Historic Sites in Clifford

North St, York YO1 6JD, UK

13th-century castle keep, built on a grass mound, formerly used as a prison & royal mint.

A fully reconstructed Viking village complete with the sights and smells, and an adjoining museum.

Large gardens surrounding Yorkshire Museum, with mature trees, Roman ruins & a medieval abbey.

A high-tech ghost house attraction with costumed characters & state-of-the-art scares.

Victorian-era cobbled street recreated indoors with costumed guides, plus other exhibits.

Duncombe Pl, York YO1 7EF, UK

Five galleries showcase archaeological treasures plus displays of rare animals, birds and fossils.

Restored former priory dating from 14th century, with high-ceilinged great hall & exposed timbers.

Imposing Georgian townhouse museum with significant collections of furniture, paintings and clocks.

Railway history & artefacts, with 300 vehicles including steam world record holder, the Mallard.

Tours are offered of this historic home, built for the Lord Mayor in 1732 & still in use.