Amazing experience. Hundreds of years of absolute beautiful architecture.Allow a couple of hours, to be awestruck at the interior, and the vast space. Theres plenty to look at. With wall plaques, memorials, and what I presume are crypts / internal burials of precious archbishops and people of importance.The Minster is a beautiful experience that youd be mad to miss.

Marvellous place to visit. It’s holding the history of thousands years. Beautiful n peaceful place. Gorgeous views inside, as well as outside. Big garden for a walk of history. Spring was adding extra colours in it’s beauty. It was cloudy but still there was a big crowd. Love the atmosphere & building architecture. Love the detailed work. Few minutes walk from train station so yes must visit place for easy commuters. Situated just next to the river side. U can have its view from far with city’s old wall. Recommended

Extremely beautiful cathedral! The climb to the tower is quite demanding but the view is absolutely worth it! I definitely recommend seeing the inside to anyone visiting York

£12.50 each, honestly such an amazing place. Theres so many reviews on York minster, Ill just show the photos Ive taken. I put a photo on of what alot seem to have missed. And thats the Knights clock. I should of taken a video of them when they move. But its definitely something Ill record on my next journey 😊👍

Wonderful architecture with a fascinating history. Book in advance & if your fit book for the tower, its only 275 steps, but amazing views.

Quite an awe inspiring place with an interesting history. This is likely going to be more interesting to older children and adults. It took us about an hour or so to walk round, look at things etc. The staff all seemed friendly and approachable, happy to help with questions etc. Definitely worth a visit while your in York.

My god what a place to visit, literally goosebumps all the time looking at ancient history like that is an blissful experience, students get to visit for free with valid id and tickets, honestly was in love with the architecture and history. Things were so fresh to look as if you are still living at that place.

Absolutely stunning gothic church. The architecture is simply amazing and York Minster is very prominent in the beautiful city of York. We took a tour and the guide was amazing. Her father was also a volunteer and you could tell how passionate she was about her faith + place of worship. Incredible history and dedication as the Minster has been restored several times. The stained glass is particularly stunning along with the stories they tell. A very inspiring visit and a big thank you to the volunteers who are called to serve.

A fascinating building with an even more fascinating exhibition underground showing the history of the site. Its been the home of the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Normans and more, and you can the artifacts as well as the former structures.On ground level, the architecture is fascinating, as is the level of detail which has gone into the stained glass windows. Its the centrepiece of the city with good reason.

York Minster An iconic structure in the centre of York. Over 1000 years old the handcrafted stone structure with its medieval stained glass windows is one of the worlds “ most magnificent Cathedrals”.

One the best 2 hours in visiting a substantial old church minster. The walk up the tower is well with the effort at 275 steps up and then back down. Great views from the top. A must do and see.

Beautiful cathedral and so interesting. Dont miss the climb to the top, but be aware the steps are rather narrow in sections.Well worth a visit.

Stunning building, the architecture is amazing and awe inspiring. One way system in place and advising to wear masks especially for the crypt and museum due to being more confined spaces. Pre booked tickets are necessary, managed to get in pretty quickly with this system too. Anyone visiting York, I would recommend a visit to the Minster.

Stunning church. Im not religious in anyway but am in awe of buildings like this. Its vast, beautiful and has plenty of history. A must see on your visit to York.

Another must do or see attraction and undoubtedly worthwhile. Nowadays a visit needs to be booked in advance. However there is loads of helpers at the entrance and they point you to a QR code or a phone number and after accessing either option youre accessing this wondrous cathedral in 5m. The whole area inside or out pervades tranquility and takes you back in time

Spectacular cathedral with a rich and fascinating history. I would highly recommend a visit if youre in York. Astonishingly beautiful! I even found my twin in some stained glass 😳 (See last photo)

Absolutely amazing place. My Girlfriend & I paid £17.00 each to do the Sightseeing inside York Minster + the Tower Tour, where we had 275 Steps to climb up to the Top. Shattered us both but, well worth it as the Views were Epic.

Gorgeous place. Not been inside yet. Will on next visit. As I believe you have to book tickets and slot to go in. Will update on next visit. Picture of front of church looks great. Also they currently doing works on the church.

Majestic place. Its a great place to just sit and absorb the grandeur and history. If you like stained glass, its the place for you. I could just sit and look at the windows alone for hours.

