The York Dungeon, Merlin Entertainments Reviews

Absolutely fantastic. The best hour entertainment I have had in ages

Brilliant experience. Went as part of a hen party and we had a fantastic time. Never laughed so much or been as frightened at the same time. Actors are amazing.

This was strange. It's not scary like some people say, although it is jumpy. There's a line between the two. It's a good guide through history, although for those who don't like to interact in groups with random people (like me) it's a bit nerve wrecking. Regardless of that it's good, and I'd visit other Dungeons!

It was BRILLIANT experience, I and my two friends were well pleased with it. We liked the acting - all taking part were very convincing and being led into different compartmentalized events in bloody history. It was a fantastic piece of imagination by the team who worked on it. It has evolved for the better in an entertainment experience from our last trip a few years ago. It was still very good then I might add , but has got a lot better. The icing on the cake being the photos that we posed for at the entrance - that ended up as nice surprise souvenirs with a twist - that we purchased at the end in the wonderful gift shop. Thanks everybody you were geniuses.

Very good and very funny . Good value for the price . We booked online and saved ourselves a few quid .

We had a great time here, thoroughly enjoyed the frightening. The actors in this are great and if your worried about the health issues, bad back pregnancy, dodgy leg I wouldn't as it is pretty easy to deal with all the way round

Not a bad place to spend a couple of hours, you can get military discount which always help only downside is the toilets which are a bit of a trek and scared my daughter as they have the same atmosphere as the rest of the dungeon. But she is only 10.

Good value if you get a discount voucher after visiting York museum. A lot depends on the group you are with. If they join in it is a good experience.

They had difficulties due to multiple staff falling ill but was worth the hour wait. When it rained the staff did best to find us brollies and kept us informed of why it was taking a while and even offered refunds to those who could not wait

Enjoyable time here, very interactive with the audience. Each staff member really embraces their characters. Only negative point is waiting time to enter and we had first morning slot.

This was really fun and very interactive. I gave it a 9 just because I have been to London dungeons and that is slightly better. If in York I would highly recommend going here.

Fantastic experience. Well worth a visit. The characters are played fantastically by the staff.

Really good fun as long as you aren't uptight and get into it, not for people without a sense of humour

loads better than i fhought it would be .. so funny and scrary .. the acters are brillant

Even though I bought tickets on line for a set time we had to queue outside in the pouring rain but once inside enjoyable

Great place, rather scary at times but fun and informative, really enjoyed myself, only criticism is the waiting time to go in.

Fantastic afternoon, the actors were absolutely brilliant, true history learner definitely recommend. :-)

Compulsory queuing for group photo was a bit annoying. But the actors were cool and the dramatic features interesting.

Loved it! Had a school trip to York, spooky, knowledgable and scary at times. Great Experience!

Brilliant and highly entertaining place to visit. Cleverly put together set of stories through the ages performed by actors. Some suprises to be had. Also there can be visitors dragged into the act also. Great attraction to visit for adults and brave kids. Possibly not for very young children as could be scary.

A good tour, well worth a visit. Teaches a lot about local history and makes you jump a few times.

It's a laugh if you like audience participation but it's waaay too expensive.!!!!

Fantastic reproduction of time gone by brilliant scenery and narration a great day out for all families

Absolutely awesome experience with my lad, but not for the feint hearted, all staff were amazing and the characters completely believable. Sound and light effects plus secret scares were brilliant. Loved it from start to finish

A really fun and gruesome visit, me and my other half laughed so much and at times our hearts were racing! The actors are brilliant and really brought the experience to life. The special effects were really good and lots of surprises keep you on your toes. A great way to learn about the history of york. Would definatley recommend it.

Great afternoon out, the actors were great and informative
I even got involved with the acting

Good history lesson and really entertaining. Kids loved it and even the adults jumped.

This amazing recreation of York's dark and interesting past is great for any family with kids over around 9. Actors put all their effort into dramatising, story telling and most importantly scaring you into understanding York's fantastic history. Unfortunately queueing times are often a problem if you plan on going any time between 10 and 3, unless you have booked the day before.

Had a blast at the dungeons. Very neat attraction. A must visit and experience place. Beware of the torture chamber... I had a meathook rammed up my backside and my manhood was chopped off inch by inch.

Wasn't sure what to expect but it was hilarious definitely worth a go in if you've never been before.

Absolutely brilliant , great value for money if you book in advance too!

Fun guided tour through England's past. My 10 year old son loved it, although a little unsure before heading in.
Loses a star as a bit pricey but for your money you get around an hour's entertainment.

Great afternoon out. Great fun and interactive must do if your in York

We went as part of a hen booking and we all loved it, the show and actors were fantastic. I would definitely recommend as part of a group booking for lots of laughs and a history lesson.

Took 2 twelve year olds and they loved it, both want to go back again.

Surprisingly small queue even in half term. Actors were great, made us jump a few times. Would be great for kids, but with a few jokes for the adults. Thoroughly recommended!

Nope not for me.... Not with staff jumping out at you....

Was in York. But we only passed by so not sure why I've been asked to review it!!

First time visiting absolutely loved it.well enacted they were superb.cheaper to buy tickets online.was dubious about going thoughts were a boring tour.got the opposite.there were screams.laughter & scary parts.but once uve been you know what happens so wouldn't go then for a few years.but I do give 5 stars deserves it.its a shame you can't take photos. but then you can buy them at the end but quite expensive.

Book this place in advance or be prepared for a long wait as I found out. But was worth the wait I can understand why people love this place it was pretty scary as the poor man in front seemed sick of me screaming. So wouldn't recommend to young children if scared of that sort of thing.

Never been to anywhere like it. Hilarious, jumpy and we learnt a bit of history too

Disappointing. I realise due to social distancing etc it does create challenges for staff, but family found it quite boring.

Fun and interactive experience. Great entertainment and value for money. Loved every minute, especially when they made us jump.

Enjoyable fun actors were very good, was a bit hot towards the end due to winter coats.

This was value for money and took around an hour to do. The staff were all excellent actors as they take you through a voyage of Vikings and Saxons through to Catholics and witchcraft. An excellent adventure for all ages.

The staff do a great job! Funny and scary well worth a visit. I took an 11 year old who thoroughly enjoyed every minute!

Great experience. Oh and the actors are better than at Blackpool.

Such a fun place to go with the family, really interesting as well if you're interested in history!

Even better than I thought it would be. Fab info and great scares as well!

Great place. The actors were great and it really helped the whole experience. The thing that ruined it for us was that two younger girls constantly interrupted or distracted the scenes. But bravo to the actors for carrying on regardless

Brilliant!! We absolutely loved it. Will definitely return

Very funny, very entertaining. Well worth the money

Absolutely brilliant, fantastic actors couldn't stop laughing all the way round

Absolutely amazing! So much fun and a great day out!

Having been to the London dungeons, we felt this was very similar.

We were expecting something more Yorkshire / York orientated.

We also felt a lot of the actors where not "natural" and a little bit soulless. Maybe repeating the same voice and lines saps the life out of them.

Great fun. Book online as it's much cheaper than paying at the venue.