Clifford's Tower

See the stunning city of York from above with 360◦ views from Clifford’s Tower! The sweeping panoramic views of historic York and the surrounding countryside make it clear to see how Clifford's Tower has played such a crucial role in York's history. Perched high on its mount, the once central stronghold of York Castle, has survived turbulent centuries of fire, siege and attempted demolition.

 

Walk inside and outsite the tower walls and find out more about the role Clifford's played in the history of England, with its violent origins in William the Conqueror's northern campaign of terror. The Tower has had many varied roles throughout history, from a royal mint, as a prison, as a place of exhibition for the bodies of leaders of uprisings, and even as a court. Make your visit a full day out by taking a trip to York Cold War Bunker, built in the 1960s to monitor potential nuclear fall-out. You’ll see York from above then from below!

 

Great historic views at Clifford's Tower
Great historic views at Clifford's Tower (c)
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