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Observation Decks & Towers in York
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- John ABrentwood, UK446 contributionsEntering the tower, after getting your breath back from climbing the mound, one is struck by how well they have melded the new access stairs into the medieval stonework - the contrast works!
The listening benches are good but the soundtrack in the centre is a little loud and it can be a challenge to hear them clearly.
Climbing to the top one gets a good view of the rooftops of York although it is quite hard to see some of the landmarks clearly (not their fault that other buildings and trees are in the way).
A definite fail, in our view, are the boards on the top which have panoramic drawings of what you can see and details of a few things. They are almost impossible to orientated because they go too far to left and right (meaning the view you are looking at is only the middle third), there are a few obvious features missing (and many not labelled) and the centre of the display is not where you are naturally looking at when standing at the board.
Staff were helpful and engaging.Written 3 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SteveS1970Coventry, UK8,900 contributionsThis tower was just across the road from where we were staying and gave us a starting point to walk along the wall. It was residents weekend, so the tower was open, which didn’t happen very often, so we had a chance to look inside. There was a detailed background to the history of who invaded York throughout history and a medieval toilet, it was worth it.Written 31 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FyingKiwiChristchurch, New Zealand1,132 contributionsOne of the most noticeable and intact towers of the York City Walls, built in the fourth century. Set in a wonderful section of the museum gardens.Written 27 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- weekakEdinburgh, UK1,836 contributionsThis is part of the city walls between Bootham bar and Monk bar however there's not any signage on the walls about Robin Hood tower or much information online about this part of the wall but its very beautiful.Written 11 December 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
