York Cold War Bunker, York

Name: York Cold War Bunker
Address: York, United Kingdom

#162 among attractions in York

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The York Cold War Bunker is a two-storey, semi-subterranean, Cold War bunker in the Holgate area of York, England, built in 1961 to monitor nuclear explosions and fallout in Yorkshire, in the event of nuclear war. ()

Completed: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 53°57'0"N, 1°5'24"W

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MicklegateYork United Kingdom

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York Cold War Bunker – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Clifford's Tower, York Castle Museum, Rowntree Park, Bar Convent.

0.6 miNE
Castle keep once used a prison and mint
Clifford's Tower, York
15 min walk • Perched atop a tall mound in the historic city of York, Clifford's Tower is a vestige of England's medieval past, offering a tangible connection to the country's complex tapestry of history. This formidable structure, now mostly in ruins, was once the central keep of...
0.6 miNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
York Castle Museum, York
16 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of York, the York Castle Museum offers a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of England's past. Situated on the site of the original York Castle, which was originally built by William the Conqueror in 1068, the museum is an...
~1870 ftE
Park
Rowntree Park, York
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of York, Rowntree Park is a verdant oasis offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Opened in 1921 as a tribute to the workers of the Rowntree Chocolate Factory who served during the First World War, this 20-acre park is a testament...
~1980 ftN
Museum, History museum, Hotel
Bar Convent, York
10 min walk • The Convent of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin at Micklegate Bar, York, better known as The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre, is the oldest surviving Catholic convent in England, established in 1686.
0.6 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Art Nouveau architecture
Grand Opera House, York
15 min walk • The Grand Opera House is a theatre in York, England. It is located on Clifford Street and Cumberland Street in the city centre. The theatre is operated as part of the Ambassador Theatre Group.
0.6 miNE
Nightlife
The Kings Arms, York
15 min walk • The Kings Arms is a pub lying by the River Ouse in the city centre of York, in England. The building lies across King's Staith from the River Ouse, on its corner with King Street. It was built in the early-17th century, with the upper floor and north and east walls timber framed.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Game and entertainment center
York Dungeon, York
15 min walk • York Dungeon is a tourist attraction in York, England. York Dungeon depicts history of the dungeon using actor led shows, special effects and displays of models and objects. The York Dungeons reopened in March 2013 after a period of closure due to severe flooding.
0.5 miNE
Street
Skeldergate, York
12 min walk • Skeldergate is a street in the city centre of York, in England. The street is now primarily residential, with many of its warehouse buildings having been converted into apartments.
0.5 miNE
Museum, History museum
York Debtor's Prison, York
14 min walk • York Debtor's Prison is a former Debtor's prison and Grade I Listed building located in York, North Yorkshire. Since 1952 it has been part of the York Castle Museum.
0.4 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Architecture
Micklegate Priory, York
12 min walk • Micklegate Priory, York was a Benedictine monastery founded in 1089 by Ralph Paynel, and dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It fronted on Micklegate, in the city of York, England, and the site had previously been used for Christ Church, a house of secular canons.
~1520 ftN
Street
Blossom Street, York
8 min walk • The street has the main route leading south and west from York from the Roman Eboracum era onwards; the Roman roads to Calcaria and Isurium Brigantum ran parallel to the modern road, to the rear of the buildings on its north-western side.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to York Cold War Bunker?

Nearby attractions include Bishopthorpe Palace, York (1 min walk), Yorkshire Air Museum, York (1 min walk), Southlands Methodist Church, York (5 min walk), Blossom Street, York (8 min walk).

How to get to York Cold War Bunker by public transport?

The nearest stations to York Cold War Bunker:

Bus

Nunnery Lane Car Park • Lines: 66 (9 min walk)
Rail Station • Lines: 426, 436, 66 (15 min walk)

Train

York (15 min walk)