Beautiful Cathedral and definitely worth paying for a ticket to go inside. It’s such a magnificent building, full of beautifully detailed craftsmanship and steeped in history. I would give yourself at least an hour to fully enjoy your visit.If you have a head for heights and are reasonably fit, it’s also worth paying to climb the tower too.

Magnificent example of gothic construction from the medieval periods. Lovely town, loads of history. And the statue of Constantine the great is treat to see.

Well worth a visit, cost £12.00 for standard adult entry. Stained glass windows are superb also the ceiling and many other artifacts. There is a museum down some steps showing the Roman heritage of the city also the foundations can be seen along with the original Roman Street that runs beneath the Cathedral. Toilets are open within the Cathedral, free maps are available so you know where to go if you so choose.

WOW what a buildingSo much history within those wallsWell worth a look around. Its only when you are inside do you appreciate the sheer size of the place.

Stunning, left with a crick in my neck from gazing at the windows and roof! The Chaper house has recently reopened and the stone work in there was amazing. So intricate and the gargoyles were quite humorous too. Lots of work going on to restore the many windows. The guides were helpful, friendly and informative. Well worth a visit. You do need to book at the moment.

My first time here and it is a truly remarkable place. Full of history dating back to the 1200s. Thanks to Roger,who was very knowledgeable when answering our questions.

Very welcoming staff, and a stunning place to visit in York. Whilst I am not of any faith, I greatly enjoyed the atmosphere in the minster, the organ playing really added to this. The one way system in the minster made me feel safe with covid. I would visit here again, it’s a wonderful moment of serenity amongst a busy city.

Have to make sure you have pre booked your tickets before arrival.It is the most incredible building.The stain glass windows are truly magnificent

Definitely a must if you’re visiting York! We quite often have a walk around a cathedral just to appreciate the architecture and scale of them, but I must say it’s usually free - so I was a little shocked to find it was £24 for the both of us to walk around - plus another £5 each to climb the tower, but it was fully booked so we couldn’t. I’ve actually been up before around 30 years ago so not such a big deal.I’d still recommend a visit even though it costs, and I guess at least your money is going to the costs of maintaining such a building.

Excellent place to visit, amazing church, beautiful. Covid protocol where great never felt over crowded. Is a must if you are in York.

We really enjoyed going here. The history of this place is a must their is lots to see, they use a one way system that works really well is keeping you moving and not getting to meny people all clumped up. The place takes an hour or so if you want to take it all in which is what I would do and if you ask the staff that are dotted about they will happily talk to you about the part your in which gives you a real insight into its history. Well done to the team that run it as it was a lovely experience and you could tell that it had be well thought through on the running side of things.

A must see attraction, even if you dint decide to pay for entry. You can still get some nice photos from the outside!

Beautiful place and I took my religious grandparent and she absolutely loved meandering around asking lots of questions, which the volunteer staff were very accommodating.

The entrance fee is applied here. Make sure you book your tickets online before visiting. The tickets are valid for 12 months. Spectacular interior with a museum contained within it. Worth every penny. You may want to book the Tower Challenge too!

Absolutely beautiful! Spent over an hour and a half inside walking round and taking in the history and architecture. Ive lived in Yorkshire 14 years and this was my first visit, starting a wonderful holiday with my son and best friend. Highly recommend taking in the beauty of this.

York minster has lovely architecture, lovely stained glass windows and interesting history. Its a shame its a 1 way system due to social distancing and due to this if you need the toilet before you enter then I would suggest going before, as you have to walk all the way through to almost the exit to get to the toilets and you cannot re-enter as it takes you to the gift shop and exit. So you have to go round to the entrance and have your tickets checked, small introduction etc again. Also I can appreciate some of the entrance fee goes to restoration, supports the volunteers etc but £12 each per adult without a gift aid for an hours look around could be classed as a little excessive.

A really beautiful minsterYou could spend hours just looking at all the artwork on the outside even before you enterAnd then when you return you will see things you did not see the last time

A magnificent building packed with history. Incredibly easy to spend at least 2 hours viewing the interior and the beautiful stained glass, choir, and detailed chapels. The guides were very knowledgeable, though with Covid you have to approach them (they werent doing tours as of June 2021). The crypt is also an interesting area with a Roman column.Highly recommend to everyone that visits York.

