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York Dungeon

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York Dungeon — Tourist attraction in York, England.

York Dungeon, museums in Yorkshire & the Humber

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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°.

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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.

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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…

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Coordinates
53.9568, -1.0822
District
York
Parish
York, unparished area
Postcode
YO1 9SQ
Parliamentary constituency
York Central
Established
2013
Nearest railway station
York0.8 km
Official site
www.thedungeons.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is York Dungeon?
York Dungeon is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 9SQ), in the parish of York, unparished area.
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.