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York Castle Museum

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York Castle Museum

York

A social-history museum housed in former prison buildings beside Clifford’s Tower.

Historic Site Museum
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Why it’s worth it

Why make time for York Castle Museum?

The recreated Victorian street is the famous part, but the wider collection is useful for understanding everyday life in York across several centuries.

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A highly rated independent restaurant at the edge of the historic centre.

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