York Dungeon

York Dungeon

10 Live Shows; laugh and scream as you explore 2000 years of York’s horrible and darkest history www.thedungeons.com/york

The York Dungeon is a uniquely thrilling attraction that will take you back to the city's darkest history. See, hear, smell and feel York's stories come to life before your eyes as frighteningly funny characters transport you through time. Surprises await you in fully immersive sets & actor led live shows! Fear the Vikings as they invade York; discover Guy Fawkes' Gunpowder Plot; face the Torturer

27/06/2024

Taylor Swift writes about her past flames. If we wrote an album it would have to be about the Witch Pricker. Oh how we miss you the one that got away! However you did some naughty things, Witch Pricker. So don't expect us to write an album anytime soon, way too busy killing traitors!

Are we a bit late on the whole Swifties content? Looking at you Edinburgh Dungeon ...👀

So come and visit our the creatures that dwell in the Dungeon, can even guarantee that we shall not be bursting into song. Those found doing such things will have a personal appointment with The Torturer and a white hot TONGUE TEARER!

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment!

www.thedungeons.com/york/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older. The minimum age is 5 years old.

26/06/2024

OI PEASANTS! WE’RE RECRUITING… Fancy a job like no other? Then prepare to swap your current work environment for one that’s far from traditional with this Technical Services Manager role at "Visit York Large Visitor Attraction of the Year" for 2024, the York Dungeon! Apply here - https://tinyurl.com/3uxu568a

24/06/2024

Sick of hearing about "30 years of hurt"? Well come and find out about 2,000 years of it!

Get 40% off every time England play at the Euros!

Take advantage of this devilish offer during England's next game on Tuesday 22nd June!

⚽️ Avoid the football frenzy!
⚽️ Save 40% every time England play!

Find out more here: https://www.thedungeons.com/york/ticket-deals/discount-offers/

22/06/2024

Dungeon LATES! are TONIGHT.

It's darker, it's scarier and very saucy. Running each Saturday from 6.30pm and lasting for 60 minutes, you and your despicable group will be led through our Dungeon Shows, but this time with even more twists and turns and saucier jokes than usual, you won’t know whether to laugh or scream!

Our Dungeon LATES are not around for long and will sell out fast. 👀
18+ adults only, so no little peasants allowed. And not for the faint-hearted!

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment!🖤

www.thedungeons.com/york/tickets-passes/groups-and-events/dungeon-lates/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older during the daytime tours. The minimum age is 5 years old.

19/06/2024

Bored to death by watching the Three Lions on Sunday? Feel sick at the thought of yet more vomit-inducing, stomach-churning torment tomorrow? Us too peasants!

Well fear not dungheads, remember you can get 40% off every time England play at the Euros! If you're sick of hearing about "30 years of hurt", come and find out about 2,000 years of it!

Take advantage of this devilish offer during England's next game on Thursday 20th June (with further dates to be added if "Gruesome Gareth" and his grim gang are (un)lucky enough to progress to the knock out stages)

⚽️ Avoid the football frenzy!
⚽️ Save 40% every time England play!

Find out more here: https://www.thedungeons.com/york/ticket-deals/discount-offers/

19/06/2024

PLAGUE DOCTOR'S ASSISTANT WANTED!

The Plague Doctor is on the look out for an assistant who can help the Doctor with departmental opening and closing of The Plague House. This is on a rota basis and will consist of weekend work when The Plague is high in the York area. Uniform provided. Lack of smell is desirable and we hold the values of work HARD, Plague HARDER. 💀

Tag who you think will be up for this job? Could it be YOU? 👀

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment! 🖤

www.thedungeons.com/york/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older. The minimum age is 5 years old.

16/06/2024

Summer is coming... we think, we don't actually know because we do not like the light. Perfect opportunity to seek refuge with our 'orrible lot within the cold, dark, depths of The York Dungeon. In order to write the truth, Father Abostus has a few rules, rules you must obey thus facing the full vengeance of the Vikings!

Our award winning, immersive experience is recommended for little peasants aged 8+. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted into the attraction. Children aged 5-8 years is at the parent/guardian’s consent. Peasants aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult, aged 18+. Traitors aged 16 or 17 year olds must bring proof of their age in the form of ID or a parent/guardian letter to gain entry.

Please refer to our terms and conditions online or speaking to our Dungeon Keepers at admissions before buying tickets. As all tickets are sold on a non-refundable basis. 🖤

THE HEATHENS ARE COMING! 💀

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment! 👀

www.thedungeons.com/york/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older. The minimum age is 5 years old.

