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While walking around we stumbled upon this place called Cliffords Tower. There weren't that many people here and I didn't really know what it was all about until I actually googled the spot. So it's some historic spot that is the largest spot of the York Castle that is left. It also says that it might have been a prison back in the day. But overall this place is a nice photo opportunity. A quick place to take a few photos for yourself and to marvel at the history. You could walk up all the steps to get to the top but I was a little bit lazy and just took a photo from the bottom. Overall I would still suggest in coming here but don't worry it's not too far off and it's easy to find. It will only take a few minutes out of your day for some pretty cool photos.
Clifford the little red dog? £10 to enter is a bit expensive given how small of an area it is. It's a tower at a top of a hill. Actually it's remnants of a tower. Am I the only one who thinks if the attraction is only remnants of its former glory, the price to enter should be minimal? It's over a 1000 years old, William the conqueror built it I think. People talk about the views, there's a fair few steps up, but you can't really see that much of the city from the top.
Clifford's Tower is what remains of York Castle. It was originally constructed by William the Conqueror in 1068, as part of his campaign to subdue the North under Norman rule. At the time, York was a Viking city. The fortress was rebuilt in stone between 1245 & 1262, using a quatrefoil design that is found nowhere else in England. It came be known as Clifford's Tower after Roger de Clifford, who was hanged there in 1322. It's an interesting sight from outside but as with other reviewers, not worth the price of admission. The views from the top are nice if the weather is favorable but I chose not to go. We used Clifford's Tower as a meeting point while we were in York. All the street signs will point in that direction so it made sense.
Clifford's Tower is all that remains of York Castle. It became Clifford's Tower in 1322 when Roger de Clifford was hanged there for treason against Edward II. Supposedly ol' Roger haunts the tower, though I didn't see him on this visit. The Tower is literally right across the parking lot from the York Castle museum. It sits on a small hill that's covered in hundreds of yellow daffodils in the spring. It was gorgeous! I paid about £3 to get in, and then had to walk up the hill-- a flight of approximately 1 million stairs. If I'd had a Slinkie, I so would have pulled an Ace Ventura! The Tower is pretty small, and is just a circular room. I don't know if they ever have tour guides or not, but there are signs up that tell the Tower's story. If you're brave, there are winding staircases that lead up to the top of the Tower where there is a small ledge where you can look out over the city. I am not brave at all--in fact I'm terrified of heights. But since I was alone and had no one to take my camera up for me, I had to do it. The outer ledge is fairly high and of course there's the castle wall behind you, but I was still terrified that if I let go of the wall for a second I'd blow right off and fall to my death in the lovely field of daffodils below. Fortunately I did not die and I managed to get some nice photos of the city by holding onto the wall with one hand and holding the camera over the ledge with the other. This is a great bit of history! I definitely suggest checking it out along with the Castle Museum.
Cliffords Tower seems like a good use of my 400th review. We loved a lot of things in York in our few days there, but Cliffords Tower was one of the highlights. I don't see how anyone could fail to be impressed by a keep that's almost a milennium old. The keep was the first section of York Castle, and was originally built with wood in 1068. It had to be rebuilt in 1069, as it had a run-in with some rebels and some Vikings. The stone version was built in the 1200s, and went through varying stages of use, repair, and disrepair for the next several hundred years. It was part of the prison system until 1935, when it became a historical site as it should be. It doesn't take long to explore, and the view of the town, countryside and Minster is great (although the view from the top of the Minster is still not to be missed). To be honest, there's not a whole lot to see inside, and you have to walk up almost 60 steps to get into the place. But because it's so old, preserved instead of rebuilt and not crowded, it gives insight what it would have looked like a long, long time ago. £4 is steep for the short time it takes you to explore the place, but seemed like a fair contribution toward the tower's preservation.
This is a beautiful tower, and it has the history behind it to boot, so I'd say it's an absolute must-go on your trip to York. So why only 3 stars? Well...the £3 to get in is something I wouldn't bother paying. If you want a great view of York, I'd suggest climbing to the top of York Minster, which is much MUCH taller than this. Still, I'd strongly suggest everyone to check out this tower at least from the base. Especially beautiful in spring with the bulbs blooming all along the hill.
