Clifford’s Tower

The largest surviving part of York Castle, Clifford’s Tower was northern England’s greatest medieval fortress.

From the Harrying of the North to the tragic anti-Jewish pogrom of 1190, to the fire of 1684, the tower is steeped in history but now with a contemporary twist.

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Clifford’s Tower entry & ticket info

From £10

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Duration
30-45 mins

Family friendly
Family friendly but beware steep steps

Accessibility
Not accessible

Pets
Only assistance and guide dogs allowed

Food & drink
No food or drink facilities onsite

Toilets
No toilets onsite

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How to get to Clifford’s Tower

Tower St, York YO1 9SA

Railway station
20 minute walk

Park & Ride
Askham Bar – service 3 – Tower Street stop

Nearest car park
Castle Car Park – beware spaces are very small

York walls
Fishergate Postern or Baile Hill Tower – 5 mins each

York Castle Museum – 1 min
JORVIK Viking Centre – 4 mins
Shambles – 8 mins
York Minster – 15 mins

York skyline views *with* the Minster

Being the second highest vantage point in the city, it offers amazing views across the roof-tops – including the majestic Minster.

Explore 800 years of secret hidden corners – including the King’s toilet!

Newly refurbished in 2022, with an amazing internal structure of walkways and stair cases, you can now explore some of the secret nooks and crannies that were inaccessible for years – including the King’s toilet!

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