Castle
Clifford's Tower
The stone keep of York Castle, perched on a steep grassy mound, managed by English Heritage. Inside, walkways lead up to a roof deck with views across the city; the climb up the mound steps is the main effort for small legs.
📍 York, Yorkshire · YO1 9SA
Visitor information
- Ages
- 3–16+
- Typical visit
- Half day
- Address
- Tower Street, York YO1 9SA
- Opening times
- Last entry 30 minutes before closing; seasonal hours not captured for October 2026 (a search summary gave 10:00-18:00 daily in summer).
Family facilities
Last checked 7 Oct 2026
- AccessibilitySteep steps up the mound; no step-free route to the keep.
- ParkingCastle car park next door (pay and display).
- IndoorIndoor and outdoor areas
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
What's on near Clifford's Tower
Everything we list here and within half a mile, in one place.
Also here
Jorvik Viking CentreMuseumMerchant Adventurers' HallHistoric HouseYork Castle MuseumMuseumYork City WallsLandmarkYork's Chocolate StoryMuseumYorkshire MuseumMuseumPast events here (7)
Most of these come round again — worth looking out for next time.
Make a day of it
Clifford's Tower is a stop on this planned day out, with timings, lunch and what's nearby.
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