Cold War Bunker, York

Name: Cold War Bunker
Address: Monument Cl, York, YO24 4HU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1904 797935

#140 among attractions in York

Museum, Historical place, History museum

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Facts and practical information

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 (64 years ago)Coordinates: 53°57'24"N, 1°7'0"W

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Monument ClHolgateYork YO24 4HU United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1904 797935

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

Nearby attractions include: National Railway Museum, York Museum Gardens, Bootham Crescent, Lendal Tower.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cold War Bunker open?

Cold War Bunker is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cold War Bunker?

Nearby attractions include Holgate Windmill, York (6 min walk), Acomb, York (12 min walk), St John's Church, York (21 min walk), National Railway Museum, York (22 min walk).

How to get to Cold War Bunker by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cold War Bunker:

Train

York (24 min walk)

Bus

Acomb, opp Wheatlands Grove • Lines: 10 (25 min walk)
Acomb, adj Wheatlands Grove • Lines: 10 (25 min walk)