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York Dungeon

12 Clifford St., YO1 9RD, England
44-1904-632599
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Ranked #19 of 124 attractions in York
4.0 of 5 stars 304 Reviews
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Type: History Museums
Owner description: This chilling museum of horror delves into the darkest chapters of England's grim and bloody past, where the "exhibits" have an unnerving habit of...... more » Owner description: This chilling museum of horror delves into the darkest chapters of England's grim and bloody past, where the "exhibits" have an unnerving habit of coming back to life. « less
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Preston, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Staff worked VERY hard as there was only 3 of us taking the tour. I wont say too much but be prepared to get involved and you will get jumpy. But you will have fun!! More

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Ely, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed York Dungeon, bit of a wait with it being half term, thoughtful staff brought out umbrellas for those of us in the queue when it started raining! We got given a 'bogof' ticket by some very kind random chap! Very pleased, we do like a bargain! Apparently Subway were doing a promo, don't know... More

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Mid Glamorgan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Had already decided to visit the dungeon after noticing we could use clubcard vouchers for free entry. It's a very dark and creepy place - you just know things are going to jump out on you! The actors were very good and were obviously enthusiastic and committed to their job as each performance seemed fresh rather than something they do... More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We had a laugh here and it bought a little humour to a wet cold day. The actors were great and if they were bored (i would be!) from doing the same routine all day every day, then they certainly didn't show it. Really funny, great actors and at times scary! We paid using clubcard vouchers and although we enjoyed... More

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Rhuthun. United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Very good fun , went with a friend who likes spooky things, was very entertaining but a bit scarry, had lots of frights, very dark , good scary stories of torture and burning of witches etc ! More

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Sunderland, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The actors are brilliant and get everyone involved young to old. It is very scary (I at 30 held tight to my partners hand at times!!) so might not be so good for young kids though some in our group were braver than the adults and loved getting involved in it all. It is a great way to learn a... More

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Warrington, England, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We had a free ticket but no way would have paid £15 each for what was just an hours tour . We paid £4 each to do a ghost walk in the city which was way more fun and value than this activity. I felt it was quite rushed through and I asked if there were toliets at the start,... More

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Moreton In Marsh
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We visited the Dungeons on Sunday 13th, I was in my wheelchair and this was a second visit, first a small ramp, then person moving seats are used to take you up from front door, down after a character venue, the staff were very helpful and made our visit easier, the actors made us laugh so much as they went... More

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Blackpool, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

What ever age you are, you will always appreciate a genuine laugh from the team of expert actors that take you through a historic and chilling experience in the semi theatrical York Dungeons. My girlfriend was guilty when in the eccentric judge's dock simply for being from Essex .... hysterical :-)) Then they burnt her at the stake. But she... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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During a weeks holiday in York I was persuaded by my husband to visit this attraction based on his memories of it as a child so a party of 4 of us ventured in - including my mother in law. We had the best time! The actors are brilliant and the interaction with the visitors is excellent and clearly tailored... More

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