See You In York

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Culture, Art & Antiques (Day 1)

This is your guide of how to enjoy yourself with friends and family whilst in York for 3 days or longer!

Morning

After you’ve checked in, why not explore the city on foot to get your bearings. The city centre is compact and easy to navigate – but remember your map!

Clifford's Tower

Clifford's Tower stands as a proud symbol of the power of England's medieval kings.

Merchant Adventurers' Hall

One of the world's finest medieval guild halls dating from 1357, featuring the Great Hall, Undercroft, Chapel, garden and unique collections and interactive exhibits.

Lunch

Lunch in one of the many cafes, bars or restaurants that York has to offer.

Afternoon

A grand day down memory lane is in order at the York Caslte Museum that now features the York Castle Prison and the fab 1960's exhibition!

York Castle Museum

Welcome to the award winning York Castle Museum - one of Europe's top museums, with authentic streets and a whole lot more…

Evening

For live theatre or a night at the flicks, choose from York Theatre Royal, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Grand Opera House, Reel Cinema, Friargate Theatre and City Screen. You’re sure to find something to delight.

York Theatre Royal

York Theatre Royal is one of the regions most successful producing theatres welcoming more than 200,000 visitors to its unique 260 year old building.

Joseph Rowntree Theatre

The Joseph Rowntree Theatre, was designed by the well-known architect Barry Parker, and built in 1935. It was then known as The Joseph Rowntree Hall, but was renamed The Joseph Rowntree Theatre in 1946.

Grand Opera House York

The Grand Opera House York, the county's biggest fully operational theatre and the home of live entertainment in the region.

Reel Cinema

Reel York - now fully open after complete refurbishment.

Friargate Theatre

100 seat studio theatre

City Screen

City Screen has been dubbed one of the finest quality cinemas in Europe. It comprises three luxurious screens with an incomparable choice in comfort, sound and vision. we show independent arthouse films as well as mainstream blockbusters

Overnight

With a tempting mix of hotels and b&bs from which to choose, we hope to offer you the ideal establishment for your needs.

The Grange

The Grange is a spacious, Grade II Listed country house set in landscaped gardens. Spectacular views and waterfalls. Luxuriously-appointed en suite rooms. Full of antiques.

The Dovecote Barns York

WINNER Best Self-Catering Accom YTA 2010. Multi award winning eco barns in quiet countryside sleeping 2/4/6. All bedrooms with luxury mattresses and en-suite. Welcome basket and free internet access. Direct bus route to city centre.

Clifford's Tower

Clifford's Tower stands as a proud symbol of the power of England's medieval kings. Originally built by William the Conqueror to subdue the rebels of the north, it was twice burned to the ground, before being rebuilt by Henry III in the 13th century. The tower takes its name from one grisly incident in its long history, when Roger de Clifford was executed for treason against Edward II and hanged in chains from the tower walls. With sweeping panoramic views of York and the surrounding countryside, it isn't hard to see why Clifford's Tower played such a crucial role in the control of northern England.

Facilities: parking, guidebooks, no dogs allowed, shop, events, family learning

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Venue

Clifford's Tower

Tower Street, York, YO1 9SA

YO1 9SA www.english-heritage.org.uk/cliffordstower

See location of Clifford's Tower on Google maps. See location on Google maps. Map reference: SE 604514
On Foot:
In York city centre, follow the finger posts from the train station.

Parking : with charge

Public Transport : 1 mile from York station

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