What a wonderful place to visit. Its great to discover so much history and the story is well displayed and kept for everyone to see. Staff are helpful and give advice about the Minster. It was also a bonus to enjoy how quiet it is inside, away from noisy, modern life.

One of the iconic English Cathedrals. Widest Gothic nave and ancient stained glass are the highlights. Note that the Chapter House is currently closed for renovations and wont reopen until 2022.

Truly beautiful and the views from the top of the tower make the 275 steps worth it!

Love history and learn what man achieved in the 13th century no health and safety yes stone masons must have been 2 a penny. Built on top of a roman fortress. Go early and book. Your slot online. Shmo

As is usual in the great European cathedrals, York is the result of the evolution over the centuries of an initial religious temple.To visit York Minster Cathedral, you will have no problem getting there, as it is located in the very centre of this very beautiful medieval city in Great Britain.You will enter the cathedral from the area where the conglomeration of narrow streets of medieval origin is concentrated, and you will enter through the south façade, directly into the transept.The opening hours of the Gothic York Minster are Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 4.30pm as the last entrance; and on Sundays, from 12.30pm to 3.15pm.To visit the cathedral you have to pay a combined ticket which allows you to see the interior of the church and climb the towers.During your visit to York Minster you are free to take photos and film video, and the entrance fee allows you to take part in the guided tours that run continuously every day.

Really lovely and really special. Just make sure you reserve a free spot by booking.Make sure you make a donation as well.

Well worth a visit ,although the entry fee is s little steep £12

Great place to soak up the history of the church of England as well as the heroes of conflicts and wars.Stained glass and paintings, embroidery and statues all here in there gloryWould recommend to anyone who wants to be moved and enjoy the splendor of the minster

Beautiful building and history a must see if you are in york, the stained glass is amazing the architecture is breath taking, very well organised great place to visit

Lovely experience for somebody who has never been, very interesting facts and architecture inside and out. It would look amazing if it lit up at night.Shame for the scaffolding on one half, but I understand work needs to be done to keep the building standing for more people to see in years to come!

York is small, but York Minster is very large, the buildings are magnificent, and there are guidelines when visiting. Because of the epidemic, it cant climb to the top. The staff told us that the ticket is valid for December. There are really a lot of souvenirs in the store.

Love York Minster such a beautiful building, the stained glass windows are amazing. Would definitely recommend a visit

Impressive! Lots of history and art.The stained glass with religious paintings are the best work of art.The architecture is amazing.

Some of the most amazing stained glass windows around. Incredible history dating back to roman times. A very enjoyable and informative visit.

York Minster is a beautiful example of the cathedrals built during the Medieval period.Almost every step reveals another interesting piece of history. There is the Chapel dedicated to the men of the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI), and statues of the Kings of England up to Plantagenet time. High up on the wall is the Tarzan shield (bearing the arms of Lord Greystoke).There are memorials to the great and the good; and a couple that commemorate the sad loss of a very young child. The crypt is well worth a visit, as are the choir stalls.Theyve started work on restoring one of the huge stained glass windows, and the project is likely to take over a decade which shows the care and dedication that is required.Unfortunately, the tower was closed because of the need for social distancing, so I couldnt go up, but I am assured that it offers an amazing view of the city and is well worth the effort to climb.A really enjoyable place to visit with something for anyone interested in history.

A wonderful place, well worth the money. Pre-booking is a must (July 2021) otherwise you wont gain entry. A one way system is in place and it works very well. There is a queue to get into the crypt, so if this is something you want to see, be prepared to wait. We waited around 15 minutes, however you can miss this. Unfortunately we wasnt aware that the treasury wasnt open and it is currently closed off. The museum was really very interesting which took up the majority of time we were there.Were not religious, but we love history, this was a perfect place to take in 100s of years of history in and around York.

What can I say about the jewel in the Crown of Yorkshire. Itll literally take your breath away. If you need a rest from the sensory overload, then grab an ice cream and sit outside on the large public grass area and admire the splendour of this building from the outside.

Love visiting this place.Staff very informative and helpful.Booked in advance to make sure we would be able to get in, but plenty people just turned up & paid, but still covid safe.

Wow loved this place, breathtaking at times! Staff were all lovely and very knowledgeable. Its a must if your visiting York!

Wonderful building and fascinating history. Well worth a visit but dont expect to get up the tower without booking it in advance, on top of your entrance fee. Extra £5 per person. Very disappointing!

