AttractionEasyAbout 75 minutes
The York Dungeon
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About
The York Dungeon has been telling the city's darkest tales since 1986, with actors, sets and special effects bringing York's history to life. It is on Clifford Street, close to Clifford's Tower and the Jorvik Viking Centre, and makes a lively wet-day option.
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Highlights
- ✓Actor-led shows on York's grim history
- ✓Sets and special effects
- ✓Near Clifford's Tower and Jorvik
- ✓A good wet-day option
Tips
- →It is at 12 Clifford Street.
- →Some scenes are dark and loud; think about it with young children.
- →Check opening times before you go, as they vary through the year.
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