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Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
1 Apr-30 Sep 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
1 Oct-1 Nov 10am-5pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
2 Nov-31 Mar 10am-4pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
24-26 Dec and 1 Jan Closed

How much does it cost?

Adult:
£3.50
Children:
£1.80
Concession:
£3.00
English Heritage Members:
Other:
Family Ticket: £8.80

How do I get there?

Address:
North Yorkshire - YO1 9SA
Road Access:
Tower St, York
Train Access:
York 1 mile
Bus Access:
From surrounding areas
Map Location:
Telephone:
01904 646940, Local Tourist Information: York: 01904 621756

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Parking Guidebooks No dogs allowed Shop Events Hazardous Family Learning Admission free for Overseas Vistor Pass holders
Facilities Details:
Toilets: RADAR National Key Scheme toilet nearby.
Access:
The tower has 55 entrance steps, uneven surfaces and hazardous walkways. However, as it is in the centre of York, disabled visitors may find other attractions if companions are visiting the tower.
Parking:
Parking is council owned and there is a fee payable.
Visually Impaired Visitors:
A sighted companion is essential. Tactile model with Braille captions in courtyard, reached via 55 steps.

What facilities are available for groups?

Group Discount:
15% discount for groups of 11 or more visitors paying together. Free entry for coach driver and tour leader.
Coach Parking Facilities:
There are 2 coach parks and 3 'rendezvous' points for coaches in York. For more information and a printed brochure contact the coach parks hotline on 01904 632735.
Group Booking:
Contact the site for a Group Booking Form and for opening times and prices from 1 April 2010.
Average Length of Visit:
30 minutes.
Guided Tours:

The Hidden History of Clifford's Tower
Cliffords Tower offers the opportunity to enjoy a guided tour revealing more about the key role the Tower has played in York's often turbulent history. Learn and discover the hidden history of Clifford's Tower in this enthralling costumed guided tour full of interesting facts. Suitable for the all ages you'll explore this fascinating property inside and out and will enjoy uncovering the past in this enlightening journey.

800 years ago life in York would not have been so very different from life today. York was a thriving international, multi-lingual city on good terms with its European neighbours. Buildings were being erected at an astonishing rate; traders were bringing goods from all over Europe, if not the world; and at the heart of the city stood the mighty edifice of York Castle - from which William the Conqueror had sought to bring order to this far flung part of England. Your guide will regale you with tales of how the tower has played such a key role in the control of northern England, surviving fire, flood and treason.

Duration: 1 hour

Minimum-maximum pax: 11 - 35

Advance booking required: Please book at least one month in advance.

Call for prices and to book: 01904 646 940

Please note that this tour is suitbale for all ages. Also the tour invloves climbing 2 steep flights of stairs.

Further Info

Parking (local charge).
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