Clifton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic stone tower on a grassy hill under a clear sky.
A large Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and tall spires.
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A lush green park with mature trees and a historic cathedral in the background.
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A park with autumn-colored trees and a church in the background.
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A grassy field with several trees and a building in the background.
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Stay near popular Clifton attractions

Bootham Crescent Stadium

Catch an event at Bootham Crescent Stadium during your trip to York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
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Activities

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

AU$33
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

AU$33
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
Nth York Moors Steam Train

Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

AU$145
per adult
Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket

AU$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket
Shared Walking Tour in York

Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History

AU$35
per adult
Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History
York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

AU$35
per adult
York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise
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Our guide on where to stay in Clifton

Find the best Clifton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, a clear night sky, and a street with buildings on either side.

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

A historic cathedral surrounded by red-roofed buildings and green trees.

Bishophill

If you're spending some time in Bishophill, Micklegate Bar and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are top sights worth seeing.

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a lit-up intersection with light trails from vehicles.
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South Bank

While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Bar Convent Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

A curved bridge over a river with trees and greenery on both sides.
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Fishergate

While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.

A large windmill with white sails and a black base, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy area.

Holgate

While visiting Holgate, you might make a stop by sights like National Railway Museum and York Cold War Bunker.

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