The York Dungeon
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What an experience!!! We managed to get discounted tickets using @kids_pass (recommend getting this, only cost us £1 for the first month, can cancel at any time) so cost us £ 69.20 for the 4 of us (2 adults, 2 children) Was a bit of a wait to get in before it started, but oh wow, was definitely worth the wait. Super immersive. The actors did an amazing job and did not break character at all. Was thrilling, spooky and informative! Plenty of jump scares. Came out laughing! The actors can get pretty close but don’t ever touch you. I even got asked to pretend to be a viking called Hilda - was super fun. It was a little too scary for our 7 year old and she did get a little upset at one point. I would say, definitely for children 12+ unless your child is super brave. Even I got scared at some points, in a good way! Just goes to show how immersive it was! Even the toilets were spooky. The actors deserve a whole load of credit, performing the way they do, repeatedly and all day everyday, can’t be an easy job at all!! It is a little dark in there to add to the ambience so I would probably avoid it if you were claustrophobic at all. There were a couple people in the group that went in with us that wouldn’t stop talking at the beginning which kind of spoilt it a little - but unfortunately thats not something that can be controlled in any way. If you do go in a large group, please go with people who would enjoy it and are considerate to others who are there. It was my first time in any of the dungeon attractions so would love to try one in another city based off this experience. Not allowed to take any picture inside - so I took one of the outside 😁
Raihanah Raja (Rai)Raihanah Raja (Rai)
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📌York Dungeon A couple weeks ago, I visited the York Dungeon, and it was an incredible and captivating theatrical activity ! 🕷️ The Dungeon is an immersive, thrilling and gripping experience in which the actors do a fantastic job at bringing York's dark haunted history to life with humour, horror and engaging interactions. You travel around the Dungeons in a group of around 20-25 people (potentially more, potentially less) and the whole "show" lasts a total of around 75 - 90 minutes! All of the 10 sets were incredibly detailed, and the sounds, lighting & sensory effects all added to the Dungeon's spooky ambience. I particularly enjoyed the curse of the witch set which although quite daunting, really brought the chilling history of the legend of the witches within York. The staff were incredibly helpful with our concerns as personally I am not the greatest with the darkness and me and the person I went with had a quick debrief of what to expect when walking into the waiting area (I didn't quite know what to expect as I thought it would open immediately to actors!) If you're visiting York or live nearby, and are looking for a fun, engaging activity, this is definitely worth a visit. Just be ready for a few spooks along the way! - RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍12 Clifford Street, YO1 9RD 💰Child (5-15): £18 , Adult (16+): £22. ( carers (with proof upon arrival) go free ! ) 🔄 Yes, we would go back (if visiting)
bufflieybuffliey
10
York dungeon is an amazing attraction. I had so much fun here. My word of warning would be that it’s not for the faint of heart, and they do like to pick people out of the group to play silly and embarrassing games with them! However, the attraction is priced very reasonably and is a great way to spend the Halloween season. It took about an hour to get around it in total, and you basically go from room to room where actors do spooky performances and talk about medieval York in a fun and engaging way. It can be a bit packed inside with other people, so I’d suggest taking a mask if you’re worried about Covid. It’s worth being aware that you can’t go back into the gift shop when you’ve left, so make sure you pick up anything you want there and then. Overall though it’s excellent. The actors are very engaged, and it’s genuinely scary. It seems to have improved since the last time I was there about five years ago, so it’s definitely worth a visit!
JohnJohn
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The staff are fantastic they all try to involve everybody and make sure everyone has a laugh.. The staff are all assests to The York Dungeon! As soon as you have paid to go in, they give you props and take your photos.. Then you are left waiting ages, and no one tells you why! From there, the experience just felt rushed and cramped.. There were too many people in the group! We were all squished together in the rooms and on seats that not everyone could fit on! You are in each of the rooms for no more than 10 minutes before being rushed into the next room.. Whilst there is an explanation in each room, it goes too fast to take it in or learn anything! Before you know it, you are in the gift shop and being sold the photos £12 for one photo.. There is no point in getting the £5 booklet as it is too dark to read it! Doubt we will go again, it's a shame really it could be better organised with smaller groups and less rushing you through!
Katie HuntKatie Hunt
30
Atmosphere: 5/5 Cast Members: 5/5 History: 5/5 Price: £ Overall: 5/5 First of all, I just want to give a shout-out to all the cast members who make this tour what it is. Absolutely stellar performances. Not too over the top and hilarious. Special kudos to the lady who was in the doctor’s chamber (2/7 - 4pm slot). Hilariously intimidating but still able to give me a full minute long staring match without breaking character. From the moment that you enter, you’re transported to ye olde England. Wooden and stone building like decoration, a mysterious figure taunting you with facts of the history of York. Each individual room was a different experience and very interactive. You walked through history, learned history and experienced history. They are accommodating for disabilities, medical conditions and give you prior warning. I’ve been to Edinburgh and London’s dungeon also, but think this is my favourite.
Claire “Claireffa” ThackrayClaire “Claireffa” Thackray
40
Me and my friend had a phenomenal time at this dungeon, where our tour was preceded by taking pictures that cast us in ancient settings. The 10 rooms that the tour went through really drew us in, spanning 100s of years of the history of York epically! Clothing in different styles for the times was worn by the guides, who served as actors that brought the audience into their show at points, getting volunteers to play the roles of ancient characters on the go! The effects utilized were stunning, including fake blood when they pretended to behead someone and a carriage seemingly moving when avoiding an attack. Phones were not allowed for the tour as the sign made very clear, though I managed to capture some pics of the surrounding areas! The staff were highly welcoming and friendly, giving me directions to the toilets when I asked that have a humorous sign up!
K. PeakeK. Peake
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12 Clifford St, York YO1 9RD, United Kingdom
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+44 1904 632599
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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 Dungeons reopened in March 2013 after a period of closure due to severe flooding.
attractions: York Minster, Shambles Market, JORVIK Viking Centre, Museum Gardens, Coppergate Shopping Centre, York Castle Museum, Clifford's Tower, York, The Milner York, Rowntree Park, Novotel York Centre, restaurants: Betty's Café Tea Rooms, Turtle Bay York, The Postern Gate, House Of The Trembling Madness // Stonegate (The Original), Slug & Lettuce York Riverside, The Punch Bowl - JD Wetherspoon, Yates York, Ye Olde Starre Inne, Valhalla York, Golden Fleece York
