The York Dungeon: Standard Entry Ticket

at The York Dungeon
York Available until Thu 17 Jun

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Spend Halloween at The York Dungeon - included with your admission ticket!

Step into the shadowy world of Yorkshire's most infamous prophetess this Halloween at The York Dungeon. Experience Mother Shipton, a brand-new live theatrical show where superstition, fear and fate collide in a thrilling immersive experience.

  • Dates: 10th October - 1st November
  • Included with Admission: Experience the brand-new Mother Shipton Halloween show as part of your York Dungeon visit.
  • Brand-New Halloween Show: Step into the world of Mother Shipton, the legendary prophetess of Knaresborough, in an all-new immersive theatrical experience created exclusively for Halloween.
  • Live Theatre Experience: Become part of the story as you enter Mother Shipton's shadowy hideout and witness tales brought to life through immersive storytelling and live performances.
  • Journey Back to the 16th Century: Travel through a world of superstition, fear and folklore as you uncover the story of one of Yorkshire's most mysterious historical figures.
  • Immersive Halloween Atmosphere: Explore flickering fires, eerie surroundings and atmospheric sets where the line between prophecy and reality begins to blur.
  • Discover Mother Shipton's Prophecy: Learn what the infamous prophetess has foreseen and uncover whether fate can be escaped.
  • York's Dark History: Alongside the Halloween experience, journey through The York Dungeon's collection of live actor shows, immersive sets, special effects and the city's darkest historical tales.

Put your nerves to the test at the York Dungeon

With the infamous status as the world's most haunted city, York's past is filled with dark and grisly tales of ghosts, gore and gunpowder plots, and it all comes to life at the York Dungeon. 

  • Explore York's dark history in a live-action 90-minute journey
  • Immerse yourself in theatrical 360-degree sets
  • A professional cast of actors that bring the horror to life
  • Inhale the scents of the plague and the Viking invasion in a multi-sensory experience
  • Be prepared for live actors to jump out at you at any moment! 

Feeling brave? Descend to the depths of the York Dungeon in a terrifying trip through time suitable for ages 8+.

Book your tickets today for the very best prices anywhere online, if you dare... Tickets will be delivered to you instantly via email and SMS. 

Face your fears in the world's most haunted city!

Make acquaintances with the most harrowing characters from your history books on a journey through York's horrid past. Brought to life by a cast of professional actors, history has never felt more frightfully alive! 

See, hear and sometimes even smell the chillingly amusing characters from more than 2,000 years of history. Whether you bump into the brutish Viking Ivar the Boneless, the feared witch Isabella Billington, the vicious highwayman Dick Turpin, or the infamous gunpowder-plotter Guy Fawkes, a huge host of rotten residents are awaiting your visit at the York Dungeon... 

Laugh and scream your way through 10 live actor shows on a thrilling journey through the history of York, with a truly memorable story to tell should you make it out alive! 

Location

The York Dungeon

12 Clifford St,
York,
North Yorkshire,
YO1 9RD
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How to find us

By car:

The nearest car parks to the York Dungeon are St George's Car Park (YO1 9WJ) and Castle Car Park (YO1 9SA). 

By train:

York Railway Station is a 20-minute walk away from the Dungeon. 

Facilities
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
More Info
Is the York Dungeon wheelchair-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]

Is the York Dungeon dog-friendly?

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. 

Does the York Dungeon have an age requirement?

The York Dungeon is recommended for children aged 8 and above. 

Children under 5 are not permitted within the premises. 

It does get very dark inside and there are lots of loud noises. Please be aware if you need to leave the attraction during a tour, unfortunately your ticket/s will be non-refundable.

Do the live actors touch you at the York Dungeon?

While actors may come close or engage with the audience as part of the performance, they will not touch you during your tour and you are asked to not touch them. Failure to comply with this may result in ejection from the attraction without refund.

Is the York Dungeon claustrophobic?

The York Dungeon is not suitable for those suffering from claustrophobia due to narrow walkways and low lighting.

Is the York Dungeon a museum?

No. The York Dungeon is a 75-minute journey into more than 2,000 years of York's horrible history.

The York Dungeon is now bolder and better than ever before, including 11 live shows that combine laughs, screams and cutting-edge storytelling. 

How many people will be on the York Dungeon tour?

There will be approximately 20 people per tour upon visiting the York Dungeon. 

Can I bring my own food and drink into the York Dungeon?

The York Dungeon does not have a restaurant or a café onsite and food cannot be eaten during the tour.

Can I take photos or film at the York Dungeon?

No, filming and photography during your visit to the York Dungeon is not permitted. 

Is there a cloakroom at the York Dungeon?

Unfortunately, there are no storage areas in the York Dungeon.

Where can I get the cheapest tickets for the York Dungeon?

To get the cheapest tickets for the York Dungeon, you should book online right here on Lovetovisit.com

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