York Cold War Bunker

York Cold War Bunker. 20 Group Headquarters or Group Control, was constructed in 1961 as part of Britain's defence against the impact of a nuclear strike Your ticket is valid for your pre-booked tour only

Never mind oak panels or a lovely medieval arch, it's blast doors and a decontamination chamber for you out at York's Cold War bunker We recommend arriving 10 - 15 minutes before your tour so we can start promptly

Designed to monitor nuclear fallout in the event of an attack in Yorkshire, the semi-submerged bunker affords visitors the chance to explore some of York's more unusual history. The site operated within a national network of bunkers whose role was to observe and locate nuclear explosions, report on power and altitude, and track ensuing radiation A mile outside of the city centre, York Cold War Bunker tells the story of a country on the brink of nuclear warfare

. Times have thawed but you can still immerse yourself in a subterranean world and imagine what could have been, surrounded by. The most modern and spine chilling of English Heritage's properties the York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britain's Cold War.

. The site operated within a national network of bunkers whose role was to observe and locate nuclear explosions, report on power and altitude, and track ensuing radiation Visits to the bunker are by guided tour only so you must pre-book online