Meet the Gardeners
Our dedicated team of Gardeners diligently tend to York Minster’s seven hectares of green space throughout the year, ensuring every corner thrives in every season.
From Dean’s Park to Minster Gardens and College Green, these tranquil spaces offer a peaceful haven for both wildlife and people; a chance to pause and step away from the city’s busy rhythm. It’s always a joy to see visitors relaxing, exploring, and making the most of these beautiful places.
Find out what caring for these spaces means to the team on the ground.
Installing our solar panels
184 solar panels have now been installed, blessed, and switched-on on the roof of York Minster. The panels took four months to install, with every care taken to ensure their safe and discreet placement on the South Quire roof.
These panels will generate an estimated 70,000 kWh of energy per year, enough to deliver a third of the Minster’s electricity requirements.
This is the fourth solar installation on the Minster estate. Together these will generate 120,000 kWh of energy per year, enough to power 41 average UK homes, and make a significant contribution towards York Minster’s decarbonisation goals.
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