Clifford's Tower (York)

Cliffords Tower is one of the premium tourist attractions in York. It was first built in the 11th century, although the tower which remains probably dates from the 14th century. It has a very long history, probably most infamously as the site of a mass suicide in 1190 by a group of Jewish people who were hiding from a mob. The ones who surrendered were killed. These days, it's a far more tranquil place and is located relatively close to the centre of York. It is next to the Castle Museum, which is where Dick Turpin was imprisoned before his trial. There is also a big pay and display car park here, which is handy if you are visiting either attraction. ...  Read the complete review

York is a unique historical city in north of England and has so many features to form its reputation as the crowned European Tourism City of 2007. Clifford's Tower is also known as the Eye of York and is a popular site for tourists from around the world. Location Clifford's Tower stands in the centre of York as a proud symbol of the power of England's medieval kings. It is located on top of a green, grassy hill and can be seen from a distance. Climbing 55 very steep steps and with a sweeping panorama of York, it isn't hard to understand why Clifford's Tower is called the Eye of York and played such an important role in the history of ...  Read the complete review

One of the best things about York, such fantastic views from the top of the Tower but the steps up can be a killer but well worth the haul. You can see the minster and all around from the top, on a lovely day like when we were there (actually it was really hot so a bit of a slog up the steps) the view was just beautiful. Its a part of English Heritage and being members we didnt pay to go in but i think the rates were fairly reasonable for non members. There are exhibitions inside and the ramparts to climb which is of course the point of going up there!. There is a small reasonably stocked English Heritage shop and the staff are helpful and friendly. The walk ...  Read the complete review

Clifford's Tower stands on the top of a green, grassy mound of earth right in the heart of York's town centre. It has the appearance of a miniature castle, but it is actually all that now remains of the former keep of the castle that once stood on the level ground below here. This site at ground level is now occupied by three different large buildings, two of which form the York Castle Museum and the other is now used as the town's court building. It is obvious at first sight why such a defence would originally been built in this location. As one of the highest points above sea level in York this position would have afforded views for many miles. It also lies ...  Read the complete review