Clifford's Tower

Clifford's Tower Welcome to Clifford's Tower! Head to our website for opening times and booking info. Please email us at [email protected].

Experience stunning views over the ancient city and immerse yourself in centuries of history at one of York's most iconic sites. Clifford's Tower has sat at the heart of the city since the Norman Conquest, and over the years it's been a royal mint, a medieval stronghold and a garrison in the Civil Wars. This page is for visitors and fans of Clifford's Tower to share photos, thoughts and recommenda

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This Monday (August 31st) is our last late open of 2026! Have you been to any yet? On Monday we'll be open until 8:30, w...
28/08/2026

This Monday (August 31st) is our last late open of 2026! Have you been to any yet?

On Monday we'll be open until 8:30, with last entry at 7:45.

Did you know this canon, The Queen's Pocket Pistol, was used at Clifford's Tower during the Civil War and made a breach ...
26/08/2026

Did you know this canon, The Queen's Pocket Pistol, was used at Clifford's Tower during the Civil War and made a breach in the walls of Clifford's Tower? Now it lives at Dover Castle another English Heritage site!

24/08/2026

Our staff are out here living that Y2K medieval life.

On this day in 1485, The Battle of Bosworth Field occurred. This was the final significant battle in the Wars of the Ros...
22/08/2026

On this day in 1485, The Battle of Bosworth Field occurred. This was the final significant battle in the Wars of the Roses and was won by Henry Tudor, starting the Tudor dynasty. Richard III was killed in battle.

On this day in 1274, Edward I was crowned King of England. Known as the "Hammer of the Scots" one of the largest misconc...
19/08/2026

On this day in 1274, Edward I was crowned King of England. Known as the "Hammer of the Scots" one of the largest misconceptions about Edward is that he fought William Wallace at Clifford's Tower. Unlike in Braveheart, William Wallace never made it to York Castle, but Edward I did use it as a base for local and national government while he was at war with Scotland.

Here's a cross section, done in 1903, showing what's underneath Clifford's Tower! We're believe the castle was built on ...
16/08/2026

Here's a cross section, done in 1903, showing what's underneath Clifford's Tower! We're believe the castle was built on the dirt from a Roman graveyard, which ran alongside the road out of York that Clifford's Tower is positioned on.

15/08/2026

New video game just launched, English Heritage staff simulator. Which character are you choosing?

York Residents – When was the last time you visited Clifford's Tower?A school trip in the '80s? A family day out years a...
13/08/2026

York Residents – When was the last time you visited Clifford's Tower?

A school trip in the '80s? A family day out years ago? Or maybe you've never been.

Now's the perfect time to rediscover one of York's most iconic landmarks. Throughout August, York residents can enjoy 50% off admission to Clifford's Tower after 3pm.

Come and enjoy the spectacular views and see York from a whole new perspective.

Why was the Siege of York so important during the Civil War? Control of York meant control over recruitment from the Nor...
12/08/2026

Why was the Siege of York so important during the Civil War?

Control of York meant control over recruitment from the North of England and Scotland. By 1644, Parlimentarian forces control most of the south of England, while Royalist forces controlled most of the north. Parliment wanted to capture York to isolate the Royalist forces in Northern Britain. The siege was a long, protracted process, lasting around 2 months, and eventually ended with York being surrendered to the Parlimentarians on 16th July 1644. If you look around York today, you can still see places named for Parlimentarian leaders: Cromwell Road, Fairfax House. During the Civil War, Clifford's Tower was used as a garrison.

What was the Pilgrimage of Grace? The Pilgrimage of Grace was a protest against the dissolution of the monasteries under...
09/08/2026

What was the Pilgrimage of Grace?

The Pilgrimage of Grace was a protest against the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII. Nine thousand protestors marched on York, and expelled monks and nuns returned to their religious houses. Unfortunately the revolt ended with the ex*****on of Robert Aske at Clifford's Tower.

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