The York Dungeon

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Visit York Dungeon this Halloween half-term for a terrifying Halloween fright! 

Discover the truth behind Britain's most notorious female serial killer, the Black Widow, at York Dungeon this Halloween. 

Step back in time to Victorian England and come face to face with the terrifying killer for a truly terrifying Halloween day out in York. 

Entry is included in general admission, with this event taking place from the 12th of October to the 3rd of November 2024

Book The York Dungeons tickets for one of the best attractions in Yorkshire!

Think you have nerves of steel? Perhaps you're seeking thrills or want to battle your bravery with your best friends?

Welcome to The York Dungeon.

There's so many things to do and see in The York Dungeons

Feel the intense energy of the city's grim past reverberate around you as you tiptoe down the dark lanes and come face-to-face with the residents of York's Dungeons:

  • Discover a jam-packed, live-action, 90-minute experience
  • Be prepared to scream as things jump out at you along the way!
  • Explore York's grisly history through 2,000 years of hellish events
  • Inhale the scents of the plague and the Viking invasion of 866 AD
  • Make acquaintances with harrowing characters from history books - Guy Fawkes himself will give you his take on the infamous Gunpowder Plot!
  • Meet the torturer of the dungeon and hear his blood-curdling secrets: from his favourite weapon, to his favourite victim
  • Witness the accused Witch, Isabella Billington, as she details her final moments before execution
  • Coming back and share the chilling tales with friends and family!

With a unique twist on York's yester-years, The York Dungeons are an incredible way to spend your family day out near Yorkshire!

Book The York Dungeons tickets now for one of the best days out in Yorkshire at York's most popular tourist attraction!

Will you make it out alive at the York Dungeon?

The York Dungeon - Standard Entry

Book York Dungeon tickets with exclusive 20% discount! One of the best days out in Yorkshire at York's most popular tourist attraction

Available to 12 October 2025
10 Clifford Street,
York YO1 9RD
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How to get here

Address: The York Dungeons, 10 Clifford Street, York, YO1 9RD

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By Car:

  • St. George's Car Park: YO1 9WJ
  • Castle Car Park: YO1 9SA

By Train:

  • York Railway Station: 20 minutes walk away
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport accessible

Yes - York Dungeon is wheelchair accessible, but the attraction does require wheelchair reservations due to health and safety restrictions. 

To secure availability, please book a wheelchair reservation in advance by emailing [email protected]

Assistance dogs are permitted in The York Dungeon, but a member of your party must remain with the pooch at all times.

There are loud noises, mist effects and smells that may be confusing to assistance animals. 

The York Dungeons are recommended for children aged 8 and above. 

Children under 5 are not permitted within the premises. 

The York Dungeon is scary fun for everyone - except for very young guests and wimps!

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