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What's onVisiting York Minster.
VisitWe have a range of trails and activities to help young explorers discover the Medieval Minster. These are perfect for family visits or groups. You can download our resources using the links below or collect them at the Welcome Desk when you arrive.
Become Minster Detectives with Mason Mouse and search for signs and symbols throughout the Minster. Recommended ages 7-12+ (KS2 - KS3)
DownloadA comprehensive guide for the Minster Detectives trail (for teachers/parents)
DownloadNavigate your way around the Minster, engaging with the stories and history that underpin this fabulous building. Recommended ages 11+ (KS3+)
DownloadA comprehensive guide for the Minster Navigators trail (for teachers/parents)
DownloadLegendary knight St George needs your help to find all the dragons in York Minster! Recommended ages 4+ (KS1 - KS2)
DownloadHave you ever wondered how many panes of glass make up the Five Sisters Window? Look for shapes, patterns and numbers as you journey around York Minster. Recommended ages 5+ (KS1 - KS2)
DownloadTake our Nature Quest to discover how medieval stonemasons and glaziers brought the natural world into their building. Recommended ages 5+ (KS1 - KS2)
DownloadTake our Nature Quest to discover beautiful flowers and tiny creatures. Recommended ages 5+ (KS1 - KS2)
DownloadExplore the lights and colours of our Gothic cathedral as you journey round and discover the stained glass of the Minster. Recommended ages 7+ (KS2 - KS3)
DownloadFollow in the footsteps of women of faith who have played a part in shaping this magnificent cathedral. Recommended ages 13+
DownloadFrom the origins of York to the completion of the Minster, this fact sheet outlines the key moments in the Minster's history.
DownloadThe story of the Minster from its completion right up until the recent restoration of the East Front.
DownloadDiscover how the Romans, Anglo Saxons and Vikings influenced the development of York and the Minster.
DownloadDesigned for teachers and students investigating the Minster as a medieval cathedral. Contains information and illustrations to make your own worksheets, or to use as a guide inside the Minster.
DownloadDesigned for teachers and students investigating the Minster as a Christian place of worship.
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