York Minster

Minster opening times and prices

Monday – Saturday from 9am, last admission 5pm

Sunday from 12 noon, last admission 5pm

Winter opening times (From November)

Monday – Saturday from 9.30am, last admission 5pm

Sunday from 12 noon, last admission 5pm

Please click here to book a group visit, or here for a school visit.

There is no charge for those who come to use York Minster for prayer.

Times for sightseeing in the Minster

Monday - Saturday: open 9am (9.30am November- March);
last entry at 5pm

Sunday: 12.00 noon - 5.00pm

No sightseeing on Good Friday and Easter Sunday
or on Sundays before 12.00 noon

PLEASE NOTE: there are occasions when the Minster is open for services only, and when the Chapter House is closed for meetings or events.  Please contact us in advance to check if open or visit our events calendar

Further information is available on opening times for Bedern Chapel Glass Conservation Studio and the Tower.

Entrance Prices

There are a range of ticket options to suit every visitor including:

Combined Ticket (Minster and Tower)

Adult £14
Seniors and Students £12
Child £3.50

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Minster and Chapter House

New! Family Pass (1 adult + up to 4 children) £9
New! Family Pass (2 adults + up to 4 children) £18
Adult £9
Seniors or Students £8 

York Residents are FREE

Children under the age of 16 are FREE if visiting as part of a family group and accompanied by an adult (max 4 children per household).

Your Minster ticket includes a free guided tour* and free admission to special exhibitions at the Old Palace (open Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)

*subject to availability

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Tower

Adult £6
Seniors and Students £5
Child £3.50 Children visiting the Tower must be aged 8-16 years, and accompanied by an Adult

Your visit to York Minster directly supports the future of this holy and historic building, which receives no funding from central or local government.

In these circumstances we trust you will understand why we charge for entry. Thank you for your support.

PLEASE NOTE: there are occasions when the Minster is open for services only, and when the Chapter House is closed for meetings or events. Please contact us in advance to check if open or visit our events calendar.

York Minster Revealed

As part of the exciting York Minster Revealed project, a great deal of work is taking place to improve your experience of visiting York Minster.

Starting in January 2012, during temporary work in the Undercroft, you can enter the Treasury and Crypts through an entrance in the South Quire Aisle or by asking a member of staff.

Then return in 2013, to take an inspirational journey into the redesigned underground chambers of the vast Undercroft and Treasury, revealing York Minster’s past, present and future. Dynamic, new interactive displays will reveal the significance behind York Minster’s history and its most treasured artefacts as never before.

Access will be also greatly improved by installing lifts in the Undercroft, Treasury and Crypts, and by creating a piazza at the South Transept entrance with integrated ramps and new ticketing facilities.

York Minster Revealed is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Gift Aid

UK tax payers may 'Gift Aid' their entrance fee which means that we can claim back 25% income tax. Your Gift Aid till ticket will then allow you free entry for 12 months. If you are not a UK tax payer, you can still enjoy 12 months free entry.

Photography

Photography (including video) for personal use is free.

Photographs may not be taken in the Undercroft.

For information on commercial reproduction of photographs taken in the Minster please contact the Marketing Department on 0844 939 0014.