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York Cold War Bunker    

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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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Apr 5, 2024
Wonderful visit to this Cold War nuclear bunker. Really informative and engaging 1 hr tour. The bunker is as it would have been when operational, so many fascinating details and heritage. Incredible … Full review by Effie549
Mar 23, 2024
Decided to re-visit this historic site as the last time we'd taken our children. We were met by friendly staff who directed us to the start of our one hour tour. Ethan (our tour guide) was extremel… Full review by Sarah H
Mar 18, 2024
Something I didn’t expect to see on my trip to York but was a great experience. Site is very well maintained and the tour guide (he told me his name but I can’t remember sorry!) was very knowledgeabl… Full review by Hendrond
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The York Cold War Bunker is a two-storey, semi-subterranean, Cold War bunker in the Holgate area of York, England, built in 1961 t…
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Construction completed:1961
Owner:English Heritage

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Will this be open in November?
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The English Heritage website is showing that it is open on Saturdays and Sundays in November. Remember you must book your tickets in advance, although we didn’t realise …
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The English Heritage website is showing that it is open on Saturdays and Sundays in November. Remember you must book your tickets in advance, although we didn’t realise and just turned up. They advised they do allow a handful of walk ups so although website booking was full they let us in
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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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About an hour but tours start on the hour from 10am
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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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