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Breeze into The York Dungeon with timed admission, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free start to your chilling journey through York’s darkest tales.
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Your ticket grants access to a full lineup of 10 live shows, each one bursting with surprises, unexpected twists, and plenty of laughs amidst the screams.
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Wander through themed rooms and atmospheric sets packed with dramatic lighting and sound effects that transport you through 2,000 years of history.
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Experience York’s gruesome history like never before with interactive performances by professional actors who bring creepy characters and infamous figures to life.
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Go beyond the textbooks and explore the grim and shocking stories from York’s haunted past, from the Plague to infamous executions, all told with a theatrical flair.
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Timed entry to The York Dungeon
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Access to 10 immersive live shows
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Food and drinks
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Hotel transfers
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Souvenirs
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Step into York’s darkest chapters with an immersive journey through 2,000 years of eerie history, brought to life by storytelling, spine-chilling special effects, and live actors at The York Dungeon.
Getting started
Present your ticket at the allotted time and breeze through the check-in process with the help of friendly staff.
What to expect
The York Dungeon
Welcome to the York Dungeon, a multi-sensory attraction that plunges you into the blood-curdling stories of York’s past. Recommended for ages 8 and up, this 75-min experience features ten live actor shows, each spotlighting a notorious figure or gruesome event from history.
Features:
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Relive York history: From Viking invasions and the Plague to the infamous Guy Fawkes and highwaymen of the 18th century, you’ll walk in the shadows of real terror and murky legend.
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Live actor shows: Professional actors in period costumes guide you through ten performances full of chilling tales, dark humour, and historical drama.
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Immersive themed sets: Step into movie-like environments, from torture chambers and plague-ridden streets to foggy forests and castle dungeons, each crafted with incredible detail to transport you back in time.
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Special effects: From sudden bangs and chilling fog to eerie lighting and realistic sounds, the advanced special effects amplify every twist, turn, and terrifying tale.
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Audience participation: You're not just watching, you’re involved. Be ready to answer questions, play roles, or even stand trial as part of the interactive storytelling.
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Dark humour: The storytelling blends horror with clever wit and satire, making the experience both thrilling and hilarious.
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What’s not allowed
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Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 5 years.
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Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
Accessibility
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This experience is partially wheelchair accessible.
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Due to constraints of the building's historic structure and layout, The York Dungeon is unable to accommodate electric wheelchairs. However, they offer a manual wheelchair available to borrow throughout your visit. Please note that only one wheelchair can be accommodated per hour.
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People with severe claustrophobia, epilepsy, sensitivity to flashing or low lights and loud noises, or those who dislike jump scares are restricted from participating in this experience.
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The York Dungeon uses flashing and strobe lights, which may impact visitors with photosensitive epilepsy. If this affects you, inform a staff member immediately so they can brief you on the areas where strobe lighting is used and provide an alternative route if needed.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
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This experience is recommended for ages 8+.
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Guests under the age of 16 have to be accompanied by someone over the age of 18.
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Please arrive a few minutes before your time slot to ensure smooth entry.
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If you need to leave the experience at any point, please inform a member of staff or an Actor immediately. They can assist you with a temporary pause backstage, or the Duty Manager will facilitate your exit.
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Guest participation is central to the experience, with audience members often selected at random. If you prefer not to participate, please request a yellow sticker from the Admissions team upon entry and place it visibly. You can remove the sticker at any time if you change your mind during the tour.
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While actors may come close or engage with you as part of the performance, they will not touch you during your tour, and you are asked not to touch them. Failure to comply with this request may result in your immediate ejection from the attraction without a refund.
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Facilities: restrooms, gift shop
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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