York Cold War Bunker

Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' Festival

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.

Pre-booking is essential. Please visit the York Cold War Bunker website and use code G5TJQB to book. You must arrive 15minutes before your tour. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated once the tour has started.