Day Planner

Enjoy the best views of the historic city of York atop the tower’s battlements, sweeping views of the river, Minster, racecourse and beyond will give you an amazing king’s-eye-view of the city. The tower was once the central stronghold of York Castle, the tower has survived turbulent centruies of fire, siege and attempted demolition. Don’t forget to take a camera to capture some amazing photographs of York.

Explore the part Clifford’s Tower played in the history of England with special hidden history guided tours throughout the holiday periods.

Remember your day at Clifford’s Tower with a souvenir from our shop. Purchase unusual gifts for that someone special, from gifts for Grandma and books for history buffs to unique jewellery for Mums and English jams for Dads you’re sure to find something to suit everyone’s tastes!

English Heritage’s most modern, most unusual and perhaps most spine-chilling site, ‘No.20 Group Royal Observer Corps HQ’ is a semi-subterranean bunker which would have monitored nuclear explosions and fallout in the Yorkshire region. A fascinating insight into modern history with a fully guided tour.