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York Minster
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York Minster is the cathedral of York, standing at the heart of the city. Visitors can tour the nave and the medieval stained glass, visit the Undercroft Museum and Crypt, and climb the 275 steps of the Central Tower.
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Where to stay
- York city centreHotels and guest houses within a few minutes' walk of the Minster
- BoothamGuest houses just outside the city walls, a short walk away
- MicklegateHistoric street on the west side of the walls, about 15 minutes' walk
- Near York stationConvenient for trains, about ten minutes' walk
Getting there
- York station is about a ten-minute walk away
- The nearest bus stop is St Leonard's Place
- There is no parking at the cathedral; six Park and Ride sites are available, with the nearest stop on Museum Street
- City of York Council pay-and-display car parks include Monk Bar, Union Terrace and Bootham Row
Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.
More places near York Minster
- York Christmas Market (St Nicholas Fair)under a mile
- York Barbicanunder a mile
- York Racecourse (Knavesmire)about 2 miles
- York Community Stadium (LNER Community Stadium)about 2 miles
- Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorialabout 5 miles
- Wetherby Racecourseabout 12 miles
- Castle Howardabout 13 miles
- Bramham Park (Leeds Festival)about 14 miles
Questions people ask
Where is the best place to stay near York Minster?
York city centre: Hotels and guest houses within a few minutes' walk of the Minster. Bootham: Guest houses just outside the city walls, a short walk away. Micklegate: Historic street on the west side of the walls, about 15 minutes' walk. Near York station: Convenient for trains, about ten minutes' walk.
How do I get to York Minster?
York station is about a ten-minute walk away. The nearest bus stop is St Leonard's Place. There is no parking at the cathedral; six Park and Ride sites are available, with the nearest stop on Museum Street. City of York Council pay-and-display car parks include Monk Bar, Union Terrace and Bootham Row.
Any tips for visiting York Minster?
Wheeled bags and bags larger than hand luggage cannot be taken inside, so leave luggage at your hotel or a left-luggage facility in the city first. Sightseeing hours differ on Sundays, so check the website before you go.
Which airport is closest to York Minster?
The nearest airport on this site is Leeds Bradford Airport, about 24 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.