Fishergate Postern Tower
📍 Piccadilly, York YO1 9AF, UK
About Fishergate Postern Tower
Perched on the historic city walls of York, Fishergate Postern Tower offers visitors a captivating journey back in time. Dating back to 1505, this impressive four-floor tower provides engaging displays about its history and role in the city's fortifications. Guests often praise the tower for its historical insights and the chance to take a lovely walk around the ancient walls, enjoying views that sometimes include the iconic York Minster.
Managed by friendly and knowledgeable staff, the tower is open to the public, allowing exploration of its unique structure and the opportunity to spot historic masons' marks. The displays within provide context to the tower's alterations over the centuries, including the addition of its roof. It’s highly rated by visitors, achieving an excellent 4.5/5 stars from numerous reviews.
Visiting Information
Opening hours for Fishergate Postern Tower are not provided. For accessibility, please note that the tower does not have wheelchair accessible parking or an accessible entrance. Access to the upper floors is via tight stairs, which may present challenges for some visitors. Payment options are not specified.
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📍 Piccadilly, York YO1 9AF, UK
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Showing 5 of 54 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
Lovely evening walk around the old fortifications, with a great view of the Minster
Only got to have a quick look but it certainly looks an impressive building.
Fishergate Postern Tower dates from 1505. It has four floors and has interesting displays. It was altered and had the roof added at a later date. It is open to the public and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. You can look for the masons marks. Access to the upper floors is by a tight stone spiral staircase. It is a very interesting place to visit.
Really enjoyed our visit. The staff were really helpful & knowledgeable. There are 3 levels up a steep narrow staircase with rope handle to assist. Great views from the top.
Open 10 days per year... Next opportunity is late Oct... wonderful live lute playing songs to match the period. On site archeological dig uncovered artifacts dating back 500 years