York Dungeon to give away free tickets to residents

A TOP city attraction is celebrating 40 years in York by giving away free entry tickets to residents.

York Dungeon will celebrate four decades of scaring locals and tourists on Friday with a special giveaway.

The Clifford Street attraction is offering York residents exclusive access to the first 40 tickets Friday, July 3 for free, and 40 per cent off tickets for anyone else who, as they put it, are “brave enough to visit on that day”.

Ticket prices normally start from £19.

A spokesperson said: “Since opening its doors in 1986, York Dungeon has been at the forefront of immersive, live-action storytelling, plunging visitors into the city’s most gruesome and gripping moments from history, from plague-ridden street and Viking raiders, to witchcraft, highwaymen, and the legendary Guy Fawkes.

“The 40th anniversary marks not only a milestone for the York’s must-visit attraction, but a celebration of the city itself, a place steeped in extraordinary history that has provided no shortage of material for York Dungeon to explore through its iconic combination of education, theatre, and spine-chilling storytelling.”

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The official anniversary celebrations will kick off on Friday morning with a town crier and invited civic dignitaries in attendance.

Mark Mattinson, of the York Dungeon, said: “York Dungeon is about bringing history to life in a way that’s thrilling, surprising and genuinely unforgettable.

“To celebrate 40 years of fear, we wanted to do something really special for our visitors, and what better way to celebrate than inviting everyone to join the fun? If you haven’t been to York’s must-visit attraction yet, this is your sign. And if you have… trust us, there’s always something new to be afraid of…”

To book tickets with the exclusive 40th birthday offer, visit: https://www.thedungeons.com/york/?promocode=YorkDungeon40

He said the free tickets were reserved for local people.

“The first 40 tickets being offered for free on July 3 are exclusively for anybody with a YO postcode, and proof of address and photo ID will be required to be shown on arrival that day.

“These free tickets must be booked online using the above link only while stocks last, and no free entry will be available to secure in person on the day.”

York Dungeon is among a group of attractions across the UK and Europe:  there are dungeons located in London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Hamburg, Edinburgh, Warwick Castle and York. Each Dungeon offers a unique experience tailored to the history of each location.