York Ghost Bus Tour + York Dungeon North East

York Dungeon The York Dungeon invites you to a unique feast of fun with history?s horrible bits. Live actors, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times. Are you brave enough to delve into the darkest chapters of history? Herded into the forest by murderous Vikings, don?t look back as they obliterate everything and everyone in their path. Will you escape the most brutal fighters in York?s history?..??? Travel to the dark depths of the dungeons of York Prison, where murderer, thief and torturer Dick Turpin the infamous highwayman waits for his death at the gallows. In the most haunted city in England, come and experience the presence of ghosts which will chill your very bones as you stand in the silent yet chilling air. It?s the 16th century and the terrible plague has struck York again. Thousands are dying, appallingly disfigured and in unspeakable agony. Will you escape the deadly disease? Our 17th century judge knows exactly what you have been up to?.and you could be left to languish in the rat infested dungeon for it?or be given a gruesomely fun task to perform? but who knows who the judge will on? The York Dungeon brings York?s horrible history to life with 11 live shows, actors and special effects. Torture Chamber York?s torturer always finds a way to get you talking, whether with the hook, the castrator, the jaw breaker, or the creeping agony of the rack. Maybe he?ll loosen your tongue the hard way, with the tongue-tearer! The Great Plague It?s the 16th century and the terrible plague has struck York again. Thousands are dying, appallingly disfigured and in unspeakable agony. Will you escape the deadly disease or run out screaming? Labyrinth of the Lost Who dares enter the Labyrinth of the Lost? Here lies the ancient Roman fortress of Emperor Constantine, buried beneath York Minster. Every treacherous turn takes you closer to the grim ghosts of a Lost Roman Legion. Judgement of Sinners It is the middle of the 18th Century and England?s justice system is harsh, unpredictable and frequently lethal. Some 220 offences are punishable by death. Pray the judge has pity on your soul. Your sentencing and fate await you! Witches: Burned Alive The witch hunt is on! Hear the screams and feel the heat as the accused are burnt alive before your eyes. Will you escape the persecution or will you meet your end at the stake? Bloody Viking A shattered monastery lies around you, ransacked and despoiled. Even this house of God isn?t safe from the violent greed of Eric Bloodaxe and his heathen warriors. In fact, what?s that noise outside..? You run into the forest, murderous Vikings on your tail, obliterating everything and everyone in their path.  Don?t look back! Run! Will you escape the most brutal fighters in York?s history? Guy Fawkes Remember, remember the 5th of November; gunpowder, treason and plot! Follow the explosive story of Guy Fawkes as he and his treasonous accomplices plot the downfall of the English King and Parliament in the most spectacular way possible: a massive, underground explosion that will destroy them and the symbol of their rule! But the plot is foiled, and Guy Fawkes is arrested. He has sworn not to give up the names of his co-conspirators, but let?s see if a little brutal torture can loosen his tongue? Ghosts of York A creepy whistle rides on the cold air. A feeling of resentment and anger surrounds you. Your senses tell you that you are not alone. Through the dark silence comes a haunting wail? and then suddenly a pale figure appears before you, a vengeful, ghostly presence that leaves you paralysed by fear! Will you hold your nerve in the depths of the most haunted city in England? Or will you run for your life?! Dick Turpin Travel to the dark depths of York Prison where murderer, thief, and infamous highwayman Dick Turpin awaits his death at the gallows. After years of stealing livestock, robbing stage-coaches and murdering those who came after him, he?s about to meet his well-deserved fate at the end of a rope! But suddenly you enter your worst nightmare: a pitch-dark cell, a waiting hangman and Turpin? who wants his revenge in blood! Warning: The York Dungeon is not recommended for those of a nervous disposition or young children. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.   York Ghost Bus Tour   All aboard the 'orrible omnibus for a ride around the dark side of London. The Ghost Bus Tours' classic Routemaster bus has been redesigned to give passengers York's first 'Fright Bus' service. On-board actors and technical trickery combine to create the scariest tour in town. A creepy conductor will provide the commentary for this sinister sightseeing show, revealing haunted Palaces, unmarked burial grounds and the many skeletons in the capital's cupboard. The Ghost Bus Tours - The Necropolis Bus Company Earth to earth? The Necropolis Bus Company began in the 19th century as a private funeral bus service. The Necropolis vehicles or ?Carcass Coaches? as they were known to Londoners were able to convey the deceased, pall bearers and up to 50 mourners (no standing) to the final resting place. Each bus had an onboard conductor/chief mourner and a special siren or ?mourning whistle? to warn pedestrians of the bus?s approach. The sound of the whistle prompted gentlemen to remove their hats and bow their heads as a mark of passing respect. Ashes to Ashes? Regular service ran until 1967 when a tragic fire at the company depot in South Dulstead razed the building to the ground and destroyed almost the entire fleet of buses. Only one vehicle was salvaged from the ashes and was locked in a storage facility for 40 years. It has now been restored to its original design and is operated by NECROBUS as a sightseeing service in central London. Bus to Bus... The bus is painted in the company?s traditional colour of midnight black. The interior seating is arranged in ?railway style? for comfort and so that passengers can grieve openly and offer condolences to each other. Decorative features include lamps and window curtains, which were always drawn if a coffin was stored in the vehicle overnight. This is based on the superstition that a departed spirit might be trapped by its own reflection in the glass and would be unable to pass on to the other world.  It also helped to keep the bodies cool in the summer months. Please Note: The Ghost Bus Tours take no responsibility for items left on the bus, personal items are carried at the owners risk and The Ghost Bus can take no responsibility for items damaged or lost. Smoking, eating and drinks other than bottled water are not permitted on the bus. There are no toilet facilities on the bus. The vehicle is a 1966 Routemaster and it has not been possible to make the entrance wheelchair accessible.

The York Dungeon  Fear is a funny thing... The York Dungeon is a 75-minute journey into more than 2000 years of York's horrible history. The Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes in a truly unique and exciting walkthrough experience that you see, hear, touch, smell and feel. It?s hilarious fun and it?s sometimes a bit scary. You will laugh and scream, you will love it. We do too and here is why: The York Dungeon is now Bolder and Better than ever before 12 laugh-out-loud shows Laughs, screams and cutting-edge storytelling We're the black comedy of attractions; dark, atmospheric and very very funny.   York Ghost Bus Tour  The York Ghost Bus Tour is a theatrical sightseeing tour, taking you on a journey around the darker side of York. Your creepy conductor will show you the sights while onboard a classic 1960s Routemaster bus. Learn about the sinister side of many of York's most famous landmarks including Clifford?s Tower, York Minster and Dick Turpin's grave. You'll also visit some of the many haunted buildings in what is claimed to be one of England?s spookiest cities while hearing about the ghosts that reside within the medieval City walls. Step aboard this comedy horror show around York, discovering its dark and terrible secrets.