York Minster

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: 15 minutes from York station.
• Inside the walls: At the heart of the old city.
• Park & Ride: Buses from the edge of the city.

The story of York Minster

A church has stood here since 627. The present Gothic cathedral was completed in 1472 above the remains of a Roman fortress.

Its Great East Window, glazed in 1405–08, is the size of a tennis court. The 275 steps to the central tower give the best view of York.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Climb the central tower for views.
• Climb the tower if you can manage 275 steps.
• Visit the Undercroft for Roman remains.

What's around York Minster

• The Shambles5 minutes.
• City WallsNext to the Minster.
• Stonegate2 minutes.

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