The York Dungeon

Take your students on a 70 minute journey through 2000 years of York’s murky history, as our full cast of entertaining theatrical actors bring to life gripping stories of the city's most infamous characters and events - from 71 AD when the Roman's created the City to the infamous highway man Dick Turpin in 1739.

With stunning special effects, authentic sets, witty comedy and a host of scary surprises lurking in the Dungeon, it’s a unique and fun introduction to a range of classroom subjects. In addition to this, our actors will also give you The City Tour! You will be guided around the City by two of our actors who tell the history and tales of the streets of York.

Entry prices for schools are heavily discounted to ensure you get the best value for money. Teachers go free with their students!

City Tour

Explore the history and tales of the streets of York with two of our actors who will take you on a walking tour of the city.

Deadly Drama Workshop

Having laughed and screamed with our actors throughout their Dungeon tour, students will be encouraged to get into character themselves by our professional performance team which will bring out their theatrical side. Your class will love to learn how to portray the distinctive movements and characteristics of the York Dungeon characters; interactive Performing Arts Workshops with a unique Dungeon twist. It’s a great way to stimulate their learning about horrible history!

Proposed Itinerary - Spend a full day immersed at the York Dungeon

• 10:00am Arrival and Tour of The York Dungeon

• 11:20am Gift Shop and Refreshment

• 11:50am Deadly Drama Workshop

• 1:00pm Lunch

• 1:30pm City Tour

• 2:30pm Departure