Facilities at Clifford's Tower, York

  • Parking

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    A large car park is located at the bottom of 55 steps up to the castle. This is operated by the local council and is usually very busy. Charges apply. There are many car parks dotted around the town, and a Park and Ride scheme.
  • Picnic Area

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    No designated picnic area.

  • Shop

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    Guidebooks are available; please ask a member of staff when you arrive.

  • Toilets

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    No toilet facilities on site. The nearest is a five minute walk to Coppergate Shopping Centre.
  • Dogs

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    No dogs allowed. Assistance dogs are welcome.

  • Gardens

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    The mound is the only grassed area, no climbing allowed on the mound itself.
  • Audio Tours

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    An audio description tour is available for blind and partially sighted and is available. Please ask a member of staff when you arrive.

  • Family Friendly

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    Baby Changing Facilities

    No toilet facilities on site. The nearest is a five minute walk to Coppergate Shopping Centre.

    Push Chairs Allowed

    Pushchairs allowed (but beware steep steps).
  • Education

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    Education

    Free educational visits and free planning resources are available. Please check school pages for details.

    Interpretation for Children

    Children can view a tactile map at the base of the tower.

  • Commercial Photograph And Filming

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    English Heritage welcomes amateur photographers to our sites and we hope you will share your pictures of your visit with us on social media.

    If you are looking to use one of our sites for commercial, corporate or professional photography or as a filming location, please contact our filming team as soon as possible to check availability and acquire the relevant permissions and paperwork.

    Due to the delicate nature of our sites, English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions.

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