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First admission
9:30 amLast admission
4:00 pmTicket prices range from £13 to £28.
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What's onVisiting York Minster.
VisitOpening Times
Sightseeing
Mon to Sat: 9.30am - 4pm
Sun: 12.45pm – 2.30pm
Shop
Mon to Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sun: 12.30pm - 4pm
Services
Mon to Sat: 7.30am - 6pm
Sun: 8am - 5pm
Use the calendar below to check the date of your visit and plan your day, including tour times and opening hours for the Undercroft Museum and the Central Tower.
| 9:30 am - 4:00 pm | General Admission View Description Click here to book your ticket. Last admission into the Minster is at 4pm. The building will close at 5pm. |
| 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Guided Tours View Description Free tours, led by our expert volunteer guides, run regularly throughout the day. |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Shop View Description Both the Minster shop and 9 Minster Gates are open. You can also shop online at shop.yorkminster.org. |
| 10:15 am - 4:15 pm | Tower Trips View Description Tower Trips run regularly throughout the day, subject to availability. Click HERE to book a combined Minster and Central Tower ticket. |
| 10:30 am - 4:45 pm | Undercroft Museum View Description Discover 2,000 years of history in our interactive chambers - find out more here. |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Hidden Minster Tour – Chapter House and Mason’s Loft View Description |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Stained Glass Tour View Description Explore our collection of medieval glass and its unique history. No booking required. Please speak to one of our friendly staff on the day. |
| 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Pilgrimage for Eastertide View Description |
Tickets & Prices
Minster only
Adult/Senior - £20
Students (not studying in York) - £16
Child (17 and under)* - free with a paying adult
York resident/York student - free with proof of address
*Up to four children with one paying adult.
Minster and Central Tower
Adult/Senior - £26
Students (not studying in York) - £22
Child (8-17) - £6
To climb the tower you must be aged 8+.
Ticket valid for 12 months
Your ticket to York Minster lasts for an entire calendar year.
Use it time and time again to discover the Minster through the seasons, and enjoy new exhibitions and activities.
Children go free
Up to four children (aged 17 and under) go free with each paying adult.
Explore York Minster together as a family, with interactive trails, changing seasonal activities, and Little Explorer Backpacks to inspire young adventurers all year round.
Free entry for York residents and York students
Explore your local cathedral church for free.
Just bring proof of address such as a driving license, utility bill, YorkCard or student ID card.
Experience it all with a York Minster sightseeing ticket:
- Join our free guided tours and uncover the fascinating history, people and stories that have shaped York Minster over centuries.
- Explore our state‑of‑the‑art Undercroft Museum and discover treasures beneath the Minster, alongside the awe‑inspiring ancient Crypt.
- Delve deeper into the stories of York Minster, by exploring our suite of changing exhibitions.
Go on a journey of discover with our expert tour guides and enjoy exclusive access to spaces of York Minster usually off-limits to the public.
Explore the medieval marvel of the Chapter House roof and discover the old Mason’s Loft, or unlock the oldest parts of the Minster and journey behind the walls of the present-day Crypt.
York Minster’s Central Tower is the highest point in York and offers unbeatable, panoramic views of the city.
See medieval stonework and gothic grotesques as you climb the 275 steps to the top. Take your time admiring the Rivers Ouse and Foss, the iconic city walls, and the bustling streets below.
York Minster is an unforgettable destination for family days out with a range of activities to help you discover more than 2000 years of history. The Minster is yours to explore with annual family passes starting from just £20!
Find out everything you need to know to plan a great family day out to York Minster.
We believe York Minster should be open and accessible and are committed to making sure that York Minster is equally accessible for all our visitors.
Whilst the historic spaces can present challenges, we are taking steps to make sure that as many people as possible can access one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals.
We are always happy to discuss personal access requirements before your visit. Please contact our team on 01904 557200 to discuss your requirements.
The grade 2 listed former York Minster School built in the 1830s with unique views of York Minster, now a brasserie style restaurant serving up all day refreshments and modern British dishes using local produce and suppliers from in and around Yorkshire.
Photography by Olivia Brabbs.
Getting here
York Minster sits at the heart of the city of York.
We are nestled within the city walls and well sign-posted throughout the city. As a Eco-Gold Church we would encourage as many of our visitors as are able to walk, cycle or use public transport when they visit.
There are a number of left luggage facilities in the city including Yorbag. Wheeled bags, and bags larger than hand luggage cannot be brought inside York Minster.
York is a pedestrian friendly city, with many parts of the city centre closed to motor vehicles during the day.
There is pavement access from the surrounding streets to the Minster, which are wide enough to accommodate mobility vehicles and push chairs. Some streets surrounding the Minster are cobbled with uneven surfaces, alternative routes are available to avoid these.
For more details on your visit to York, including information on the best places to stay, visit or eat & drink, visit our partners and official destination group Visit York.
York City centre welcomes cyclists and has range of facilities such as cycle lanes and cycle parking, to make your journey smoother.
The closest cycle parking to York Minster is at the York Minster Refectory, which is approximately 0.1 miles away or a 3 minute walk from the entrance to the cathedral.
For information about travelling to York Minster by bicycle, please visit iTravel York.
York Minster is a ten minute walk from York Railway Station, which is in Station Road, York, YO24 1AB.
Several bus services make stops in the city centre, with the nearest stop in St Leonard’s Place. To plan your journey, visit the iTravelYork website.
For details of coach parking in the city centre, see the City of York Council.
There is no parking available at the cathedral.
You can park for free at one of the six Park and Ride sites around the city with the nearest stop a few minutes’ walk away in Museum Street. Full details for the York Park and Ride service is available here.
The nearest pay and display car parks are a short walk away at Monk Bar (YO31 7QR), Union Terrace (YO31 7ES) and Bootham Row (YO30 7BP) and further details about opening times and charges are available here.
Details regarding blue badge parking can be found here.
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