Cliffords tower in York was once part of York castle 1068 and was wooden when first built but was burnt during a bloody massacre of the jews 1190 and re-built in stone where it has remained as such and is a great tourist attraction today, set on a hill on Clifford street, named cliffords tower after Roger de Clifford, who was hanged here in 1322. It has an eerie feel to it due to its bloody history accessed from a set of steep steps, but worth the visit for the views around, looks so impressive in springtime as the hill is covered in every inch with daffodils and it is often used for firework displays during festivals and the like, much the same way as Edinburgh castle is used for fireworks during our festival and new year. It is easy to find when in the city as it is next to clifford street car park.
Another must see attracting in York. Weather permitting you get fantastic views of York from up here and its historically interesting. Its free for English Heritage members and not very expensive for non members. Although its not overly time consuming to explore the ruins. But compared to some of the other entry fees for other attractions, I wouldn't say it was expensive.
Cliffords Tower is located in York City centre and is an old historic building located on its own little hill so it can be seen quite well even if you don't venture up to it. I believe the castle was originally built by William the Conqueror however it has been burnt down and destroyed at least once so would have been rebuilt. I haven't properly visited the tower for a while but I recall it costed less than a fiver last time I went. It's quite interesting to do if you're interested in the history of York. There's a carpark literally next to it and a shopping area as well as York city itself.
Because no one really wants to pay £10 to go up to the top, it was nice and empty. If I was a local I'd be a member to just go up there and read a book. If you're into history, the history is very interesting but GRIM. I accidentally agreed to buying the book guide and read the massacres that took place in there. They weren't mentioned in any placard I saw. From the top, there's info detailing different locations around the city and their importance. Like places where people were hanged and former sites like the female prison. read more
My wife and I stopped by and used our London Pass to enter (if you haven't read my other posts, most of the things we did in London were included so get one and save yourself a few bones). My wife loved the views from the top of the tower as it overlooks the surrounding city and the signs inside that were very informative. You will have to walk up a few flights of stairs to get up to the tower then more stairs to get to the top but the views are worth the trek. read more
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While walking around we stumbled upon this place called Cliffords Tower. There weren't that many people here and I didn't really know what it was all about until I actually googled the spot. So it's some historic spot that is the largest spot of the York Castle that is left. It also says that it might have been a prison back in the day. But overall this place is a nice photo opportunity. A quick place to take a few photos for yourself and to marvel at the history. You could walk up all the steps to get to the top but I was a little bit lazy and just took a photo from the bottom. Overall I would still suggest in coming here but don't worry it's not too far off and it's easy to find. It will only take a few minutes out of your day for some pretty cool photos. read more
Clifford the little red dog? £10 to enter is a bit expensive given how small of an area it is. It's a tower at a top of a hill. Actually it's remnants of a tower. Am I the only one who thinks if the attraction is only remnants of its former glory, the price to enter should be minimal? It's over a 1000 years old, William the conqueror built it I think. People talk about the views, there's a fair few steps up, but you can't really see that much of the city from the top. read more
Clifford's Tower is what remains of York Castle. It was originally constructed by William the Conqueror in 1068, as part of his campaign to subdue the North under Norman rule. At the time, York was a Viking city. The fortress was rebuilt in stone between 1245 & 1262, using a quatrefoil design that is found nowhere else in England. It came be known as Clifford's Tower after Roger de Clifford, who was hanged there in 1322. It's an interesting sight from outside but as with other reviewers, not worth the price of admission. The views from the top are nice if the weather is favorable but I chose not to go. We used Clifford's Tower as a meeting point while we were in York. All the street signs will point in that direction so it made sense. read more
