Name: Clifford's Tower
Rating: 5.0

Clifford's Tower

Tower Street, York YO1 9SA, UK

1-99 Years

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Clifford’s Tower is the largest surviving part of York Castle, northern England’s greatest medieval fortress. At the base of the mound, a welcome area includes a tactile map of the castle and city. Three resting places make it easier to climb the steep steps up the mound.

Inside the tower, explore key periods of its history. Hear fictional historic characters tell the tower’s tales, from the Harrying of the North and the tragic anti-Jewish pogrom of 1190 to the fire of 1684. The tower’s crowning glory is the timber roof platform, giving access to 360-degree panoramas over the city of York and beyond.

Price starts from £10.00 for Adults, £6.00 for Children(5-17 yrs) and £16.00 for Family (1 adult, up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

Features

Take in panoramic views: Climb to the top of Clifford’s Tower to explore the spectacular new roof deck and take in the amazing 360° views over the heart of the ancient city. Handy information panels make it easy to trace the history of this part of York and spot some of its best-loved buildings, from York Minster to St Mary Bishophill Junior, the oldest surviving building in York.
Explore new areas: You can explore more of Clifford’s Tower than ever before thanks to the new internal walkways and restored historic staircases. For the first time in centuries, you can see the medieval garderobe, or toilet, built for King Henry III – the only one of its type in England. Henry’s chapel is also open after our experts repaired its roof and carefully conserved its medieval stonework.
Immerse yourself in York's history: Take a seat on one of our new audio benches and listen to dramatic stories about the 1069 uprising against the Normans, the efforts to repair the tower during the reign of Richard III, and a destructive explosion that seriously damaged the castle and tower in the 17th century.
Gardens: The mound is the only grassed area, no climbing allowed on the mound itself.

Facilities

Parking: Charged public parking at the base of the mound is not managed by English Heritage. There are other car parks dotted around the town, and a Park and Ride scheme.
Toilets: No toilet facilities on site. The nearest is a five minute walk to Coppergate Shopping Centre.
Dogs: No dogs allowed. Assistance dogs are welcome.

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Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Advance online tickets:

Adult: £10.00 With donation & £9.00 Without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £6.00 With donation & £5.40 Without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £26.00 With donation & £23.40 Without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £16.00 With donation & £14.40 Without donation.
Concession: £9.00 With donation & £8.10 Without donation.
Members: Free.

On the day tickets:

Adult: £12.00 With donation & £10.90 Without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £7.50 With donation & £6.80 Without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £31.50 With donation & £28.60 Without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £19.50 With donation & £17.70 Without donation.
Concession: £11.00 With donation & £10.00 Without donation.
Members: Free.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cliffords-tower-york/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Daily: 10am - 6pm (last entry 5.30pm)

Address: Tower Street, York YO1 9SA, UK

Post Code: YO1 9SA

Council: York

County: North Yorkshire

Road Access: In the centre of York.
Bus Access: Frequent buses run to York City Centre every day from Leeds via Tadcaster (buses 840 and bus 843), from Malton (buses 840 and bus 843), from Scarborough (bus 843) and from Selby (bus 42 and bus 415). There are hourly services (except Sundays) to York on routes from Market Weighton via Pocklington (bus 46), from Pickering (buses 840) and from Thirsk (bus 30 and bus 30X). Less frequent services run to York from Helmsley (bus 31X), from Ripon via Boroughbridge (bus 22) and from Wetherby (bus 412). No service on Sundays.
Train Access: York train station is 1 mile away from Clifford's Tower. On arrival at York catch bus 3 or bus 4 from Stop RD outside the station.
Bicycle Access: National Routes 65 and 66 meet in York. Plan your cycle route here.
Parking: Charged public parking at the base of the mound is not managed by English Heritage. There are other car parks dotted around the town, and a Park and Ride scheme.