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- Begin your chilling journey through The York Dungeon in York with timed admission for a smooth entry into its dark tales.
- With your ticket, enjoy access to an exciting lineup of 10 live shows filled with surprises and plenty of laughs amidst the screams.
- Explore themed rooms and atmospheric sets featuring dramatic lighting and sound effects that transport you through 2,000 years of history.
- Experience York’s gruesome past like never before with interactive performances by professional actors who bring creepy characters to life.
- Dive into York's haunted stories from its grim past, including the Plague and infamous executions, all presented with theatrical flair.
Your Experience
Dive into 2,000 years of York's chilling history at The York Dungeon. This engaging journey uses fascinating storytelling, spine-tingling special effects, and live actors to bring eerie tales from the past to life.
Getting started
Present your ticket at the designated time for a smooth check-in process with our welcoming staff.
The York Dungeon Experience
Welcome to The York Dungeon in York, where you'll start a multi-sensory journey through some of history's darkest tales. Suitable for ages 8 and above, this 75-minute adventure features ten live actor shows that spotlight notorious figures or gruesome events from the past.
- Explore York’s history: Journey back to times marked by Viking invasions, the Plague, Guy Fawkes' conspiracy, and the highwaymen of the 18th century. Experience real terror intertwined with murky legend.
- Engage in live actor shows: Be guided through ten performances filled with chilling tales, dark humour, and historical drama by professional actors dressed in period costumes.
- Experience engaging themed sets: Enter movie-like environments such as torture chambers, plague-ridden streets, foggy forests, and castle dungeons. Each set is thoughtfully designed to transport you back in time.
- Enjoy special effects: Enhance your experience with sudden bangs, chilling fogs, eerie lighting, and realistic sounds that amplify every twist and terrifying tale.
- Participate as an audience member: Get involved beyond just watching. Be prepared to answer questions, take on roles, or stand trial in the interactive storytelling.
- Savour dark humour: Enjoy a blend of horror with clever wit and satire that makes this thrilling experience also quite hilarious.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Timed Entry to The York Dungeon
- Access to 10 Engaging Live Shows
- Food and beverages are not included.
- Transfers to/from hotels are excluded.
- Souvenir purchases are at your own expense.
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Please note that The York Dungeon is not suitable for children under the age of 5.
- Photography is strictly prohibited throughout your visit to ensure an engaging experience without interruptions.
- The attraction offers partial wheelchair accessibility; manual wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis with only one provided per hour. Electric wheelchairs cannot be accommodated due to the historic structure of the building.
Ticket Delivery
- 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.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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Booking FAQs
Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 5 years. Photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
This experience is partially wheelchair accessible. 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. 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. 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. Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
This experience is recommended for ages 8+. Guests under the age of 16 have to be accompanied by someone over the age of 18. Please arrive a few minutes before your time slot to ensure smooth entry. 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. 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. 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. Facilities: restrooms, gift shop
Yes, you must present your timed admission ticket upon arrival to ensure a smooth check-in process.
No, this experience is restricted and not suitable for children under the age of five due to safety considerations.
Photography is strictly prohibited at all times during your visit to maintain the engaging atmosphere.
The venue offers partial wheelchair access and provides a manual wheelchair on request, but it cannot accommodate electric wheelchairs due to its historic structure.
Your visit will last approximately 75 minutes, featuring ten live shows that bring York's history to life.
Expect an engaging journey through York’s eerie past with interactive performances by professional actors and atmospheric sets filled with dramatic effects.
No, food and drinks are not included. You will need to arrange these separately during your visit.
Hotel transfers and souvenirs are not covered by the ticket; you'll need to organize them independently if desired.
No, while your admission is timed for convenience, all guests must still pass mandatory security checks upon arrival.
There are no specific dress codes mentioned; however, bags may be subject to size restrictions and will need to comply with standard venue policies for safety reasons.
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