Beverley Minster
A Gothic parish church on the scale of a cathedral, with a finely crafted twin-towered west front and the best-preserved group of medieval musician carvings in England.
Beverley Minster is one of England's largest parish churches that is not a cathedral, built between the 13th and 15th centuries. Its twin-towered west front is celebrated as a model of Perpendicular Gothic. Inside are the richly carved Percy Tomb, Saxon stone seats and numerous medieval musician sculptures. Entry is free, and rooftop visits to see the wooden treadwheel crane can be booked. The town of Beverley also has St Mary's Church and a racecourse. It is about an hour's drive or bus ride from York, making it ideal for a half-day trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (visits restricted during Sunday services)
Nearby sights
- Castle Howard
- York Castle Museum
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Clifford's Tower
- Fairfax House
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Shambles
- York City Walls