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Cathedral
York Minster
Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of York. It is a working church that also welcomes visitors.
A mini guide to
Minster Quarter
York Minster and the medieval streets, gates and halls around it
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York Minster and the medieval streets, gates and halls around it
The Minster Quarter is the north-eastern heart of the walled city. York Minster, a working church, stands at its centre, with the medieval gateways of Bootham Bar and Monk Bar on either side and the quiet lanes of Minster Yard, Goodramgate and the Bedern close by.
Treasurer's House, St William's College and several small medieval churches are within a few minutes' walk. High Petergate, Low Petergate and Goodramgate have shops, cafés and pubs, and the city walls can be joined at Bootham Bar and Monk Bar.
Highlights
Start here
If you only have a few hours, these are good places to begin.
House museum
Treasurer's House
Grade I listed house beside the Minster, looked after by the National Trust.
City gate
Bootham Bar
Medieval gateway on the north-west side of the city walls, at the end of High Petergate.
City gate
Monk Bar
Medieval gateway in the north-east stretch of the city walls, at the end of Goodramgate.
Historic building
St William's College
Grade I listed timber-framed building beside the Minster, built as a college for chantry priests.
Church
Holy Trinity, Goodramgate
Medieval church reached through a small archway off Goodramgate, cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust.
Directions Website Report a problem with Holy Trinity, Goodramgate
Find your way
On the map
The map shows Minster Quarter and the streets around it. The Getting there page lists nearby stops and stations.
Insider tips
Before you go
1
Check the Minster's website
York Minster is a working church with ticketed entry. Its website sets out ticket options, services and accessibility, so check it before you go.
2
Walk the walls from a bar
The council says the walls are free to walk, but they close in icy or windy weather and have steps. Bootham Bar and Monk Bar are two places to join them; check the council page for closures.
3
Look for the small churches
Holy Trinity, Goodramgate, is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust, and St Michael le Belfrey stands beside the Minster. Check each church's page for opening arrangements.
4
Treasurer's House
The National Trust looks after Treasurer's House beside the Minster. Check its page for current opening, as arrangements can change.
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- Minster Quarter (area photo): Chris Gorringe, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- York Minster: MatzeTrier, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Treasurer's House: Malcolmxl5, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Bootham Bar: Malcolmxl5, CC0, source
- Monk Bar: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0, source
- St William's College: Kaly99, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Holy Trinity, Goodramgate: Johnlp (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Merchant Taylors' Hall: User:Kaly99, CC BY 2.5, source
- Bedern Hall: Malcolmxl5, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- St Michael le Belfrey: John Salmon, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Dean's Park: Drkirstyross, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- York Theatre Royal: Jhsteel, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- King's Manor: Mike Faherty, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- The Shambles and Stonegate: Paul Buckingham, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate: Steven Fruitsmaak, Public domain, source
- Micklegate and Bishopthorpe Road: Tim Green, CC BY 2.0, source
- Station and Museum Gardens: Tim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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