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 …
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. To complete your family day out in York, why not visit nearby Clifford’s Tower and see York from above!
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Feb 23, 2025
Very interesting, well presented tour by Helen. This kind of period museum is as important as much older artefacts and exhibitions to remember our recent history. Really well done to the people wh…Full review by Alice C
Feb 22, 2025
Wonderful ! A tiny museum, brought to life by our Saturday guide, Jake ! So so knowledgeable - but brought the mechanics and the physics down to easy, understandable level. Plenty of humour too ! Thi…Full review by Susie R
Feb 9, 2025
A cold war bunker on our doorstep! We finally got round to visiting and it was really interesting. The 2 staff/volunteers (one was Jake) who greeted us and showed us around were very informative an…Full review by Wrighty0
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