York Minster
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Overview
Explore York’s world-class cathedral with its medieval stained glass, stone masterpieces and foundations rooted in the nation's earliest history. York Minster’s vast spaces come alive with the sanctity and tradition of worship and heavenly music, but there are also quiet corners revealing great treasures, unexpected stories and human inspiration. Take a fascinating 2000 year journey through interactive underground chambers in Revealing York Minster in the Undercroft. Follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers and discover the stories of some of the people whose lives have been influenced by York Minster. The underground chambers have been totally transformed with dynamic new audio-visual and interactive galleries revealing the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts. See the best views in York after climbing the 275 steps up the Central Tower leading you to the highest point in the city. Explorer Backpacks are available to younger visitors and contain everything a budding detective needs to uncover secrets and surprises. There are free discovery trails, and children can make friends with the Minster's own Monkey, Monty. All year round, there is also a magnificent programme of special events, including performances by the Minster Choir, one of the UK's leading choirs, and hands-on family fun activities.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Visitors Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 12.45-5. Phone for details. Tailored tours available by prior arrangement
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
About the area
North Yorkshire, with its two National Parks and two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is England’s largest county and one of the most rural. This is prime walking country, from the heather-clad heights of the North York Moors to the limestone country that is so typical of the Yorkshire Dales – a place of contrasts and discoveries, of history and legend.
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Guy Fawkes Inn
The Guy Fawkes Inn stands beside York Minster and was the birthplace of the notorious gunpowder plotter, Guido Fawkes. The inn offers stylish rooms furnished with antiques and Italian f...
Grays Court and The Bow Room Restaurant
There's a great deal to commend at Grays Court, not least its impressive history, and superb location and grounds. The friendly and attentive team add to the experience and high standar...
2 Precentor's Court
There surely can’t be a better place to stay if you want to visit York Minster. This town house is literally across the road from the cathedral, and has plenty of its own history. Built...
2 Precentor's Court
There surely can’t be a better place to stay if you want to visit York Minster. This town house is literally across the road from the cathedral, and has plenty of its own history. Built...
The Fat Badger
The Fat Badger is sat within York's bar walls, just beyond the entrance of Bootham Bar and only a few footsteps away from the beautiful Minster. It offers hearty food, real ales and com...
The Hopstore at Heritage Escapes-York Old Brewery
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Heritage Escapes - The York Old Brewery
The York Old Brewery consists of three stunning city centre holiday apartments located adjacent to York Minster and within easy walking distance of the shops, restaurants, cafés and vis...
The Malt House at Heritage Escapes - The York Old Brewery
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