York Cold War Bunker

Location: Monument Close, York, North Yorkshire YO24 4HT

Telephone: 01904 646940

Email: bookeducation@english-heritage.org.uk

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk


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 fall-out in the event of a nuclear attack.

Offer for YAC Pass holders:
Free entry with a valid YAC Pass Card when accompanied by a paying adult

  1. This offer is only valid at properties managed directly by English Heritage and entitles YAC Pass Card holders one free child entry when accompanied by a full paying adult or concession.
  2. Offer is only valid to YAC Pass Card holders, holding a valid YAC Pass Card.
  3. Offer is only valid at participating properties as listed on the YAC website.
  4. Offer not valid in conjunction with guided tours, annual membership, family tickets, overseas visitor pass, paid events or any other discount or special offer.
  5. The offer is not transferable or assignable and cannot be redeemed for cash.