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About York Minster

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. The Minster stands on a site where history has been made over the centuries. When you have entered the Minster you may be able to join a free guided tour with one of their 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. Take a tour of the new Glass Conservation Studio at Bedern Chapel.

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Opening Times

Undercroft: Weekdays (except Wednesdays and Saturdays): 10.00am - 5.00pm Wednesdays and Saturdays: 9.00am - 5.00pm Sundays: 1pm - 5.00pm Minster open daily from 7.00am; please be aware this is a working church and services may close some parts of th

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Pricing & Tickets

Tower and minster ticket: Adult: £15 Seniors and Students: £14 Child (ages 8-16*): £5 Minster only: Adult: £10 Seniors and Students:£9 Children go free with paying adult!

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Contact Details

Church House, Ogleforth
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 7JN
England

Tel: 0844 939 0011

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