We both thought the tour was presented very well and managed to insert humour into a very sober subject, which made an excellent informative tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about his subject and We would recommend this to anybody of any age group, although the video was a PG 13 as some of the material is obviously for older viewers. Hearing the history about the Cold War bunker was a revelation, and that this facility has been so well preserved is a credit to English Heritage. This should serve as a warning to us all in these uncertain times but is certainly an excellent informative piece of history that should not be forgotten. And a speck mention to the ROC volunteers who served the country very well!

The bunker is, incongruously, in the middle of a housing estate on the outskirts of York. The site is small and accessed via guided tour only, but this is good, as English Heritage have spoken with observers who would have staffed this site in the event of war. The tour was well conducted, accessing one level of the bunker (not counting the tiny entrance level), looking down into another level. It gives you a good idea of how cramped this would be if the bunker had been used.

Very Interesting Place to Visit and very Sobering to think what could have happened, Jake was our Guide he was brilliant and Clear and Precise in how he spoke about the History of it. At the Start of the Tour you watch a Short Film About the Cold War and the Effects of a Nuclear Attack on the Body, there were Children on the Tour so this Film is not for Them. Its a Fascinating Place to see how the ROC manned it and Lived in it very worth the visit at £11 each.

Never knew such places existed. It has a very interesting story to tell, historically, politically, socially and on a personal level. Wait outside until a guide arrives to escort you in and around. Our guide had clearly made this his area of expertise and had every detail within his highly polished script. Very pleasant and polite. The obsessiveness about not touching ANYTHING is a bit severe - the doors, the walls, any object, the metal infrastructure... Basically, stand away from everything and touch nothing! It's all a bit distracting, especially with a dozen or so people jockeying for position in such confined spaces. It might be the only one of its kind left, but its not a Rembrandt; it was all made on the cheap. The tour is also a bit rushed and needs to be an hour and a half, rather than an hour, as there is very little time to observe and absorb or ask questions. With the pace and precision of the 'script', it makes listening and understanding, while also taking in the surroundings, a little intense. Once the script for one room or area is complete, you'll be ushered along to the next, perhaps even while a question is being answered. There really isn't any time to 'interact' with the surroundings or your guide. If you're away from objects being talked about, you'll not have time to take your turn closer up and maybe ask a question or two as others rotate away. As Historic Scotland members, our entry was free. Otherwise, at almost a tenner each, I'd have felt somewhat let down.

What a Great tour this was!! Definitely recommend this tour. Our guide Jake was amazing full of knowledge and entertaining in his delivery too. Quite an emotional tour too as it made you grateful for those who volunteered and helped secure our safety. We will be forever grateful. Thanks to English Heritage for saving this historic place to educate people hopefully for years to come! One not to be missed!!

James was ouf excellent guide. Spoke very enthusiastically about the site. Short movie as they advise is not suitable for young children. Very interesting and enjoyable hour. Contender for smallest gift shop in world!

This was such an interesting place, well worth seeing. It's an hour long tour of the only remaining cold war bunker in UK. Jake our tour guide was brilliant, really knew his stuff and a great stortly teller, really brought the history of the place to life. We learned much. So glad we went.

We recently visited the York Cold War Bunker in York managed by English Heritage. Tours have to be pre-booked and take 50-60 minutes where you are taken around the Cold War Bunker by a volunteer guide who explains how the bunker would have been operated by the Volunteer Royal Observer Corps during the Cold War. For those interested in the Cold War years this is a must. A hidden part of the UK's defences against nuclear attack. Our guide was very enthusiastic and informative. Well done to English Heritage for preserving this small piece of our history.

Really interesting experience. Our guide (I think he was called Ethan) was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining). The video at the begging was a bit much for my 10 year old but Ethan took us out and explained the video without the graphics). Worth a visit

This was absolutely fascinating! I’m so glad they’ve preserved this amazing piece of history. Homage is also paid to the brave Royal Observer Corps. volunteers who were true hero’s ! Jake was an excellent tour guide. He know so much and his customer care was faultless. Thanks to Jake and the team! Highly recommended!