Cold War Bunker

York Cold War Bunker    

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(903) · History museum in York, United Kingdom
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The most modern and spine-chilling of English Heritage’s properties, the York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War. Enter the blast-proof doors and investigate the more …
The most modern and spine-chilling of English Heritage’s properties, the York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War. Enter the blast-proof doors and investigate the more unusual side of York’s heritage. In active service from the 1960s–1990s the bunker was designed as a nerve-centre to monitor fallout in the event of a nuclear attack. To complete your family day out in York, why not visit nearby Clifford’s Tower and see York from above!

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Jan 11, 2025
Brilliant tour! Our tour guide Jake was incredible and really informed on the bunker, can tell he has a genuine interest in the bunker and it's history. Made the tour so much better, an incredible pl… Full review by Christopher J
Dec 21, 2024
I booked for the 11am tour on 22/12/24. It was a really interesting experience. Our tour guide, Jake, gave us an incredibly good overview of the role of this bunker and how the ROC operated within it… Full review by 563jemk
Dec 2, 2024
Jake was the expert tour guide at the 12pm tour. Very knowledgeable and fluid speaker. I've been to Kelvedon Hatch in Ongar which was the government bunker if things kicked off with the soviets, this… Full review by Ellis H
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Will this be open in November?
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Not sure
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Is it dog friendly?
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Apologies, but dogs aren't allowed inside the Bunker - it's a completely enclosed space. Regards, Steve
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Answer by Stephen R · Apr 3, 2022
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I'm hoping to visit in December, how much time would you suggest i leave to visit the Cold War bunker?
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We were in and out in 45 minutes!
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I'm hoping to visit in December, how much time would you suggest i leave to visit the Cold War bunker?
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1 hour is good enough
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Do they sell the York Cold War Bunker guidebook at the bunker itself?
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Yes!
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Answer by HVetinari · Jul 4, 2018
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