- Open
- £10 adult · £5 child
- Assistance dogs only
- No car park on site
- English Heritage
Quick answer
York Castle (Clifford's Tower) is a ruined castle near York, managed by English Heritage. Adult tickets cost £10, and English Heritage members go free. Only assistance dogs are allowed. There is no car park on site.
York Castle (Clifford's Tower) opening times
- Mon 12 Closed
- Tue 13 Closed
- Today Wed 14 Closed
- Thu 15 Closed
- Fri 16 Closed
- Sat 17 Closed
- Sun 18 Closed
| Season | Dates | Days | Hours | Last entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026-27 | 25 Oct to 16 Mar | Daily | 10:00 to 16:00 | 15:30 |
Closed on 24 Dec, 25 Dec.
EH booking calendar as shown 2026-10-13; covers to mid-March 2027 only (calendar ends 16 Mar 2027). No winter closure; closed 24-25 Dec. Last entry assumed same offset all year. Prices vary by date tier (13 Oct prices).
York Castle (Clifford's Tower) tickets and prices
| Ticket | Online | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £8.50 | £10 |
| Concession | £7.65 | £9 |
| Child | £4.25 | £5 |
| Family | £21.25 | £25 |
| English Heritage members | Free | Free |
Getting to York Castle (Clifford's Tower) and parking
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- Parking
- No car park on site, paid. Charged public car park at the base of the mound (not EH); Blue Badge holders can use the council car park. Other city car parks and Park and Ride.
- By train
- Main Entrance is 0.6 miles away.
- Public transport
- Frequent buses run to York city centre, including 840 and 843 from Leeds and 42 from Selby.
Dogs, accessibility and facilities
Dogs
Assistance dogs only- Pet dogs: not allowed.
- Assistance dogs: welcome.
- No dogs; assistance dogs welcome.
Accessibility
Not step-free- Step-free: no step-free access.
- Paths and surfaces: 55 entrance steps up the mound, then internal walkways and spiral stairs to the roof deck; no lift.
- Accessible toilet: no.
- Changing Places toilet: no.
What to see at York Castle (Clifford's Tower)
- 01
Keep
The main fortified tower of the castle.
- 02
Views
Notable views from the site.
- 03
Wall walk
A walkway along the top of the walls.
- 04
Exhibition
Displays and exhibitions to see.
History of York Castle (Clifford's Tower)
- 1190 Anti-Jewish pogrom at the castle
- 1684 Fire guts the tower
Photos
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Chris Gorringe · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source -
Francis Place · Public domain · Source
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How much does it cost to visit York Castle (Clifford's Tower)?
Adult tickets cost £10, and English Heritage members go free.
Where do you park at York Castle (Clifford's Tower)?
There is no car park on site. Other city car parks and Park and Ride.
When is York Castle (Clifford's Tower) open?
In the autumn 2026 season it opens every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Check the opening times above for the other seasons and closed dates.
Sources
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
- Wikidata
- Page on english-heritage.org.uk
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