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!

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!


Let's take you back to the early 90s with our attraction map.The route of the tour has not changed much and a couple of ...
13/08/2026

Let's take you back to the early 90s with our attraction map.
The route of the tour has not changed much and a couple of our shows that you see today might be in the areas on this map 👀

Comment below on any favourite moments during out 40 years of screams. If you fancy seeing some make an appearance on here then slide into our DMs... if you dare...

The Dungeon Lates are this Saturday! Expect more scares, saucy banter, cheekier jokes and even our very own Guy Fawkes! ...
12/08/2026

The Dungeon Lates are this Saturday!

Expect more scares, saucy banter, cheekier jokes and even our very own Guy Fawkes! Prepare for secrets, suspense as time is running out. Guy Fawkes: The Final Hour, brings you closer than ever to the man behind one of Britain’s most notorious conspiracies.

Book now, if you dare...

https://york-dungeons.visitlink.me/2BVjyj

Please note that Anytime tickets does not include entry for The Dungeon LATES, which must be purchased separately.

We won't lie, we got confused with all the name changes.Should we just call it Gunpowder McGunpowder-Face Plot?Come face...
11/08/2026

We won't lie, we got confused with all the name changes.
Should we just call it Gunpowder McGunpowder-Face Plot?

Come face to face with Guy Fawkes (Or Guido/John) this summer!

Book now, if you dare.

https://york-dungeons.visitlink.me/TVDBW2

Gunpowder 101, keep it dry and mixed!On another occasion at Holbeche House, some of the conspirators scattered some damp...
07/08/2026

Gunpowder 101, keep it dry and mixed!

On another occasion at Holbeche House, some of the conspirators scattered some damp gunpowder near a fire to dry out, we think you can guess what happened next...

Come face to face with Guy Fawkes this summer!

Book now, if you dare.

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

This weeks throwback is a deep dive into our archive to see some The Press in York clippings from 1996! The Dungeon saw ...
06/08/2026

This weeks throwback is a deep dive into our archive to see some The Press in York clippings from 1996! The Dungeon saw some new editions like getting real leeches and seeing the attraction double in size!

Comment below on any favourite moments during out 40 years of screams. If you fancy seeing some make an appearance on here then slide into our DMs... if you dare...


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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