Deangate
York
North Yorkshire
England
YO1 7HH
0844 375 0954*
+44 1904 557216
Superb medieval gothic cathedral in York, a treasure house of 800 years, enjoy the history and superb views from the tower top. Disabled access. Groups welcome.
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Visit Websitefor more informationThe impressive York Minster is one the the greatest cathedrals in the world. Faith, culture, music, art and vast spaces can all be enjoyed at this leading attraction. York Minster is a world-famous artistic and architectural masterpiece built between the 1220s and the 1470s. It offers people of all ages a wealth of things to see and memories to treasure. Free guided tours, tea rooms and a full programme of events can be enjoyed by all the family.
A visit to York Minster is your moment in the long history of northern Europe's greatest gothic cathedral. You'll see traces of every age from the Roman occupation of York onwards to the future of this working and worshipping church. Enjoy its vast spaces, filled with music and revealing the human imagination at work on glass, stone, and other fabrics. Whatever your faith and culture, you are welcome here to see for yourself the life of a centre of Christian belief. York Minster is loved not only by people in the United Kingdom and Yorkshire, but by countless people across the globe.
York Minster is home to a living community of Christian worship where the sound of choral music has lifted the spirits of visitors and pilgrims for centuries. When you have entered the Minster you may be able to join a free guided tour with one of the volunteer Guides. Experience the beauty of the Quire and the Chapter House, discover the Minster's fascinating history in the Undercroft, Treasury and Crypt, gaze from the top of the Central Tower, across the pinnacles and gargoyles of the Minster, looking out onto the medieval streets of historic York and to the countryside beyond. Maybe take a tour of the new Glass Conservation Studio at Bedern Chapel and end with a visit to the shop for a range of gifts to remind you of your visit in years to come.
Hidden Minster Tours - See the parts of the Minster that were previously off-limits to visitors. Three 'Hidden Minster' Tours, are available for public booking and due to safety the number of places on each tour is limited to a maximum of 10 people. Each tour lasts up to 1 hr 30 mins and costs £5 per person. For more information, phone 0844 939 0011.
