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Today’s services and events

8:00 am - 8:30 am
Holy Communion

10:00 am - 10:45 am
Choral Matins

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sung Eucharist (livestreamed)
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2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Pilgrimage for Pentecost: Gifts of the Spirit

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Choral Evensong (livestreamed)
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First admission12:45 pmLast admission2:30 pm
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Minster only

Adult/Senior - £20

Students (not studying in York) - £16

Child (17 and under)* - free with a paying adult

York resident/York student - free with proof of address

Minster and Central Tower

Adult/Senior - £26

Students (not studying in York) - £22

Child (8-17) - £6

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WELCOME TO YORK MINSTER
One of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals
Since the 7th century, York Minster has been at the centre of Christianity in the north of England. Today the Cathedral and Metropolitan Church of St Peter in York remains a thriving church welcoming communities from across the globe.

Every aspect is built for the glory of God. This includes the exquisite, handcrafted stone and unrivalled collection of medieval stained glass.

You are warmly invited to discover this sacred place for yourself.

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New accessible ramp at York Minster constructed under the gaze of kings
11 May, 2026

York Minster launches beer to commemorate saint
07 Apr, 2026

Minster marks 800 years of city’s patron saint
09 Mar, 2026

York Minster launches two new books marking 800th anniversary of city’s patron saint.
25 Feb, 2026

The lost shrine of St William of York returns to York Minster for the first time since the Reformation
15 Jan, 2026

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[H2] DiscoverYork Minster

[IMG: Mosaic depiction of St William of York in York Minster Crypt.]

Crafting a Legacy

[H3] 800th Anniversary of St William of York
A Legacy of Craft

[IMG: A video camera is filming the 3D scanning of the fragments of St William]

Crafting a Legacy

[H3] Recreating St William's Shrine: A Cinematic Experience
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[IMG: A congregation worships in the Quire of York Minster cathedral]

Worship

[H3] Ways to Worship
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Keeping our people safe

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[H2] What’s On highlights

31 Jan - 03 Jan 27
St William of York: Life and Legacy
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29 May 26
York Minster celebrates Pride
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Our weekly prayerGod in Trinity,
eternal unity of perfect love:
gather the nations to be one family,
and draw us into your holy life
through the birth of Emmanuel,
our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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[H2] Plan an unforgettable visit to York Minster

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Opening Times

Sightseeing
Mon to Sat: 9.30am - 4pm
Sun: 12.45pm – 2.30pm

Shop
Mon to Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 12.30pm - 4pm

Services
Mon to Sat: 7.30am - 6pm
Sun: 8am - 5pm

Use the calendar below to check the date of your visit and plan your day, including tour times and opening hours for the Undercroft Museum and the Central Tower.

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[H4] Sunday 24th May
11:00 am - 4:00 pm9 Minster Gates Shop open View Description The 9 Minster Gates shop is open. You can also shop online at shop.yorkminster.org.12:30 pm - 4:00 pmYork Minster Shop open View Description The York Minster shop is open. You can also shop online at shop.yorkminster.org.12:45 pm - 2:30 pmGeneral Admission View Description Sightseeing tickets must be booked in advance on Sundays due to reduced visitor opening hours. Click here to book your ticket. Last admission into the Minster is at 2.30pm. The building will close at 3.30pm.1:15 pm - 2:45 pmTower Trips View Description Tower Trips can only be booked the day of the trip after 9:30am. This is due to inclement winter weather causing frequent cancellations. Tickets can be booked HERE.1:15 pm - 3:15 pmUndercroft Museum View Description Discover 2,000 years of history in our interactive chambers - find out more here.2:30 pm - 5:00 pmPilgrimage for Pentecost View Description Free pre-booked tickets are needed for this tour.Book here. What's on

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[H2] Enjoy more time exploring when you pre-book your sightseeing tickets

Minster only

Adult/Senior - £20

Students (not studying in York) - £16

Child (17 and under)* - free with a paying adult

York resident/York student - free with proof of address
*Up to four children with one paying adult.
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Minster and Central Tower

Adult/Senior - £26

Students (not studying in York) - £22

Child (8-17) - £6
To climb the tower you must be aged 8+.
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Ticket valid for 12 months
Your ticket to York Minster lasts for an entire calendar year. Use it time and time again to discover the Minster through the seasons, and enjoy new exhibitions and activities.

Children go free
Up to four children (aged 17 and under) go free with each paying adult. Explore York Minster together as a family, with interactive trails, changing seasonal activities, and Little Explorer Backpacks to inspire young adventurers all year round.

Free entry for York residents and York students
Explore your local cathedral church for free. Just bring proof of address such as a driving license, utility bill, YorkCard or student ID card.

