Visit overview
Visits to the York Cold War Bunker are by pre-booked guided tour only. The site is open from Friday to Sunday and on bank holidays.
The York Cold War Bunker offers a fascinating look at a preserved Royal Observer Corps facility designed for monitoring nuclear fallout. Since access is provided through guided tours of the operations room and technical areas, we recommend checking the latest tour availability and booking requirements via official channels before you head out.

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