York Dungeon

York Dungeon 10 Live Shows; laugh and scream as you explore 2000 years of York’s horrible and darkest history www.thedungeons.com/york
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The York Dungeon is a uniquely thrilling attraction that will take you back to the city's darkest history. See, hear, smell and feel York's stories come to life before your eyes as frighteningly funny characters transport you through time. Surprises await you in fully immersive sets & actor led live shows! Fear the Vikings as they invade York; discover Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder Plot; face the Torturer

and his intimidating instruments, and step inside the Castle Prison to meet Isabella Billington who is definitely not a witch...

But first of all, avoid horrible disappointment...book online!

07/09/2026

Mother Shipton: The Great Prophetess.

This Halloween, enter the shadowy hideout of the prophetess, where flickering fires tell tales of the past and the line between prophecy and reality begins to blur.

Born in a cave on a stormy night. They called her monster. A witch. Something to be feared. But what if there was another side to the story?

Running from 10th October until 1st November and is included in standard admission.

Book now, if you dare...

Dungeon Dwellers - But make them CUTE! 🥹New Dungeon bears to take home after a thrilling journey into York's darkest his...
04/09/2026

Dungeon Dwellers - But make them CUTE! 🥹

New Dungeon bears to take home after a thrilling journey into York's darkest history are now available in our gift shop.

You can also pre-book a Dungeon bear, with tickets and save £2.50 when buying online.

The final part takes us from post plot to the present day!What a journey it has been sharing all what we have discovered...
03/09/2026

The final part takes us from post plot to the present day!

What a journey it has been sharing all what we have discovered with you lucky peasants.

Come face to face with Guy Fawkes for the final hour until this Saturday. We think we should have a toast, now where did we put that port in our Dungeon? (grabs candle from the gunpowder store)

Book now, if you dare.

https://york-dungeons.visitlink.me/fBQ6Ok

01/09/2026

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Visit York
YorkMix
YO1 Radio
York Mumbler - Your Family Guide to York
Little Vikings - York for kids

Guy Fawkes: The Final Hour is entering it's final week!Come face to face with York's most infamous son.Was he a Hero or ...
29/08/2026

Guy Fawkes: The Final Hour is entering it's final week!

Come face to face with York's most infamous son.
Was he a Hero or Villain?

Show closes 5th September, so you best be quick!

Book now, if you dare...

https://york-dungeons.visitlink.me/5_HrEc

23/08/2026

It's a mighty clash of Yorkshire giants today, as our gallant Knights defend our City Walls against those rampaging Rhinos from Leeds!

Look out for Jester and Smedley, who will be on the hunt for little peasants from both, to take part in our half time challenge "Dizzy Conversions"!




Leeds Rhinos
Super League
Sky Sports
YO1 Radio

21/08/2026

💀We are recruiting fresh peasants to dwell in our Dungeon!💀

🎭Actors - Fancy taking guests on the scariest (and funniest) journey through York's perilous past... If you love performing, storytelling and getting fully immersed in character, this could be your next role.
APPLY HERE - https://york-dungeons.visitlink.me/aVT9Uf

🧹Custodian/Cleaner - The Displays and Cleaning team are a vital ingredient in the guest experience and so we’re looking for someone who strives for the best and isn't afraid to get stuck in!
APPLY HERE - https://york-dungeons.visitlink.me/pZi09p

Make your next move a playful one, head to the links above to apply now!

Our final Throwback Thursday takes us to the opening of our most scariest show to date - Curse of The Witch. We made a s...
20/08/2026

Our final Throwback Thursday takes us to the opening of our most scariest show to date - Curse of The Witch. We made a song and dance about it, well our Jester did anyway! From media visits to handing out spare underwear, just in case any 'spillages' happened...👀

Thank you for joining us on our throwback journey during our 40th birthday celebrations. We might do it again sometime, so watch this space... Well not this space here but you know what we mean...? Oh and curse thee!


Address

12 Clifford Street
York
YO19RD

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4pm
Friday 10:30am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441904404872

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