The entry fee may look experience but it is much worth than that. The church is not just for decorations, but it is so touching the paper folded crane orizuru are the symbol for praying and the caring for the NHS members of the groups. Besides, I am so touched for the common prayer for the homeless people and peace by the minister at the stage. I am not sure for the prayer schedule but I hope this can be kept because it transforms every tourist to the people on pilgrimage.The church building is suitable for everyone, but it is better for children who can respect The toilet located inside is clean. There are some stairs at the front door, I think it is okay for other entry if you contact them. For going down confined area, please be reminded that mask is needed for protection of self and everyone.The tickets are better pre-booked before because the number of people entry is limited. The tickets are valid for another booking if you want to come again. If you want to study the window glass, it is a good benefit for coming more times.There is a beautiful garden open next to the church in summer time. It does not need ticket. Ice cream bus sometimes is parked. It is like the heaven for having ice cream with the family there.

Even if you arent religious this is a fantastic building for architecture and sheer craftsmanship. Worth booking the Tower Tour for great views over York

What I find interesting about the history of York Minster is that it was once a Norman Cathedral then renovated in a Gothic style of architecture in various stages. The present Minster was started around 1220 and by 1400 the Minster had become a complete Gothic structure, which included new north and south transepts, a reconstructed east end built in a perpendicular gothic style and a new nave which is the widest Gothic nave in England. York Minster has one the largest collections of medieval stained glass windows in Europe and although many people draw attention to the impressive Great East window or the beautiful Rose window in the south transept there are 128 stained glass windows throughout the cathedral overall. Many of which are decorated with intricate artworks each depicting its own story, such as the early 16th century crucifixion window with its vivid blue decorations or the Pilgrimage window which has unusual representations of animals re-enacting human behaviour. I have always found The Chapter House impressive especially the octagonal design and ribbed wooden roof which is exquisitely painted, also the profusion of grotesque gargoyles carved in stone above the seats which are a reminder of past archaic traditions. As York Minster is the second largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe it is impossible to mention the many aspects of this fine building and I feel each individual will experience it from there own unique perspective, which makes York Minster is a fascinating place a visit.

Loved the Minster Tower climb, great views of York

Stunning place,you can feel the history

Just amazing history and detail in everything, the Roman bricks from 1600 years ago blew my mind, fantastic experience!

Absolutely stunning.We didnt go in as it is expensive and you have to book.Its a shame, if it was cheaper we would have loved to go in but by making it expensive many people just walked away. Theyd get more money and visitors if the contribution was around £5

Incredible stained glass windows, admission price of £12 felt a little steep, but cant visit York without seeing the famous Minster Cathedral.

Brilliant. I cant really say more. Excellent architecture and experience. Unmissable even if you are not at all religious. Book in advance is a must!

Love york !Always has that magical medieval feel to it !

Stunning minster. Too look at everything took just under 90 mins. You have to book online and pick a slot. The volunteers are very knowledgeable. For an extra £5 you can walk up the tower steps. Again you have to book online. There are 275 steps. You need to wear trainers or sturdy shoes as the steps are slippy. Dont do if you are claustaphobic. You are told all this before you start. About halfway you have to walk across a ledge which is narrow but very secure. Once you get to the top you are greeted by a volunteer who checks you are ok. Personally i found going down harder then going up. However the views are worth it.

One of the most amazing sites in all of England.

One way system in place due to covid which actually made us see everything. Stunning stained glass windows with lots of side chapels. Lots of information to absorb and some volunteer guides available to ask. Staff are friendly. In the crypt you can see the Roman foundations and the coffin of Saint William of York as well as the doomstone - a carving of brimstone and fire...

Great cathedral. A lot to see. You can buy a ticket only for the cathedral (I think it was £16) but if you want to go to the top of the tower you need to buy a separate ticket (around £5). BUT be aware that climbing to the top is not for everyone, those are A LOT of stairs! I and my friends are all healthy young people and we had to stop twice to catch out-breath. Unfortunately, I cant tell you how long it took to get to the top, but it felt like forever, if thats of any help :DAnd AND there was an office on the top of the tower - tiny little room on the top of the world - and a lady, which obviously works there, was sitting in it cheerfully (probably making sure that nobody jumps from the top).And when you think about it - this lady needs to take these stairs every single day!!She probably goes to work half an hour earlier just so she can get to the top on time!And she must have legs of steel!I do recommend it though, the view from the top is magnificent!We went around March, it wasnt very busy.

