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Clifford's TowervsThe York Dungeon
Both Clifford's Tower and The York Dungeon are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Clifford's Tower is the choice of most professionals compared to The York Dungeon. Clifford's Tower comes in at #8 in York with recommendations from 4 sources like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Clifford's Tower
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
The Guardian
Frommer's
Tower St, York YO1 9RY
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Fodor's "This rather battered-looking keep at the top of a steep mound is all that remains of the old York castle." Full review
Lonely Planet "There's precious little left of York Castle except for this evocative stone tower." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Clifford Tower was built in the 13C by Henry III to replace the wooden fort of William the Conqueror - this was burnt down in 1190 by the people who besieged the Jews who had take refuge inside." Full review
The Guardian "Aerial walkways will replace the lost first floor and open up rooms hidden for centuries. The spiral staircases and the chapel are also accessible again...roof deck will provide views of York Minster"
Frommer's "Today it has a much less grisly use as the administrative head of Yorkshire. If you climb 55 steps up the tower you'll be rewarded with sweeping panoramic views." Full review
The York Dungeon Fodor's Lonely Planet Frommer's
Independent
12 Clifford St., York YO1 9RD
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Fodor's "This history-themed attraction takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to exploring the more violent and gory aspects of York's history." Full review
Lonely Planet "Two thousand years of York’s gory history is acted out at this Northern version of the London Dungeon, which added new attractions during a 2016 revamp." Full review
Frommer's "The York Dungeon delves into the city's dark and haunting past and explores the chilling truth about the suspicious characters who have lived, hidden or died in the city. " Full review
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Watch out for the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin (who was hanged here) and the Viking Ivar the Boneless, who invaded the city on 1 November 1866 AD and caused much bloodshed.
Independent "Take teenagers with a strong constitution to The York Dungeon, for live re-enactments of York’s more gruesome historic periods"
