York Minster

Name: York Minster
Address: Deangate, York YO1 7HH, United Kingdom, York, England, GB
Telephone: +44 1904 557200

York, England

AddressDeangate, York YO1 7HH, United Kingdom

DenominationAnglican

Phone+44 1904 557200

Services

Matins

Mon–Fri7:30 AM

Sat8:00 AM

Sun10:00 AM

Eucharist

Mon–Sat7:50 AM, 12:30 PM

Sun11:00 AM

Evening Prayer

Daily5:30 PM

Founded1220

StyleEnglish Gothic architecture

Last updated May 2026

Visit website Open in Google Maps

Plan Your Visit

York Minster is a magnificent Anglican cathedral featuring exceptional medieval stained glass, including the world's largest expanse of medieval stained glass in its east window. The building showcases multiple Gothic architectural styles constructed over 250 years, with notable features like the soaring Five Sisters window in the north transept. As a Grade I listed building and one of Europe's most significant churches, it offers visitors a remarkable glimpse into medieval craftsmanship and ecclesiastical history.

Visitor Hours

Mon–Sat09:30-16:00

Sun12:45-14:30

Admission

£20adults

Free for worshippers and those attending services. Children under 18 free with paying adult. Central Tower climb +£6 (age 8+, 275 steps).

What to See

›Great East Window — 77ft medieval stained glass depicting Creation to Apocalypse
›Central Tower Climb — 275 steps, panoramic views across York and the Yorkshire Dales
›Chapter House — octagonal Gothic gem with original medieval carvings
›Undercroft Museum — 2,000 years of history beneath the cathedral floor
›Five Sisters Window — the oldest complete grisaille glass in England
›Medieval stone grotesques throughout the nave and choir
›Grade I listed building and scheduled monument
›Seat of the archbishop of York
›Constructed between 1220 and 1472
›Retains most of its medieval stained glass