York Cold War Bunker, Nuclear monitoring bunker in York, England.
This two-story semi-subterranean structure contains communication equipment, dormitories, operations rooms, and specialized systems designed to protect against nuclear fallout and radiation.
The Royal Observer Corps utilized this facility from 1961 to 1991 as Number 20 Group headquarters, preparing for potential nuclear conflicts during Cold War tensions.
English Heritage maintains this military museum to educate visitors about nuclear war preparations through guided tours of original monitoring equipment and decontamination facilities.
The bunker welcomes visitors Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with guided tours departing hourly in groups limited to 15 people.
The operations room features vertical illuminated perspex maps and command tables where staff tracked nuclear explosions and monitored radiation levels across Yorkshire.
Location: City of York
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Operator: English Heritage
Part of: Royal Observer Corps Midland Sector
Address: Monument Cl, York YO24 4HT YO24 4HT YO24 4HT
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/york-cold-war-bunker
GPS coordinates: 53.95680,-1.11670
Latest update: May 13, 2025 22:59
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