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
Visit website for more information
Ticket Prices
Adults: £6.00
Children: £3.60
Concessions: £5.40
Visit website for more information
Disabled Facilities
Visit website for more information
More Information
Location Map
York,
N. Yorkshire
Hotels & Accommodation
|
Holgate Hill Hotel
York, YO24 4BB Distance: 0.7 miles |
|
Elmbank Hotel
York, YO24 1GE Distance: 0.9 miles |
|
Ibis York Center
York, YO24 1BN Distance: 0.9 miles |
Nearest Attractions
|
|
National Railway Museum
National Railway Museum Leeman Road York Distance: 0.9 miles |
|
|
Jorvik Viking Centre
Jorvik Viking Centre Coppergate York Distance: 1.5 miles |
|
|
Micklegate Bar Museum
York Distance: 1.5 miles |
|
|
Barley Hall
2 Coffee Yard, City Centre, York Distance: 1.4 miles |
|
|
The York Dungeon
12 Clifford Street York Distance: 1.4 miles |
Top Attractions
|
|
Houses of Parliament
House of Commons London Distance: 175.0 miles |
|
|
Stonehenge
Stonehenge Nr Amesbury Wiltshire Distance: 194.3 miles |
|
|
Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London Distance: 174.4 miles |
|
|
The Monument
Monument London Distance: 174.8 miles |
|
|
Tower Bridge Exhibition
Tower Bridge Exhibition Tower Bridge London Distance: 175.3 miles |