IS YORK MINSTER A CHURCH OR A TOURIST ATTRACTION?
York Minster is first and foremost a “working church” with a vibrant and high quality choral tradition, and services which meet the needs of regular worshippers and the wide variety of other groups which come for carol services, ordinations, memorial services, weddings and celebrations. On average there are 35 services a week. People come for private prayer, to find a quiet spot for thought, to speak to a priest, for confession, for comfort and for help. It is a place of pilgrimage and prayer, where God can be encountered. York Minster is also one of the most visited buildings in Britain. It is the largest Gothic structure north of the Alps, and is renowned for its exceptional collection of medieval stained glass, the quality of its carved stonework, the lightness and beauty of its interior, and its place in the nations history. It is a jewel in the crown of Englands heritage. The money you pay will help ensure that future generations can continue to worship in and visit this glorious
