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Highlights
- Climb Clifford’s Tower’s medieval staircase and reach the rooftop, where York’s historic streets, rooftops, and landmarks stretch out around you.
- Walk through the Norman keep’s surviving stone rooms and arches, seeing remnants of York Castle while following the site at your own pace.
- Step onto the timber roof platform for uninterrupted views across York, with the city’s historic skyline unfolding in every direction.
- Pause along the tower’s battlements for photographs and city views, with no guided tour schedule dictating how you spend your visit.
- Explore independently with a self guided entry ticket, giving you the freedom to decide where to linger and how long to stay.
Your Experience
Venture up the Norman keep of Clifford’s Tower, explore its medieval spaces, and take in panoramic views across York from the timber roof platform.
Getting started
Enter Clifford’s Tower with your entry ticket and make your way through the entrance into the Norman keep. Follow the self guided route through the tower, taking your time to look around the surviving medieval spaces before heading upwards towards the roof platform.
What to expect
Explore the remains of York Castle’s largest surviving structure, from its stone interior and medieval architectural features to its elevated timber roof platform. Learn about the tower’s history through displays as you move between different levels, then step outside for wide views across York’s historic centre.
Features
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Head up the Norman keep: Make your way through the medieval tower and see surviving stonework, historic spaces, and architectural details from York Castle.
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See York from above: Step onto the timber roof platform for panoramic views across York’s rooftops, streets, church towers, and historic landmarks.
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Explore at your own pace: Move through Clifford’s Tower independently, with no guided tour schedule dictating where you stop or how long you stay.
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See the medieval interior: Walk through the surviving rooms and spaces inside the tower, with displays helping explain its place in York’s history.
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Pause for photographs: Stop at the rooftop and throughout the tower to capture the architecture and elevated views across York.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry tickets to Clifford’s Tower
- Food and drinks
- Guided tour
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Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.