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Clifford's Tower, York

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Clifford's Tower, York
13th-century castle keep, built on a grass mound, formerly used as a prison & royal mint.
Address: Tower St, York YO1 9SA, UK
Phone: 0370 333 1181
State: York
City: York
Zip Code: YO1 9SA

opening times

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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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 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.
If you climb steps in the rain, just don’t rush. The first set of steps can be uneven- they’re stone. Once inside, all but the last approximately 20 steps are very non-slip but the last are again stone and tight spiral steps. Be prepared.nThe view is lovely!
Beautiful place, with a great view overlooking the city, English Heritage members get in for free. Parking at thr bottom of the tower, fair price too... lovely friendly staff, greets with a smile. Been renovated and has a great walk away above the entrance door... not many steps to get to the roof of the tower... would recommend!
It's an empty tower. However, all the info makes you wonder how the time has passed by this building. Terrace views are great.
Stout Norman castle tower stood atop a prominent mound, offering good views of the city skyline from the top.nWooden walkways and platforms inside the castle make it much more accessible to visitors than it used to be, and there's plenty of informative signage around the castle.nThe price of entry seems on the high side £10 for adults at the time of my visit in August 2024 given the castle is relatively small and the exterior can be viewed freely, but for members of English Heritage it's well worth looking inside.nOnline booking is advisable to avoid the queues on the way in.
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