12/06/2024

Are you thoroughly revolted by the idea of watching "the footy"? Us too; maybe if they still used actual pig's bladders we would be more interested!

Well fear not peasants, you can get 40% off every time England play at the Euros!

Take advantage of this devilish offer for tours on Sunday 16th, Thursday 20th and Tuesday 25th June (with further dates to be added if "Gruesome Gareth" and his grim gang are (un)lucky enough to progress to the knock out stages)

⚽️ Avoid the football frenzy!
⚽️Save 40% every time England play!

Find out more here: https://www.thedungeons.com/york/ticket-deals/discount-offers/

11/06/2024

Did you make it out ALIVE? Then don't forget to pick up a memory of your journey and some DEAD good fashionable pieces of merchandise at our gift shop. These socks are to DIE for. If not, well it socks to be you. OK we shall stop with the sock puns!

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment!

www.thedungeons.com/york/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older. The minimum age is 5 years old.

05/06/2024

STAND AND DELIVER for Dick Turpin!

Keep an eye on the Mace of York though. We really do not want that going missing! And we really do not want to deal with all that paperwork. 👀

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment! 💀

www.thedungeons.com/york/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older. The minimum age is 5 years old.

01/06/2024

The York Dungeon are proud to be sponsoring York Pride!

Some of our rogues and rascals have escaped the Dungeon and will be joining the parade today; keep an eye out for Dick Turpin, Betty Sparrow and the Executioner's Assistant marching through the streets of York.

You might even get chance of a selfie if you find them at the Knavesmire this afternoon.

Have a "horrible" day 🖤🏳️‍🌈

01/06/2024

Dungeon LATES! are TONIGHT.

It's darker, it's scarier and very saucy. Running each Saturday from 6.30pm and lasting for 60 minutes, you and your despicable group will be led through our Dungeon Shows, but this time with even more twists and turns and saucier jokes than usual, you won’t know whether to laugh or scream! And it is Pride here in York, so you best watch out... even we don't know what our creatures have in store! Our Dungeon LATES are not around for long and will sell out fast. 👀

18+ adults only, so no little peasants allowed. And not for the faint-hearted!

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment!🖤

www.thedungeons.com/york/tickets-passes/groups-and-events/dungeon-lates/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older during the daytime tours. The minimum age is 5 years old.

29/05/2024

WHAT SAY YOU SISTERS?

Our Isabella Billington is waiting to meet you all. She pleads that she is not a witch but we think otherwise… Did you know King James wrote a book called Demonology it tells you to hunt witches. Torment, torture and hang them. Come face to face with Isabella but she might just put a curse on you all! 👀

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment! 🖤

www.thedungeons.com/york/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older. The minimum age is 5 years old.

25/05/2024

Dungeon LATES! are TONIGHT.

It's darker, it's scarier and very saucy. Running each Saturday from 6.30pm and lasting for 60 minutes, you and your despicable group will be led through our Dungeon Shows, but this time with even more twists and turns and saucier jokes than usual, you won’t know whether to laugh or scream! Our Dungeon LATES are not around for long and will sell out fast. 👀

18+ adults only, so no little peasants allowed. And not for the faint-hearted!
Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment!🖤

www.thedungeons.com/york/tickets-passes/groups-and-events/dungeon-lates/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older during the daytime tours. The minimum age is 5 years old.

24/05/2024

Are you ready to come face to face with the infamous Dick Turpin?

Book your tickets online today:

https://www.thedungeons.com/york/tickets-passes/

22/05/2024

Guido? Who's Guido? You will get the chance to meet Guido, sorry Guy Fawkes. Well… what's left of him! He will tell you how he suffered the gentle and not-so-gentle TORTURES! But he is not alone though, John Wright what are you doing here?

Do you remember? 💀

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment! 🖤

www.thedungeons.com/york/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older. The minimum age is 5 years old.

17/05/2024

📣DUNGEON JOB ALERT 📣

Oi peasants, we're hiring! Do you think you have what it takes to join our team of disgusting, vile and horribly hysterical actors?

Apply here 🔗https://seasonalcareers-uk-merlinentertainments.icims.com/jobs/4504/actor/job

York Dungeon Little Peasant’s Walking Tours 16/05/2024

Peasants (especially Peasants with Little Peasants),

The Jester and Smedley are taking to the streets this Sunday, the 19th May for 3 very special Walking Tours.