[H2] Great Value Admission
Experience it all with a York Minster sightseeing ticket:

- Join our free guided tours and uncover the fascinating history, people and stories that have shaped York Minster over centuries.

- Explore our state‑of‑the‑art Undercroft Museum and discover treasures beneath the Minster, alongside the awe‑inspiring ancient Crypt.

- Delve deeper into the stories of York Minster, by exploring our suite of changing exhibitions.

Free Guided Tours

[H2] Elevate your visit with one of our bespoke and exclusive experiences

[H2] Hidden Minster Tours
Go on a journey of discover with our expert tour guides and enjoy exclusive access to spaces of York Minster usually off-limits to the public.

Explore the medieval marvel of the Chapter House roof and discover the old Mason’s Loft, or unlock the oldest parts of the Minster and journey behind the walls of the present-day Crypt.

Find out more and pre-book your tickets.

[H2] Climb the Central Tower
York Minster’s Central Tower is the highest point in York and offers unbeatable, panoramic views of the city.

See medieval stonework and gothic grotesques as you climb the 275 steps to the top. Take your time admiring the Rivers Ouse and Foss, the iconic city walls, and the bustling streets below.

Find out more and pre-book your tickets.

[IMG: A family walk down the North Quire aisle in York Minster. One parent pushes a buggy, another carries a baby, both hold the hand of the elder child.]

[H2] Fun for all the family
York Minster is an unforgettable destination for family days out with a range of activities to help you discover more than 2000 years of history. The Minster is yours to explore with annual family passes starting from just £20!

Find out everything you need to know to plan a great family day out to York Minster.

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[H2] Accessibility
We believe York Minster should be open and accessible and are committed to making sure that York Minster is equally accessible for all our visitors.

Whilst the historic spaces can present challenges, we are taking steps to make sure that as many people as possible can access one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals.

We are always happy to discuss personal access requirements before your visit. Please contact our team on 01904 557200 to discuss your requirements.

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[H2] York Minster Refectory
The grade 2 listed former York Minster School built in the 1830s with unique views of York Minster, now a brasserie style restaurant serving up all day refreshments and modern British dishes using local produce and suppliers from in and around Yorkshire.

Photography by Olivia Brabbs.

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Getting here
[H2] York Minster, Deangate, York, YO1 7HH

In the heart of the city
By bicycle
By train
By bus
By car

York Minster sits at the heart of the city of York.
We are nestled within the city walls and well sign-posted throughout the city. As a Eco-Gold Church we would encourage as many of our visitors as are able to walk, cycle or use public transport when they visit.
There are a number of left luggage facilities in the city including Yorbag.  Wheeled bags, and bags larger than hand luggage cannot be brought inside York Minster.
York is a pedestrian friendly city, with many parts of the city centre closed to motor vehicles during the day.
There is pavement access from the surrounding streets to the Minster, which are wide enough to accommodate mobility vehicles and push chairs. Some streets surrounding the Minster are cobbled with uneven surfaces, alternative routes are available to avoid these.
For more details on your visit to York, including information on the best places to stay, visit or eat & drink, visit our partners and official destination group Visit York.

York City centre welcomes cyclists and has range of facilities such as cycle lanes and cycle parking, to make your journey smoother.
The closest cycle parking to York Minster is at the York Minster Refectory, which is approximately 0.1 miles away or a 3 minute walk from the entrance to the cathedral.
For information about travelling to York Minster by bicycle, please visit iTravel York.

York Minster is a ten minute walk from York Railway Station, which is in Station Road, York, YO24 1AB.

Several bus services make stops in the city centre, with the nearest stop in St Leonard’s Place. To plan your journey, visit the iTravelYork website.
For details of coach parking in the city centre, see the City of York Council.

There is no parking available at the cathedral.
You can park for free at one of the six Park and Ride sites around the city with the nearest stop a few minutes’ walk away in Museum Street. Full details for the York Park and Ride service is available here.
The nearest pay and display car parks are a short walk away at Monk Bar (YO31 7QR), Union Terrace (YO31 7ES) and Bootham Row (YO30 7BP) and further details about opening times and charges are available here.
Details regarding blue badge parking can be found here.

