Experts' Choice Award York Minster
What the experts agree on
One of Northern Europe's largest medieval Gothic cathedrals, famed for its unmatched stained-glass windows, Chapter House, and crypt. Climb the tower for panoramic views over York.
“The interior was built from the 13C-15C and contains the largest collection of medieval stained-glass windows to be seen on a single site in England.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The remarkable York Minster is the largest medieval cathedral in all of Northern Europe, and one of the world's most beautiful Gothic buildings." Full review
Fodor's "Don't miss the exquisite 13th-century Chapter House, the Treasury, the Crypt, and the Undercroft Museum, recently refurbished to include more interactive exhibits." Full review
The Telegraph "A Gothic beauty, York Minster is the largest medieval cathedral in Northern Europe." Full review
Atlas Obscura "This memorial to World War II's fallen airmen shows us the movements of the stars that once guided them. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "Semaphore saints, a golden dragon's head, and a stone carved with religious warnings all call this cathedral home. " Full review
Frommer's "The central tower is lantern shaped in the Perpendicular style; on a clear day the fit can climb its stone spiral staircase for panoramic views, at an extra charge. " Full review
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Don't miss the medieval stained glass, or, in the Undercroft beneath the central tower
National Geographic "Not far from the abbey stands York Minster, northern Europe’s oldest Gothic cathedral. It is home to the spirit of a deceased parishioner who has been known to attend services."
The Guardian "Another diversion would take you up High Petergate to the Minster, but that's a day's exploration in itself. Limit yourself to a swift perusal of the facades, including the house of Sir..."
