The York Dungeon School Trip

Merlin Entertainments

York YO1 9RD

A hands on theatrical opportunity, students won't just be immersed in script writing and performance but it will also get them thinking about lighting, sound, stage design and costume. The perilous journey begins in your classroom with our free to download lesson plans. The first hour will explore 'a horrible cast of characters' and the components of a successful villain, students will make inferences about characters based on historical context and act in role as a given character conveying thoughts, feelings and emotions. The second hour delves into frightening scenes and showdowns and the opportunity to identify with some of the features of the horror genre. On returning to the classroom the final hour lesson will recap on what makes a good script.

Our exclusive education rates are £8.00 per pupil from September to March and £10 between April and July.

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Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

English School Trip

Story writing Creative writing Storytelling

Students will see first hand the importance of character building, using intonation, tone, volume, mood, and action to convey meaning. Student's will be able to identify the features and impact of immersive storytelling whilst experiencing a range of dramatic techniques and performance elements that bring history to life.

Design Technology School Trip

Fashion and textiles Mechanics and engineering Materials

A fully immersive experience, the York Dungeon transports guests back in time. Get pupils to think about set design as they venture through this immersive experience. On return to the classroom they could develop a specification for a new show focusing on functionality, audience appeal, set design and props, technology to evoke senses, characters and costume.

Performing Arts School Trip

The shows of the York Dungeon are performed up to 80 times a day. Your students will focus on the role performance plays in the Dungeon, from acting varied characters with different accents and the importance of audio, lighting and costume design.

Significant Individuals from History School Trip

Students will identify significant events in York's darkest history, whilst exploring crime and punishment in Britain between 1485 and the late 19th century, through live, immersive storytelling, told by mischievous characters.

What size groups do we cater for?

To book at our exclusive education rates your group booking will need to be for 10 students or more; we offer a free teacher ratio of one free teacher for ten secondary aged pupils. We also offer schools a book now pay later booking option whereby you can reserve your preferred date and confirm final number and pay 14 days (10 working days) in advance of your visit date

Is there first aid on site?

Yes, we have first aid trained staff available. If you require assistance on the day, please speak with one of our staff members.

Access for visitors with disabilities

The majority of our facilities are designed to be fully accessible to our disabled guests however The York Dungeon is situated in a listed building and so some floor surfaces are uneven. For safety and evacuation reasons we can only accommodate one guest using a wheelchair at a time. We also are unable to accommodate electric wheelchairs however do have a manual wheelchair that is available for guests. Please speak to a member of the team if you have a query regarding this. Please be aware we do have restrictions on the Dick Turpin ride. It is also worth noting that The York Dungeon experience is largely delivered by actors and voiceover audio, often in low light levels. Therefore guests with low vision, who are visually impaired or have hearing difficulties may struggle to experience the attraction fully; however you are able to bring a carer free of charge to assist.

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Who are Merlin Entertainments?

The York Dungeon is one of city's 'must-see' signature attractions and has been delighting audiences for over 10 years. The 75 minute journey through 1000 years of York's perilous past brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages, scenes and rides in an exciting walk-through experience.