampstead, London.
📷 5Museums · London
Amora London
Amora London — European touring exhibition dedicated to love, relationships and sexual wellbeing.
📷 5Museums · London
Antique Breadboard Museum
Antique Breadboard Museum — small museum in Putney, London, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · London
Arsenal Football Club Museum
Arsenal Football Club Museum — sports museum in London.
More museums in this region
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Avro Heritage Museum
Avro Heritage Museum — aviation museum in England.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hat Works
Hat Works — museum and former cotton mill Greater Manchester, England.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Anson Engine Museum
Anson Engine Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Portland Basin Museum
Portland Basin Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is York Dungeon?
- York Dungeon is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 9SQ), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is York Dungeon?
- York Dungeon — Tourist attraction in York, England.
- How do I get to York Dungeon?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO1 9SQ.
- When was York Dungeon built?
- Built or established in 2013.
- How do I get to York Dungeon?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO1 9SQ.