York Cold War Bunker, N. Yorkshire

The spine-chilling two storey York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War. Enter through the blast-proof doors and investigate the more unusual side of York’s heritage. One of 30 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. During its Cold War operational period the building could have supported 60 local volunteer members of the Royal Observer Corps. The fully restored building contains air filtration and generating plant, kitchen and canteen, dormitories, radio and landline communication equipment and specialist 1980s computers and a fully equipped operations room with vertical illuminated perspex maps.

Visitors can watch a short introductory film and join a guided tour of York Cold War Bunker

There is also a souvenir shop.

Opening Times

Sundays 10:00 to 16:00

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Ticket Prices

Adults: £6.00
Children: £3.60
Concessions: £5.40

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Monument Close,
York,
N. Yorkshire

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