The York Dungeon
📍 12 Clifford St, York YO1 9RD, UK
About The York Dungeon
Discover York's Dark Past
The York Dungeon invites visitors on a thrilling and darkly humorous journey through centuries of York's most infamous history. This high-tech ghost house attraction brings gruesome tales to life with state-of-the-art scares and a cast of theatrical, costumed characters. Boasting an impressive Google rating of 4.6/5 stars from over 7,000 reviews, it stands as a highly regarded and popular destination for those seeking an unforgettable, spine-chilling adventure.
An Immersive & Enjoyable Experience
Guests consistently praise The York Dungeon for its excellent features and thoroughly enjoyable atmosphere. Many visitors describe their time here as a 'wonderfully horrible' experience, highlighting the immersive storytelling and interactive shows that plunge you into the city's sinister past. The engaging performances and detailed sets ensure every moment is captivating.
Reviewers frequently commend the helpfulness of the staff, noting their dedication to ensuring a positive experience for all patrons, including those requiring additional assistance. Whether you're intrigued by historical horrors or simply looking for a unique and entertaining day out, The York Dungeon promises a memorable visit for anyone brave enough to step inside.
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📍 12 Clifford St, York YO1 9RD, UK
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We visited the York Dungeon with a group of friends and had a blast! The actors are absolutely brilliant and really know how to keep everyone on their toes. It’s a great mix of dark history, jump scares, and laughs. 🏰💀 The only downside was that the tour group felt a bit too large, which made some areas feel a little cramped, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. The storytelling and sets are top-notch. Highly recommend it if you’re in York—just be prepared to find out who in your group is the biggest 'scaredy-cat'! 😂 Definitely worth it for the memories (and the hilarious photos at the end)." #YorkDungeon #York #TravelTips #FunTimes
We had a wonderfully horrible time at York Dungeon 😂 highly recommended for disabled people especially as the staff were so helpful and thanks to their stairlift he was able to go around all the rooms in very old building. They even tweaked our time so we were with a big group and had a better experience. Lots of fun and certainly something to remember when they got my mum up taken into the docks. Lovely cafes and restaurants also nearby on the riverside. We parked in the shopping centre car park, but would recommend the one near the river as you could easily walk down the riverside in a few minutes to get to the dungeon.
We absolutely loved it here! Easy parking at Clifford Tower just around the corner although was a little pricey to park it is independent of the dungeon. The staff / actors were brilliant and some great banter / scary stuff mixed in with historical tales - would totally recommend
The Dungeon experience was fantastic — the actors and actresses were fully immersed in their roles! It truly felt like stepping back into the 15th–16th century, making it one of the best places to relive that era. While the experience was engaging, I did feel that the performers could be more inclusive when involving the audience. Our group was small (six pairs), yet we seemed to be the only pair not selected to participate in any scene — something that could be improved. Overall, it was still a memorable experience. We even spent £20 for their exclusive edited photo as a souvenir!
This is my favourite dungeon as it is the smallest of them all. The group sizes are more intimate and its a good thing, more people get experiences with the "creatures" in there. Great comedy and story telling as you go through but mixed well with odd scares. Wouldnt recommend to younger children as there are times when lights go out and loud noises. There is a sensory guide on there website which is great for anyone with sensory issues. All staff great and the staff on the door and gift shop super friendly.