York Minster

We visited this cathedral three days ago and it was *well* worth the admission cost, as with the cathedral in Lincoln (the naysayers seem blissfully unaware of just how costly it is to maintain this type of building). Here, too, we took one of the (free) tours and it was another terrific experience; our guide was incredily knowledgeable and she also had a great sense of humor. The tours are supposed to last for one hour, but she went over by about 20 minutes — although we certainly didn’t mind, as we were enthralled throughout the tour.

Wow! I had forgotten how spectacular this place is. The architecture is phenomenal.
There is plenty to see here and you can spend loads of time wandering about reading everything. There are plenty of seats to take the weight off your feet too.
There is a cost of approx £10 to get in, this does go up if you want to visit the tower as well. Be warned it isn’t for those with mobility issues.
This is a must for all visitors to York.

Not much more to say than the other reviews.
It’s a bit pricey at £10 (£15 to do the tower) but it does cost £20,000 a day to run.
The place is massive. The view is good but not worth it if the weather is crap.
The best bit is half way up where you can see the buttresses close up.
The underground area is cool as you can see the remains of the Roman fort.

you can’t even walk around inside the cathedral without paying the 10 pound fee. I have never had this experience in a church! this put a damper on the entire experience for me. yesterday I was at Durham Cathedral which is equally impressive (perhaps even more so) and admission is free.
yes, it’s beautiful and enormous inside, the stained glass windows are impressive. for the entry fee you can climb to the top of the tower in a scheduled group. be warned, the steps are very narrow and the climb is steep so if you are out of shape, you may want to skip it. there were two couples in our group who who gave up. it’s about a 10 or 15 minute climb. once at the top, the views are beautiful, but it’s super windy. hang on to your hat :)
after you’ve paid the fee you’re free to walk around the church and there are other guided tours which delve into the history. the gift shop is nice and had reasonably priced prints of the cathedral.
so I am glad I saw it, but the price of admission still bugs me

At £10 to enter, £15 to climb the stairs to the top, York Minster is the 2^nd largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. It is worth a visit if you’re so inclined and paid admission will get you admission for the rest of the year. Think of it as pay today and free for the next 364 days. Unless it’s a leap year. The cathedral is magnificent. The stained glass windows are awe inspiring. I didn’t pay to climb the stairs but I did pay to go inside. This I found to be strange since most attractions in England (museums and the like) have been free. But I don’t mind paying for the restoration of this lovely building. And it is quite lovely.
The minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-​highest office of the Church of England. It was completed and consecrated in 1472 and had undergone many changes since first being constructed. It’s a gorgeous building and is surprisingly warm inside.

At £10 a pop (£15 if you want to climb the tower. We did!) I was quite surprised at having to pay to visit a Cathedral, most likely because we’re spoiled with free museums and attractions in Glasgow, and the idea of paying for, essentially, going to church seemed rather vulgar. But the mother wanted to see the inside of this architectural masterpiece, and was paying, so I indulged.
Like previous reviews have mentioned, with the exception of the crypt, there isn’t much in the way of exhibits. What you’re paying for is the centuries old structure and interior, and the monolithic task of climbing 275 steps to explore a 360 degree view of York. Which, for me at least, wasn’t as painful as I thought it would be. Be warned, you need to have a decent level of fitness and ok with enclosed spaces, as the stairway narrows the further up you go.
The one small exhibit displaying a portion of the Roman street under the Minster was quite fun. We indulged our inner children and had a go at building an archway out of blocks (no guide or instructions, by the way), and take advantage of the dress up section. If it hadn’t been for an aged Museum attendee stalking us we would have donned the stone masons hard hats and did a chorus of YMCA.
Anyway, tickets are valid for a year, so if you know a friend that has visited hit them up! ;)

Wow — awesome, striking, magnificent, ‘they don’t make em like this anymore’ — these are all things that could be said about York Minster.
The truth is that I’ve always admired it from outside in the past but I was that much of a skinflint that I’d never feel like coughing up for a trip inside (beyond the reception anyway…) — But on this occasion we were looking to do some touristy stuff for a hour and thought it perfect time to nip in and see what it’s all about — especially considering if you show a valid train ticket to York on that day and you can get 2 for 1 tickets (should have been £20 but we got 2 tickets for £10)
This is a great building with stunning architecture and loads to do and see inside — make sure you check it out yourself!

It’s the second largest Gothic cathedral in the world, and it completely lives up to the hype. If you like history even a little bit, you’ll be intrigued; construction started in the 1200s and was completed in 1472. Just think about it. The stained glass windows are magnificent, and be sure to look up at the detailed ceilings and down at the floor as well. Other highlights are the Hindley clock, astronomical clock (a World War II memorial), and the undercroft and crypt. They let you take photos inside as well as long as you’re discrete, which is nice.
Climbing the 275 steep steps to the top of the Central Tower is grueling, but completely worth it for the magnificent view and awe of medieval achitecture– obviously, no powertools were used to create this.
Like all cathedrals, the price is relatively steep; tickets are 14 pounds per person for the cathedral and the tower. One perk is that they’re good for a year, so if you’re in town for a few days you can always explore again. We were lucky enough to find out about a lunchtime organ concert the day after our visit, and used our tickets to go back. If you ever have an opportunity to hear their organ, take it.
One of the highlights of our trip to the UK.

Une très belle cathédrale au style gothique !
Bien différent de nos cathédrale française, l’architecture est vraiment intéressante !
Incontournable si vous êtes de passage à York !

C’est une jolie cathédrale! Elle est très lumineuse, il y a de belles sculptures d’hommes, de têtes d’animaux…
Bref si vous être dans le coin, n’hésitez pas!
En plus c’est une église au style gothique pleine d’histoire!

Das York Minster, zu deutsch Münster, ist eine der größten Kirchengebäude in Großbritannien. Und auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert. Der riesige Kirchenraum, das Chorgestühl, die Nebenräume des alten Klosters, Domkapitel, sind sehenswert. Alles ist sehr anschaulich erklärt, Pläné und Erklärungen gibt es auf vielen Sprachen inkl. Deutsch.
Auch einen Besuch der Gewölbe unter dem Minster ist sehr Interessant, einen Audioguide gibt es auch auf Deutsch.
Zu sehen sind im Untergrund römische und mittelalterliche Fundamente, die Krypta, die Gruft und die Geschichte des Minsters und Yorks auf sehr anschauliche Weise.
Wer gut zu Fuß und auf jeden Fall Schwindelfrei ist und einen etwas abenteuerlichen Aufstieg nicht scheut sollte auf den Turm steigen. Nicht nur der Aufstieg ist schon ein Erlebniss, der Blick über York und das Umland von der Turmplattform ist wirklich sehenswert. Wärend des Aufstiegs kann man auch einen Blick von oben in den Kirchenraum bekommen.
Planen sie für den Minster auf jeden Fall etwas mehr Zeit ein wenn sie alles besichtigen möchten.
Ein Kritikpunkt sind die Preise, um alles zu sehen sind fast 10 B Pfund zu bezahlen. Dafür ist die Audiotour kostenlos.
Mit Zeit und Geld ist der Minster absolut Sehenswert.