York Minster

York Minster The Mother Church to the North of England. A place of community with nearly 1,400 years of history within our walls.
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A visit to York Minster is your moment in the long history of northern Europe's greatest gothic cathedral. You'll see traces of every age from the Roman occupation of York onwards to the future of this working and worshipping church.

08/09/2026

For over 500 years, the Rose Window at York Minster has been a quiet constant, watching over our city, welcoming visitors from every corner of the globe, and bathing the nave in its iconic light.

Crafted in the early 1500s as a symbol of unity, this masterpiece has survived centuries of history, from turbulent wars to the devastating fire of 1984. Today, deterioration from environmental exposure means it requires our care once again.

We are now underway to Rescue the Rose Window, a major conservation effort to preserve and protect this breathtaking landmark for generations to come.

From the expert stained glass conservators of the York Glaziers Trust and our stonemasons to our local community and visitors worldwide, it takes all of us to safeguard the Rose Window’s legacy.

How you can help Rescue the Rose
🌹Donate: Support the specialised restoration work directly
🌹Share: Help tell the story of the window with friends and family
🌹Connect: Visit our website to learn about the craft and history behind the glass

Together, we can ensure the Rose Window continues to inspire for the next 500 years. Find out more here: https://yorkminster.org/support-us/rose-window-project/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social

⚠️Warning: Excessive Carolling Ahead ⚠️Every year, at about this time, we announce some very special events, services, a...
07/09/2026

⚠️Warning: Excessive Carolling Ahead ⚠️

Every year, at about this time, we announce some very special events, services, and activities. Think candlelight and Christmas trees, Advent wreaths and antiphons, decked halls and descants... 🎄🎄

Look, all we're saying is that you might want to sign up to our mailing list and check your inbox this time next week 👀

Sign up here 👉https://yorkminster.org/sign-up/

Help support local people in need this autumn 🧡As part of our support for our chosen charity, Mustard Seed, Diocese of Y...
06/09/2026

Help support local people in need this autumn 🧡

As part of our support for our chosen charity, Mustard Seed, Diocese of York including St Philip's Church, Bilton Grange, and organisations working with people experiencing homelessness across York, we are collecting donations to meet current needs.

Donations can be dropped off at York Minster from Sunday 6 September to Sunday 4 October 2026 on the table by the Community Notice Board.

Every donation will help make a difference in our local community. Thank you for your generosity.

"May the glory of the Lord endure for ever" - Psalm 104Please join us for worship today at York Minster: 8am - Holy Comm...
06/09/2026

"May the glory of the Lord endure for ever" - Psalm 104

Please join us for worship today at York Minster:
8am - Holy Communion
10am - Matins
11am - Sung Eucharist (livestream available)
4pm - Choral Evensong (livestream available)

All are welcome.

Ever wondered how a grotesque is made for York Minster? 👀Swipe through to discover how York Minster's expert team of sto...
05/09/2026

Ever wondered how a grotesque is made for York Minster? 👀

Swipe through to discover how York Minster's expert team of stonemasons bring these historic figures to life, from an initial clay sculpture to a hand-carved stone masterpiece. Featured here is Harriet's St Edmund and the Wolf grotesque, one of a series of new carvings created for the South Quire Aisle pinnacle.

Want to learn more about stonemasonry at the Minster?

You can meet York Minster's stonemasons and discover the skills, techniques and stories behind their work during Heritage Open Days on Friday 18 September.

Find out more here 👉 https://yorkminster.org/whats-on/event/heritage-open-days/

Looking for inspiration this autumn?Discover new perspectives at York Minster's autumn lecture series.Held on Tuesday ev...
03/09/2026

Looking for inspiration this autumn?

Discover new perspectives at York Minster's autumn lecture series.

Held on Tuesday evenings across September and October, these thought-provoking talks bring together leading experts to explore history, religion, theology, heritage, culture, and much more.Take the opportunity to learn, reflect, and be inspired.

This Lecture Series kicks off on Tuesday 15 September, 6.30pm, with Canon Tim Goode's talk entitled, "Breaking not Broken: Ableism, the Church and the Risen Body".

Find out more on our website 👉https://yorkminster.org/whats-on/event/autumn-lecture-series/

When the British Museum needed a faithful replica of a rare 11th-century sundial for its landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibi...
03/09/2026

When the British Museum needed a faithful replica of a rare 11th-century sundial for its landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, they turned to the craftspeople of York Minster.

We're proud to reveal that our team of expert craftspeople played a special role in this landmark exhibition, recreating the historic Kirkdale Sundial, which now takes pride of place in the Great Court where it will be seen by thousands of visitors.

The Kirkdale Sundial is a rare survivor from the 11th century and one of the few objects that pre-date the Norman Conquest.

Our team combined centuries-old stonemasonry techniques with the latest innovations in digital technology to craft this extraordinary replica.

The original carving, which can be seen at St Gregory's Minster in North Yorkshire, was 3D-scanned by Luke, our Digital Surveyor, using laser imaging technology. This allowed an exceptionally accurate digital model to be created without risking damaging the historic surface.

The scan was then imported into CAD-CAM software by Alex, our Machine & Workshop Manager, who used York Minster's state-of-the-art CNC stone-cutting equipment to create the initial form of the replica.

The final stage of the project was completed by Qualified Stonemason, Freya, who carefully carved the intricate details by hand using techniques that have been passed down through generations of stonemasons.

We are incredibly proud to have played a part in this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition and to showcase the skills of our talented craftspeople to an international audience.

So, if you're heading to London to see the Bayeux Tapestry, don't forget to keep an eye out for this treasure from Yorkshire!

Read the full story here: https://yorkminster.org/latest/royal-unveiling-for-york-minster-made-sundial-at-british-museum/

They've been watching over York all summer... 👀Now, for the first time since their city-wide adventure began, all 12 Wat...
02/09/2026

They've been watching over York all summer... 👀

Now, for the first time since their city-wide adventure began, all 12 Watchers of York are back together at York Minster, but for a limited time only!

Come and discover them before this unique gathering comes to an end. Plan your visit by going to 👉 https://yorkminster.org/visit/plan-your-visit/

A Make It York event in collaboration with York Minster.

Go behind the scenes at York Minster ⚒️For one day only, we're opening the doors to our award-winning Heritage Quad, hom...
01/09/2026

Go behind the scenes at York Minster ⚒️

For one day only, we're opening the doors to our award-winning Heritage Quad, home to the skilled craftspeople who care for York Minster.

Join us as part of Heritage Open Days and enjoy exclusive access to the Heritage Quad, where you can get up close to the incredible work taking place behind the scenes.

Meet our stonemasons, gardeners, scaffolders, and the glaziers from the York Glaziers Trust to learn how they preserve and protect the Minster for future generations.

This event takes place on Friday 18 September, 9.30am-3pm.
Free, no pre-booking required.

Head to our website to discover more 👉 https://yorkminster.org/whats-on/event/heritage-open-days/

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