These exclusive fundraising events are for the Lord Mayor of York’s 2 local charities; The Snappy Trust and York Women’s Counselling Service. And at the end of the tour the Lord Mayor will greet you at the Mansion House, where you will have the opportunity to take a look inside should you have the time to! (But don't you go pinching his fancy gold chains!).

All proceeds will go to the Lord Mayor's charities, so if you can't wait until Halloween to see the Jester and Smedley then hop to it and you can help to raise money for these two very worthy charities.

Book your tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/york-dungeon-little-peasants-walking-tours-tickets-888581770997?aff=oddtdtcreator

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York Dungeon Little Peasant’s Walking Tours Families...this 60 minutes of walking, laughing and learning is suitable for all, in fact children are mandatory, so bring yours!

15/05/2024

Come and be the blood thirsty mob and watch heads roll at Micklegate Bar. The Executioner will arrive shortly with his 'massive chopper' and you best be cheering and booing the southern TRAITOR! Trust us, we can SMELL them from a mile away. But for now his assistant is here to show you fellow traitors that have made the chop. And just look at that lovely, happy, smiling face... joking - a face that would stop traffic! 👀

KEEP THE SOUTHERNS OUT! 💀

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment! 🖤

www.thedungeons.com/york/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older. The minimum age is 5 years old.

08/05/2024

Dare you step inside Number 35 Stonegate?

The most HAUNTED house here in York. A storm is approaching and you need to find shelter. This place sounds OK… we think. 👀

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment! 🖤

www.thedungeons.com/york/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older. The minimum age is 5 years old.

04/05/2024

Dungeon LATES! are TONIGHT.

It's darker, it's scarier and very saucy. Running each Saturday from 6.30pm and lasting for 60 minutes, you and your despicable group will be led through our Dungeon Shows, but this time with even more twists and turns and saucier jokes than usual, you won’t know whether to laugh or scream! Our Dungeon LATES are not around for long and will sell out fast. 👀

18+ adults only, so no little peasants allowed. And not for the faint-hearted!
Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment!🖤

https://www.thedungeons.com/york/tickets-passes/groups-and-events/dungeon-lates/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older during the daytime tours. The minimum age is 5 years old.

01/05/2024

It is 1644 and the country is at civil war. The one thing we don't like, those loyal to Oliver Cromwell and his Puritan army. Even though he banned CHRISTMAS! But still our Torturer will make you CONFESS! 💀

HOOK anyone?👀

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment!🖤

www.thedungeons.com/york/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older. The minimum age is 5 years old.

York Dungeon Little Peasant’s Walking Tours 30/04/2024

Peasants (especially Peasants with Little Peasants),

The Jester and Smedley are taking to the streets on Sunday 19th May for 3 very special Walking Tours.

These exclusive fundraising events are for the Lord Mayor of York’s 2 local charities; The Snappy Trust and York Women’s Counselling Service. And at the end of the tour the Lord Mayor will greet you at the Mansion House, where you will have the opportunity to take a look inside should you have the time to! (But don't you go pinching his fancy gold chains!).

All proceeds will go to the Lord Mayor's charities, so if you can't wait until Halloween to see the Jester and Smedley then hop to it and you can help to raise money for these two very worthy charities.

Book your tickets at:

York Dungeon Little Peasant’s Walking Tours Families...this 60 minutes of walking, laughing and learning is suitable for all, in fact children are mandatory, so bring yours!

27/04/2024

Dungeon LATES! are TONIGHT.

It's darker, it's scarier and very saucy. Running each Saturday from 6.30pm and lasting for 60 minutes, you and your despicable group will be led through our Dungeon Shows, but this time with even more twists and turns and saucier jokes than usual, you won’t know whether to laugh or scream! Our Dungeon LATES are not around for long and will sell out fast. 👀

18+ adults only, so no little peasants allowed. And not for the faint-hearted!

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment!🖤

www.thedungeons.com/york/tickets-passes/groups-and-events/dungeon-lates/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older during the daytime tours. The minimum age is 5 years old.

23/04/2024

Got CRACKED skin? Got FETID breath?

Then come and visit the Plague Doctor and his assistant at York's No.1 Plague House for a check up. Have to be quick, we are not sure how long both of them have left!💀

Book now to avoid 'orrible disappointment! 🖤

www.thedungeons.com/york/
The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes. The recommended age to visit The York Dungeon is 8 years and older. The minimum age is 5 years old.

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