York Minster
Yorkshire
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City & Culture 
Family Friendly 
History & Heritage 
Major Landmarks A working Gothic cathedral and one of the largest in Northern Europe, renowned for its medieval stained glass, soaring Central Tower and vast, light-filled nave.
Overview
About
York Minster is a working Gothic cathedral that dominates the city skyline, known for its stunning stonework and one of the world’s great collections of medieval stained glass. The present building was raised between the 13th and 15th centuries, combining Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular styles. The Great East Window spans the height of the choir with thousands of glass panels depicting biblical scenes.Inside, the octagonal Chapter House showcases exceptional acoustics and fine carving, including medieval heads along the walls. Specialist stonemasons, glaziers and conservators work on site, reflecting an active programme that protects the limestone and thousands of glass panels.
Highlights
- Great East Window for its vast scale and intricate storytelling in glass.
- Undercroft Museum to trace Roman, Viking and medieval layers beneath the floor.
- Five Sisters Window, a soaring run of lancets in the north transept.
- Central Tower by climbing 275 steps for wide views across York and the Vale.
How to get here
You can reach York Minster easily via National Rail. Alight at York station, then walk around 10 minutes via Station Road, Museum Street and Duncombe Place to the main entrance. If driving, use postcode YO1 7HH and park at Bootham Row Car Park, around 7 minutes on foot.
Getting here by bus...
Use city services to Exhibition Square, a short walk to the west front. The City Sightseeing Tour of York also stops at Exhibition Square for hop-on hop-off access.
- 840, 843 Coastliner Go to Website
- East Yorkshire Buses in York Go to Website
- First Bus, York Go to Website
- Arriva Bus, York Go to Website
- National Rail Go to Website
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