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York Churches and York Minster Cathedral
(York, England)



York has an enormous number of beautiful churches and cathedrals in and around central York and most of these churches are in exceptional condition.

Many of the churches in York often hold regular services and welcome all religions. Here is a selection of York churches and cathedrals which are well worth visiting during your stay in the historic city of York.




York Churches: York Minster - Deangate, York, YO1 7HH, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 557216
York Minster, in the heart of York city centre, has been an important place of worship in the York area for more than 1,000 years. This important York church is actually the largest Gothic cathedral in the north of Europe and has a particularly peaceful atmosphere. Attractions at York Minster include audio-guided tours, the famous Rose window, a vast number of stained-glass windows, numerous impressive period features, breathtaking architecture and access to the top of the tall tower - 275 steps, which offers spectacular, panoramic views across central York.
York Minster open: April to October, Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 18:30, last admittance 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 noon to 15:45
November to March, Monday to Saturday - 09:30 to 18:30, last admittance 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 noon to 15:45
Closed to sightseers on Good Friday and Easter Sunday
York Undercroft, Treasury and Crypt open: July and August, Monday to Saturday - 09:30 to 18:30, Sunday - 12:00 noon to 18:30, last admittance 17:30
September to June, Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 18:30, Sunday - 12:00 noon to 18:30, last admittance 17:00
York Undercroft, Treasury and Crypt closed: Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
York Minster Tower open: July and August, Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:30, Sunday - 12:00 noon to 18:30, last admittance 18:00
September to June, Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:30, Sunday - 12:00 noon to 18:30, last admittance 17:00
York Minster Tower closed: Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
No admittance to Tower for children under four years old, all children under 16 must be accompanied by and adult.
York Minster admission: charge, free to children under 16, discounts available for students and senior citizens
York Undercroft, Treasury and Crypt admission: charge, discounts available for children, students and senior citizens, free audio tour included
York Minster, Undercroft, Treasury and Crypt admission: charge, discounts available for children, students and senior citizens, free audio tour included
York Tower admission: charge, discounts available for children, no children under four allowed to climb the Tower

York Churches: York Central Methodist Church - St. Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 612171
Located in York city centre, the York Central Methodist Church dates back to the mid-19th century and features stunning architecture. Other attractions at the York Central Methodist Church include a vast interior, carvings, stained-glass windows and regular church services.

York Churches: Holy Trinity Church - Melrosegate, York, YO31 0RP, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 422958
Situated in the Heworth area of York, the Holy Trinity Church is a Church of England church, close to York city centre. Built in 1867, attractions at York's Holy Trinity Church include beautiful stained-glass windows, typical English-architecture and regular church services.

York Churches: The Parish Church Of All Saints - North Street, York, YO1 6JD, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 424304
Located in York city centre, the Parish Church Of All Saints dates back to the 15th century. With important, historic paintings and wooden statues, York's Parish Church Of All Saints also features an impressive pulpit, which is more than 300 years old.

York Churches: The Priory Church Of The Holy Trinity - Micklegate, York, YO1 6LE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 623798
York's historic Priory Church Of The Holy Trinity is located in the Micklegate area of York and is next to York city centre. Dating back almost 1000 years, much of this York church was destroyed in the mid-16th century, but was rebuilt and renovated to its former glory.

York Churches: St. Mary's Church - Bishophill Junior, York, YO1, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 623798
St. Mary's Church, close to the Micklegate area of central York, is the oldest church in York. Situated with the York Walls, York's important St. Mary's Church dates back to the 11th century and has many splendid, period features, including Roman stonework, stained-glass windows and detailed architecture.

York Churches: St. Andrew's Evangelical Church - Spen Lane, York, YO1 7BS, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 768836
St. Andrew's Evangelical Church can be found in the heart of York city centre and was built in the 15th century. Over the years, St. Andrew's Evangelical Church has had many uses, but is no used as a parish church once more, with regular church services.

York Churches: St. Columbus Church - Priory Street, York, YO1 6EX, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 488445
St. Columbus Church, close to York city centre, was built in the late 19th century. With large stained-glass windows and impressive architecture, St. Columbus Church is a United Reformed Church.

York Churches: St. Denys Church - Walmgate, York, YO1, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 633261
Situated in the Walmgate area of York, St. Denys Church dates back to the mid-12th century. Attractions at this historic York church include medieval stained-glass windows, many original features and regular church services.

York Churches: St. Helen's Church - Stonegate, York, YO1, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 625186
St. Helen's Church is an important 14th-century church, situated in the heart of York city centre. With medieval stained-glass, original stone arches and Dutch panels, St. Helen's Church has undergone much restoration work over the years.

York Churches: St. Margaret's Church - Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 632220
St. Margaret's Church is one of the most important buildings in York and is grand one listed. Once used to store theatrical props by the nearby Theatre Royal, St. Margaret's Church has recently been restored and is now used for many York festivals and events, including concerts and exhibitions. St. Margaret's Church is situated in the Walmgate of York and is close to York city centre.

York Churches: St. Martin's Church - Coney Street, York, YO1, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 625186
Located in central York, St. Martin's Church was built in the 15th century, much of this attractive church was sadly destroyed in the second-world war. After much restoration and renovation work, St. Martin's Church opened its doors once again in the 1960s and holds regular church services.

York Churches: St. Michael le Belfrey Church - Church of England, Deangate, York, YO1, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 631026
This important York church was built in the 16th century, on the site of a much older church that dates back to the 8th century. Situated in York city centre, attractions at York's St. Michael le Belfrey Church include painted glasswork, regular church services, historic architecture, disabled access and a number of popular York events throughout the year.

York Churches: St. Olave's Church - Marygate, York, YO30 7BH, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 625186
St. Olave's Church, in the Bootham district of York, was originally built in the mid-14th century. Over the years, the church has been completely rebuilt twice, in the late 18th century and again in the early 20th century.

York Churches: St. Wilfrid's Church - Duncombe Place, York, YO1, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 621756
St. Wilfrid's Church, in the Bootham area and close to York Minster, is a Roman Catholic church. Founded in the mid-18th century, York's St. Wilfrid's Church holds regular church services, where all are welcome.

York Churches: Unitarian Chapel - St. Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 423604
York's Unitarian Chapel, in York city centre, is actually the oldest non-conformist church in the York area. Built in the mid-18th century, attractions at the Unitarian Chapel include a Georgian pulpit, a historic painting and stone carvings.

York Churches: York Baptist Church - Priory Street, York, YO1 6EX, England
Tel: +44 (0)1904 640124
Located in the Micklegate area of York, close to York city centre, the York Baptist Church was built in the 1860s. Attractions at the York Baptist Church include numerous historic features, grand architecture and a famous, leather-topped table.

 
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