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A page dedicated to the restoration of the derelict Cold War Bunker in Castleton, North Yorkshire. To arrange a visit, please contact us.

The Royal Observer Corps operated buildings on our site at Castleton between December 1936 and September 1991. During the 1950's after the demise of the Second World War, the role of the ROC changed, which is when the underground bunker was built in April 1959. For over 50 years, ROC Personnel monitored the skies and radiation levels and were ready to act to protect the local residents and act as an information cell to Central ROC and RAF Strike Command. After the site was abandoned in 199, ownership reverted to the Danby Estate and it lay derelict for over 20 years, until we were able to secure it with permission from the estate in 2012. Apart from some important and immediate safety repair work, not too much was done with the site as we concentrated on our main museum in Chop Gate which holds regular open days and events. The site at Castleton has suffered numerous vandal attacks despite being empty. We hope that in 2017 we can begin to restore the bunker properly back to how it was in its operational days.

26/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended our recent open day! We hope you all enjoyed your visit.

27/06/2026

Last few places remaining for our upcoming open day on Sunday 5th July. Please message us if you’d like to book onto a tour!

18/06/2026

Below the surface of the North Yorkshire Moors not far from the village of Castleton is a Cold War Bunker, which would have played a crucial role should the UK have ever been subjected to a nuclear attack. Abandoned in 1991 and since then sympathetically restored back to how it was when operational, we are giving people the chance to visit on Sunday 5th July, where you can find out more about the Royal Observer Corps who operated the site, and the role they played in keeping the British public safe - from the beginnings of WW2 up to the end of the Cold War. Entry is FREE of charge, but to book a space on a tour please contact us directly. Please note the bunker is securely locked, alarmed and emptied when not in use.

09/06/2026

Our next open day is planned for Sunday 5th July 2026. Entry is free, but booking with us first is required so that we can manage the flow of visitors throughout the day. To book, please send us a direct message and we will get back to you within a few days. Look forward to seeing you soon!

Address

High Street
Castleton
YO212DB

Telephone

+447979192599

Website

http://www.castletonbunker.org.uk/

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