York Cold War Bunker

York Cold War Bunker External View

York Cold War Bunker External View (c)

English Heritage's most modern, most unusual and perhaps most spine-chilling site,'No. 20 Group Royal Observer Corps HQ' is the semi-subterranean bunker which would have monitored nuclear explosions and fallout in the Yorkshire region. In service between 1961 and 1991, the Bunker's control rooms display 'colourpsychology décor' together with original monitoring and communications equipment. Decontamination rooms with air filters and special sewage ejectors were intended to seal off the 60-strong workforce from the devastated outside world. A guided tour, enhanced by a striking 10-minute film (PG rated) and interpretation, tells the story of the Cold War's 'Mutually Assured Destruction.'

Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010	Opening Times	Opening Days
1 Apr-1 Nov	10am-4pm	Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols.
2 Nov-31 Mar (1st and 3rd weekend in month)	10am-4pm
By tours only, tours every 1⁄2 hour. No need to book. Last tour 3pm
Weekdays: Admission for schools and groups only, booking 14 days in advance

How much does it cost?

Adult:

£5.00 until 31 Mar 2010 / £5.30 from 1 Apr 2010

Children:

£2.50 until 31 Mar 2010 / £2.70 from 1 Apr 2010

Concession:

£4.30 until 31 Mar 2010 / £4.50 from 1 Apr 2010

How do I get there?

Address:

N. Yorkshire - YO24 4HT

Road Access:

Monument Close, off Acomb Road, near the Carlton Tavern, approx. 1mile from York city centre

Train Access:

York 1 1/4 miles

Bus Access:

First in York 1 from York railway station

Accommodation

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Map Location:

Map of location

Telephone:

01904 646940 (Clifford's Tower)

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:

What facilities are available for groups?

Group Discount:

15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader.

Group Booking:

Contact the site for a Group Booking Form and for opening times and prices from 1 April 2010.