Even our Dungeon Dwellers try to have a positive impact on our environment and local communities. Here are a collection of stories about what we get up to inside and outside of the York Dungeon. Read them, or ELSE.
- Friday 3rd July 2026
The York Dungeon Celebrates 40 Years with Free Tickets for York Residents
On Friday 3rd of July, 2026, the York Dungeon celebrated 40 years of screams by giving away 40 free tickets for York Residents!
- Thursday 19th March 2026
York Dungeon Joined by Local Businesses For First Volunteer Riverside Clean Event of 2026
A number of York businesses once again joined the York Dungeon on the 17th of March in cleaning up York’s riverside. The York Dungeon first held a riverside clean in June 2022, in support of the global conservation charity SEA LIFE TRUST and their annual Global Beach Clean. This was the 7th such event, with at least two more proposed to take place in June and September 2026.
- Wednesday 11th February 2026
Chinese Student Ambassadors Visit the York Dungeon
Today at the York Dungeon we had the honour of welcoming the latest cohort of Chinese Student Ambassadors for a tour through 2,000 years of York's dark and grizzly history.
- Monday 2nd February 2026
York Dungeon and the Hospitality Junior Board
The York Dungeon have been proudly supporting the Hospitality Junior Board since 2024. Described as a "place for young people in hospitality to grow, build confidence, and find their place in the industry", their program takes rising stars from tourism and hospitality and creates a fantastic development program for them.
- Thursday 18th December 2025
York Dungeon Actors Make Visit to York Hospital on Behalf of Merlin’s Magic Wand
On Tuesday 16th December Jester and Smedley from the York Dungeon paid a visit to the children’s ward at York Hospital to hand out gifts on behalf of Merlin’s Magic Wand. Taking some time out from delivering scares, the actors from the York Dungeon ensured there were smiles and laughs all round as the Jester and Smedley brought some festive fun to the children who were on the ward on Tuesday.
- Wednesday 26th November 2025
York Dungeon has been snowballed!
York Dungeon has been officially snowballed!
That's right, Snowball Community, as seen on BBC's Dragons Den, visited us in November 2025 to perform a full accessibility assessment. They were really impressed with the improvements that our team have made in recent years to make the York Dungeon as accessible and inclusive for as many potential "victims" as possible!
- Tuesday 25th November 2025
York Dungeon support local schools challenge
Our General Manager Mark today supported a local education challenge organised by Time2Resources Limited at York St John University!
- Friday 1st August 2025
York Dungeon Un-Veil New Interactive Waiting Area
Dare you go beyond the Veil - and stare into the haunted mirror?
Blending dark history with cutting edge technology The York Dungeon is blurring the line between the living and the lost with a revolutionary AI Mirror experience called Eboracum Veil.
- Tuesday 22nd July 2025
York Dungeon Launch New Accessibility Video
We hope that our new Accessibility video helps to ensure that all guests are aware of what The York Dungeon is, what it involves, and to help each visitor make informed decisions about their visit.
- Monday 21st July 2025
Deadly Drama Takes Centre Stage at the Our City Festival
The Jester and Smedley once again took part in the Our City Festival on Saturday the 12th of July, bringing a sprinkling of Dungeon mischief to the stage, alongside members of York's diverse communities who delivered an array of brilliant cultural performances.