Clifford's Tower is all that remains of York Castle. It became Clifford's Tower in 1322 when Roger de Clifford was hanged there for treason against Edward II. Supposedly ol' Roger haunts the tower, though I didn't see him on this visit. The Tower is literally right across the parking lot from the York Castle museum. It sits on a small hill that's covered in hundreds of yellow daffodils in the spring. It was gorgeous! I paid about £3 to get in, and then had to walk up the hill-- a flight of approximately 1 million stairs. If I'd had a Slinkie, I so would have pulled an Ace Ventura! The Tower is pretty small, and is just a circular room. I don't know if they ever have tour guides or not, but there are signs up that tell the Tower's story. If you're brave, there are winding staircases that lead up to the top of the Tower where there is a small ledge where you can look out over the city. I am not brave at all--in fact I'm terrified of heights. But since I was alone and had no one to take my camera up for me, I had to do it. The outer ledge is fairly high and of course there's the castle wall behind you, but I was still terrified that if I let go of the wall for a second I'd blow right off and fall to my death in the lovely field of daffodils below. Fortunately I did not die and I managed to get some nice photos of the city by holding onto the wall with one hand and holding the camera over the ledge with the other. This is a great bit of history! I definitely suggest checking it out along with the Castle Museum. read more
14 years ago
Cliffords Tower seems like a good use of my 400th review. We loved a lot of things in York in our few days there, but Cliffords Tower was one of the highlights. I don't see how anyone could fail to be impressed by a keep that's almost a milennium old. The keep was the first section of York Castle, and was originally built with wood in 1068. It had to be rebuilt in 1069, as it had a run-in with some rebels and some Vikings. The stone version was built in the 1200s, and went through varying stages of use, repair, and disrepair for the next several hundred years. It was part of the prison system until 1935, when it became a historical site as it should be. It doesn't take long to explore, and the view of the town, countryside and Minster is great (although the view from the top of the Minster is still not to be missed). To be honest, there's not a whole lot to see inside, and you have to walk up almost 60 steps to get into the place. But because it's so old, preserved instead of rebuilt and not crowded, it gives insight what it would have looked like a long, long time ago. £4 is steep for the short time it takes you to explore the place, but seemed like a fair contribution toward the tower's preservation. read more
14 years ago
This is a beautiful tower, and it has the history behind it to boot, so I'd say it's an absolute must-go on your trip to York. So why only 3 stars? Well...the £3 to get in is something I wouldn't bother paying. If you want a great view of York, I'd suggest climbing to the top of York Minster, which is much MUCH taller than this. Still, I'd strongly suggest everyone to check out this tower at least from the base. Especially beautiful in spring with the bulbs blooming all along the hill. read more
18 years ago
Cliffords tower in York was once part of York castle 1068 and was wooden when first built but was burnt during a bloody massacre of the jews 1190 and re-built in stone where it has remained as such and is a great tourist attraction today, set on a hill on Clifford street, named cliffords tower after Roger de Clifford, who was hanged here in 1322. It has an eerie feel to it due to its bloody history accessed from a set of steep steps, but worth the visit for the views around, looks so impressive in springtime as the hill is covered in every inch with daffodils and it is often used for firework displays during festivals and the like, much the same way as Edinburgh castle is used for fireworks during our festival and new year. It is easy to find when in the city as it is next to clifford street car park. read more
17 years ago
Another must see attracting in York. Weather permitting you get fantastic views of York from up here and its historically interesting. Its free for English Heritage members and not very expensive for non members. Although its not overly time consuming to explore the ruins. But compared to some of the other entry fees for other attractions, I wouldn't say it was expensive. read more
14 years ago
Cliffords Tower is located in York City centre and is an old historic building located on its own little hill so it can be seen quite well even if you don't venture up to it. I believe the castle was originally built by William the Conqueror however it has been burnt down and destroyed at least once so would have been rebuilt. I haven't properly visited the tower for a while but I recall it costed less than a fiver last time I went. It's quite interesting to do if you're interested in the history of York. There's a carpark literally next to it and a shopping area as well as York city itself. read more
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York Cliffords Tower. if in york you will more than likely visit this place, its a few pounds to get in or as i did buy a york pass to get in. it has an interesting history. And there are good views from the top of the tower! read more
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15 years ago
Best value is the English Heritage membership. It gives you entrance to all their landmarks and you can take in as many children as you want (well nearly). On this occasion we took the grandchildren and had great fun walking round the battlements. The Children enjoyed it. read more
17 years ago
Clifford's tower is named after Roger de Clifford, who was hanged there in 1322. To be honest, there is not much to do there other than go to the top and look at the view. The tower is pretty much a circular structural wall with two levels- the ground (where you buy the ticket and the upper level for the view. However, the view is breath taking. I found the safety bars a bit low- it could be dangerous for a child who likes to climb! read more
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