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[H3] Your Impact
How you make a difference

[H3] Behind the Scenes
Our vital conservation projects

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[H3] York Minster is a unique place to work, made so not only by the incredible building and setting, but by its people, who contribute positively to achieving the Minster’s mission and uphold its values, and truly care about the future of the Minster.
Perhaps there’s more to working at York Minster than you realise.
As well as a thriving worshipping community, we welcome over 650,000 visitors per year; provide an evolving and expanding learning offer; and house the largest Cathedral library in the country, as well as a diverse collection of documents and objects, some of which date back 2,000 years.
We have a multidisciplinary team of skilled heritage craftspeople, who work to maintain and restore the gothic masterpiece of stone and stained glass that is York Minster, while our Choir’s mastery of the English choral tradition is one of the Minster’s crowning glories.
There are also roles you’d find in other organisations, from Finance, IT and People, to Marketing and Communications.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team here at York Minster. Below you will find information about our current vacancies and recruitment process.

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If you are interested in joining the York Minster team, please take a look at our current vacancies.
Nothing there for you? Please do keep checking back to see if any jobs are posted that match your skills and interests.
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Values, departments and wellbeing
[H3] Working at York Minster

Find out more about our values and the people who work here, as well as employee benefits to support your wellbeing.
Working with us
The Chapter of York is committed to the protection, safeguarding, care and nurture of all children and vulnerable adults who visit the cathedral. For more information, please click HERE.
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[H2] Help us ensure the survival of this iconic building

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[H3] York Minster is one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals, but with the current building dating from the 13th century, it is a fragile masterpiece which needs constant care.
The cathedral receives no regular income from the Government, Church of England or Diocese of York towards its restoration and conservation. Including our ongoing restoration and conservation work, it costs £30,000 per day to run and maintain York Minster and our admission charge income covers less than 50% of this daily cost.
We’re therefore reliant on the generous support of our worshippers, visitors, partners and supporters to help us sustain this great cathedral and its work for generations to come. You can learn more about our current conservation projects but donations can also support the cathedral’s music and Christian mission.
Living Generously provides resources to help explore generosity within York Minster – praying that together, we continue to build a generous church. Click here to learn more about Living Generously.
In addition to The Chapter of York (the cathedral’s governing body), there are two registered charities which also raise money to support York Minster – the York Minster Fund (registered charity number 252157) and the Friends of York Minster (registered charity number 222871). Learn more below.

Governing body
[H3] Chapter of York

The Minster’s governing body is responsible for the delivery of our worship, mission, outreach and learning, as well as the cathedral’s properties and finances. You can support our work in Christian mission, music and fabric maintenance by donating below.
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[H3] Ways of giving – Chapter of York
As well as giving online, there are lots of other ways you can support the Chapter’s work, from setting up a standard order to leaving a legacy.
Donate online
Send a cheque – cheques should be made payable to the Chapter of York and sent to the Finance Team, 8-9 Minster Yard, York, YO1 7HH
Set-up a Standing Order – if you would like to set-up a standing order please contact finance@yorkminster.org.
Leave a legacy –since the first cathedral was founded on this site in AD627, York Minster has relied on the generous gifts left by our forebears, from archbishops to kings, knights to noblemen, soldiers to choristers, and people from every walk of life. Still today, legacies form an important part of York Minster’s income. If you are interested in leaving a gift in your Will, please contact Andy Oates, Chapter Clerk, at chapterclerk@yorkminster.org.

Fundraising
[H3] The York Minster Fund

Since 1967, the Fund has raised money for York Minster for many projects and in 2007 became its lead fundraising partner. The independent charity is regulated by the Fundraising Regulator and raises money to support ongoing conservation and restoration, as well as the cathedral’s work in music, learning and education. It is currently focusing on raising funds to protect our irreplaceable stained glass. Learn more about the Fund’s work here or donate using the button below.
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[H3] Ways of giving – York Minster Fund
You can donate to the Fund in a number of ways:
Donate online
Send a cheque – cheques should be made payable to York Minster Fund and sent to York Minster Fund, 8-9 Minster Yard, York, YO1 7HH
Set-up a Standing Order – if you would like to set-up a standing order please contact ymf@yorkminster.org
Leave a legacy – the Fund seeks legacies to support the ongoing work of conservation and restoration as well as music, learning and education. For information and advice on leaving a gift in your will, please click here. For further enquiries please contact Heidi Carberry at ymf@yorkminster.org.”
Become a Patron – York Minster Fund offers exclusive packages, perfect for yourself or as a gift. They include special access to parts of the Cathedral, priority booking for events and discounts at Minster Shops. Download a full list of packages and benefits below.

[H3] York Minster Fund Patrons Packages
Choose from three packages and give between £10 and £50 a month to receive a range of exclusive benefits.
You can learn more about the York Minster Fund and its work here.
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Fundraising
[H3] The Friends of York Minster

You can also support York Minster by joining The Friends, an independent charity which works to help the cathedral preserve its past and inspire future generations.
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