Clifford's Tower, York

Clifford's Tower will be closed on Sunday 25th October due to the severe high winds forecast as part Storm Austen and Storm Boelo. If you've pre-booked tickets for this date, you'll receive an automatic refund within 10 working days.

An aerial view of Clifford's Tower
A underneath view of walkways at Clifford's Tower
The exterior of Clifford's Tower
The roof at Clifford's Tower
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Open daily, 10am - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)

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Address
Tower Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9SA
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Leave the car at home

If you come to the site by public transport (bus or train) or bicycle, you can get 20% off your entry.

Just show us your travel ticket (or bike/helmet) when you arrive. The offer is only available for tickets purchased at the site on the day of your visit.

The discount is in partnership with Good Journey. Click or tap the red button below to plan your journey with their trip planner.

Check out the full terms and conditions for the Good Journey discount. 

Plan your car-free travel to Clifford's Tower

The sights and sounds of Clifford's Tower, York

Watch gorgeous drone footage of Clifford’s Tower in York, including a view of the roof deck before you plan your visit.

Clifford's Tower on the English Heritage Podcast

Listen to Head Properties Curator Dr Jeremy Ashbee, Senior National Project Manager Rachael Baldwin and Interpretation Manager Ruth Haycock as they talk about the transformation of Clifford’s Tower and creating a multi-sensory celebration of the site’s stories.

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