This wonderful Cathedral is a beauty. Magnificent in stature and grandeur. The tours at the time of our visit were bookable and socially distanced. Masks had to be worn too. There is great wheelchair accessibility throughout. The staff were wonderful. Very well informed and enthusiastic filling us in on the details of history and restoration. The organ has just been painstakingly restored and looks stunning. The East window has also been restored magnificently and one of the staff gave us loads of detail on the story portrayed and showed us pictures on her ipad. We arrived whilst a choir was rehearsing for an evening concert which was beautiful. And left listening to the choristers rehearsing for evensong.

Beautiful cathedral. Lots to see. Worth paying the extra £6 to climb the tower. Volunteers to point out some facts and a bit of history.

Fantastic place, beautiful. First time visiting York so had to see it. Climbing up the tower and seeing the views from the top was the best part.

Ive lived in York all my life and love now that I can take my 4yr old son through the gorgeous building.

Stunning building. Very interesting finding out about its history

Well worth the visit but must book on line to get in at the moment.

Nice place to visit full of history.

Beautiful building. Dont usually pay the admission to see inside, as the outside is marvellous enough. But the inside does come very close from what I can remember. Wonderful hub of a wonderful city.

Beautiful. Was so peaceful inside. Lots of restoration work going on but doesnt spoil your visit.

This is amazing building indeed . So beautifully constructed and so enormous that it is difficult to take a picture of it in all its glory . There is a little park here where you can sit and admire the work of art of the builders . If you want to see inside you have to book ticket before because there is a lot of people waiting .

Great old minster, I only went for the Peregrines that nest there but the architecture is amazing

Beautiful but was being renovated and with covid restrictions in place, worth paying just to ensure a piece of history is preserved. Prices in gift shop was really good, something for everyone.

Fantastic place! Masonry, stained glass and wood carving out of this world.

Amazing City, highly recommend to have a trip 👏🏻👏🏻

Mind blowing cathedral that literally makes you feel spiritual and has a presence of a higher power thats steeped in history and is very humbling to the soul

Its an amazing Cathedral where there are stain glass windows and magnificent ceilings, it is a beautiful structure and has many areas you can see. Due to covid, you need to book tickets and there is a one way systen but there are plenty of arrows and staff to help guide you the right way.

A lot to see inside. But there is ittle information on the site. So prepare before you go.

Amazing peice of architecture and a brilliant walk around seeing the gardens and war memorial.

A great historic church in the centre of York. The biggest cathedral in Northern Europe and well worth a visit

I loved visiting York Minster. Such a beautiful place and the history behind it. Well worth going to see it. My husband and our son walked up to the top of the town. They said the views were amazing.

Absolutely beautiful, outside and inside the building, didnt know we had to book tickets, just rang the ticket office and they emailed them to my phone straight away.

A fabulous building more than 800yrs old. Jaw-dropping structure inside and out. Worth every penny of £12pp entrance fee, pre-bookable only but can be done on the spot either by phone or via QR code.

Excellent visit, couple of hours to look round. Lots to see and knowledge staff. Went up the tower, they are not joking when they said it was narrow and steep, and a touch claustrophobic, but worth the climb for the views across the city.

Beautiful building, dropping with history. Not very welcoming staff, couldnt wait to get us out of there

York is a great place to visit. The ministry is also a must to see.

Magnificent cathedral. A must see if you are visiting York. Well worth a visit...and your ticket is valid for a year.

Out standing architecture and beautifully designed. Enjoyed the visit very much

The largest gothic cathedral in western Europe and surely in everybodys top 10 list of the most beautiful buildings in Europe, probably the world.If you want to join a service or say a quiet prayer, entry is free but if not, it is so worth £10 to go in and see the wonder at first hand. Also really worthwhile joining one of the free guided tours; the guides are so knowledgable and interesting, the time flies by.The absolute highlights are the stained glass windows, with the sun shining through them they are astonishing. Dont miss the marvellous exhibition and the treasury in the crypt either. If you are reasonably fit, it is also worth climbing to the top of the tower. There are 275 steep, narrow and winding steps but the views over the city and surrounding countryside will take your breath away even more than the climb.

An unquestionably stunning building to visit, both externally and on the inside! This is an absolute must-see if youre visiting the area!