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Clifford's Tower, York

Tower St, York YO1 9SA, United Kingdom
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+44 370 333 1181
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english-heritage.org.uk
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Allen AbelAllen Abel
York Day Trip ✨
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A day trip to York 👇🏻 🪄 🗺️ Whether you live in England or you’re visiting for the first time, York is the perfect place to experience British Medieval history, and architecture as well as modern British culture and food. 🏰 PLACES TO SEE Shambles York Minster Clifford’s Tower Castle Museum Yorkshire Museum Most of the city sighs are in city centre, and within walking distance. Perfect way to experience the cobbled back streets, and soak in the beautiful architecture and sounds of the city. 🫖 THINGS TO DO Walk around the York City Wall City Cruise and tour of the River Ouse Cream Tea at Parlormade Lunch at Lil’ Bar & Bistro Visit The Shop That Must Not Be Named Gin tasting experience at York Gin #VisitYork #YorkTravel #ExploreEngland #Uktravel #YorkGuide #visituk #ThingstodoinYork #theprettycities #uktravelideas #uktraveldiaries #uksummer #Yorkdaytrip #daytripidea #daytripfromlondon #visitbritain #visitengland #LoveGreatBritain #LoveYork
Valerie HinchliffeValerie Hinchliffe
This ruined tower, standing on a grassy mound that is covered with daffodils in the spring, has been much restored and improved since my last visit a few years ago. It was once the keep of a mighty castle, built by William the Conqueror in 1068. It's a long climb up a steep flight of stairs to get to the entrance. Adult admission at the door was £11.50 including a donation (£6.50 for children, £10.50 concessions, under 5's free), but you pay less if you book online in advance. I also bought a beautifully illustrated guidebook for £4.50, which includes a map and lots of information about the tower's history. It's basically a ruin, but you can still see original fireplaces, a medieval toilet, and the private chapel. Around the ground floor, there are info boards and also audio chairs where you can sit and listen to the stories of York residents who lived through the tumultuous and often tragic events of the castle's 1000 year history. Helpful volunteers were on hand to answer any questions. Modern staircases and walkways have made accessibility to the upper floor much easier, but you have to climb a spiral staircase (with a handrail) to get to the roof. Fantastic views of York that stretch for miles on a clear day, and the new wooden roof deck and seating made it easy and pleasant to walk around and view the city from all directions. Maps point out the main landmarks. Clifford's Tower is well worth a visit for both its fascinating history and the views.
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Nice historical place to visit. Quite a lot of steep stairs up to the actual castle itself, so wouldn't recommend for people with limited mobility, no wheelchair access. Inside they have a small counter to purchase tickets and can also purchase a booklet with information on the place. We have english heritage memberships so didn't have to pay entrance fees. There is no shop there or any sorts of refreshments, nor are there any toilets. The place itself isn't that big to look around, it's a...

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This ruined tower, standing on a grassy mound that is covered with daffodils in the spring, has been much restored and improved since my last visit a few years ago. It was once the keep of a mighty castle, built by William the Conqueror in 1068. It's a long climb up a steep flight of stairs to get to the entrance. Adult admission at the door was £11.50 including a donation (£6.50 for children, £10.50 concessions, under 5's free), but you pay less if you book online in advance. I also...

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Review: Clifford's Tower, York Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Clifford's Tower stands as a beacon of history and architectural prowess in the heart of York. While it offers an impressive vantage point over the city and a tangible connection to the past, visitors should be prepared for a relatively minimalistic experience.

The tower itself, with its stone walls and historical significance, is an icon of York's long and layered past. It's easy to imagine the stories and events that unfolded here over...

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