we went to ciffords tower, a bit pricey for saying there`s nothing much up there. great for views of the city.

Cliffords tower in York was once part of York castle 1068 and was wooden when first built but was burnt during a bloody massacre of the jews 1190 and re-built in stone where it has remained as such and is a great tourist attraction today, set on a hill on Clifford street, named cliffords tower after Roger de Clifford, who was hanged here in 1322.
It has an eerie feel to it due to its bloody history accessed from a set of steep steps, but worth the visit for the views around, looks so impressive in springtime as the hill is covered in every inch with daffodils and it is often used for firework displays during festivals and the like, much the same way as Edinburgh castle is used for fireworks during our festival and new year.
It is easy to find when in the city as it is next to clifford street car park.