Yorkshire Group Visit to York Minster and Clifford’s Tower

Friday 26 September, 1.15pm - 4pm

Join the Yorkshire Regional Group on an afternoon of visits to York Minster and Clifford’s Tower. At the Minster we will meet Alex McCallion, Director of Works and Precinct, for a tour of the new Centre of Excellence for Heritage Craft Skills and Estate Management. 

At Clifford’s Tower we will have a tour of the castle site led by Project Manager Rachael Baldwin-Gledhill of Lantern Heritage, who will talk us through the £5m conservation and enhancement project completed in 2022. 

Both tours will provide opportunities to view the projects at close hand, learn about the objectives and outcomes in each case, and take part in live Q&A discussions with the tour leaders.

There will be time at the end of the visit to join an informal social at a pub nearby.

As thanks to our hosts, a portion of ticket prices are being donated to York Minster Fabric Fund and English Heritage (registered charities).

You will need

Prepare for changeable or inclement weather and wear appropriate footwear. Any necessary PPE/high vis. will be provided if required.

Lunch or refreshments will not be provided on this visit.

How to get there

York Minster
Deangate
York
YO1 7HH

York is easily accessible by public transport and a park-and-ride scheme. There are a number of public pay-and-display car parks within the city centre.

Accessibility

York Minster – travel will be on foot along paths, with cobbled areas. WCs are on site.
Clifford’s Tower – travel to the tower will be on foot across York City Centre (approx. 15mins/0.7miles). Clifford’s Tower is only accessible by a steep flight of steps up the motte on which the tower stands. Inside there are multiple modern and historic staircases which ascend to the upper roof deck. There are no WCs at Clifford’s Tower.

Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email membership@spab.org.uk.

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Photo credit: Clifford's Tower interior, Alex Holton