Discover York Minster this October half term with a range of exciting activities and trails, perfect for keeping little brains busy!

Saturday Mornings at York Minster

11 November 10am

Join our new sessions for families – Saturday Mornings at York Minster – and get hands on creating wreaths before joining the Act of Remembrance.

Families are invited to come at any time during the free 45 minute event, which starts at 10am, and stay for as long or as little as they like.

Find out more here

Little Explorer Backpacks

Grab a backpack and get ready to explore the medieval Minster with full with gadgets including maps, binoculars, and a magnifying glass, perfect for young adventurers.

Included in general admission

Maths Quest

Have 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.

Collect your free trail map from our Welcome Desks or download using the link here.

Light Quest

Explore the lights and colours of our Gothic cathedral as you journey round and discover the stained glass of the Minster.

Collect your free trail map from our Welcome Desks or download using the link here.

Undercroft Museum

Gets hands on with history with our interactive chambers and digital chambers in our state-of-the-art Undercroft Museum. Follow in the footsteps of a Roman solider as you delve beneath the cathedral’s floor and discover 2000 years of history.

Free with general admission.

General admission is free for York residents and students with valid proof of a York address. Don’t forget that up to four children aged 17 and under go free with a paying adult.