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Worship

York Minster is now open for individual and public worship. For full details of our worship opening times and dates, and information about how to join worship online, visit What’s On. For details of the measures we’ve put in place to help keep our staff and visitors safe during worship, visit our safety measures page. Please also remember that it is now a requirement for visitors to wear a face covering in places of worship, and that you must not currently mix/meet with people outside of your household or support bubble while in the Minster.

Sunday services require a pre-booked ticket which can be obtained HERE up to eight days in advance.

Sightseeing

Parts of the Minster are open for sightseeing. Tickets must be booked in advance and are now available to purchase online here for visits up to two weeks in advance. Visit our Plan Your Visit page for full details of opening times, dates and details about the areas which will be open, and for information about how we’re working to help keep everyone safe during your visit, see our visitor safety measures page. If you already have a valid ticket and would like to return for a repeat visit, or if you are a York resident and are entitled to free admission, you still need to book a timed arrival slot here. Please also remember that it is now a requirement for visitors to wear a face covering in places of worship, and that you must not currently mix/meet with people outside of your household or support bubble while in the Minster.

Dean’s Park

The popular green space which runs along the north side of the cathedral is open daily from 10am to 6pm. People using the area are asked to respect Government advice and social distancing by remaining at least 2m apart from others outside of their household/group at all times to ensure the park remains open for all.

Please note that alcohol, ball games, smoking and dogs are not permitted in the park.

Minster Shops

The Minster Shop and the cathedral’s shop at Minster Gates are both open from 11.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 11am – 4pm Friday to Saturday. On Sundays, the Minster shop is open from 12.30pm – 4pm and Minster Gates is open from 11.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 11am – 4pm Friday to Saturday..

Please note that face coverings must be worn when visiting the Minster Shops, in line with government guidance.

You can also shop online at www.shop.yorkminster.org.

Donations

Like many organisations, York Minster is now facing a huge financial impact due to the Coronavirus pandemic, with an expected loss of £5.2m in income this year.

We receive no regular income from the Government or Church of England for the maintenance or running of the Minster and rely on the income we generate from those who visit the cathedral. During these difficult times, we continue to work to further our Mission and safeguard the future of the cathedral. If you would like to support us in this work, please consider making a donation below. Thank you for your support.

Donate here.

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