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All Saints Church, North Street

A historic medieval sanctuary in York famous for its magnificent stained glass.

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Explore a central house of worship with a history stretching back eleven centuries. This Grade I listed parish church features a celebrated collection of medieval stained glass, tranquil spaces for prayer, and a regular calendar of community gatherings, talks, and music recitals.

A historic Grade I listed York church featuring an exceptional collection of medieval stained glass and over eleven centuries of continuous Christian worship.

About All Saints Church, North Street

All Saints Church, North Street is a Grade I listed parish church in York with a worship history spanning eleven centuries. The medieval building is renowned for its outstanding collection of medieval stained glass, which is recognized as one of the finest in the United Kingdom. Restored in 2024, this active house of worship welcomes daily visitors to explore its historic interior and community events.

Interior view of All Saints Church showing the nave, chancel, and a wooden rood screen with a crucifix and statues beneath a red and white timber ceiling.

All Saints Church, North Street opening hours in York

Check today’s opening status, weekly schedule, and special date changes for All Saints Church, North Street. Use these opening hours to plan your arrival and avoid closed times in York.

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10:00-16:00

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All Saints Church, North Street Admission Details

Visitors to All Saints Church, North Street in York can experience this historic parish church with ease, as there is no admission fee. General admission to the venue is completely free for adults, making the site highly accessible for everyone. Because entry is free, visitors do not need to purchase tickets in advance or navigate complex booking categories to explore the historic stained glass and medieval heritage inside.

General Admission

Free

Open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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All Saints Church, North Street Location

All Saints Church, North Street is situated in central York, England, making it highly accessible for visitors exploring the historic city. Located on North Street, this Grade I listed church has served as a place of prayer since the twelfth century. Its central location makes it a convenient stop for anyone wishing to view its outstanding collection of medieval stained glass.

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The Historic Art and Heritage of All Saints Church, North Street

Located in York, All Saints Church, North Street is a Grade I listed parish church with a legacy of continuous worship spanning eleven centuries. Inside, visitors encounter one of the finest collections of medieval stained glass in the United Kingdom, alongside historic monuments and a rare anchorhold. Following a major restoration in 2024, the sanctuary beautifully preserves its twelfth-century architectural details and tranquil atmosphere. Guests can explore the ancient interior, attend regular services, or experience cultural events like history lectures and live organ recitals.

Three-panel medieval stained glass window with Gothic tracery, depicting religious scenes in vibrant red, blue, green, and yellow glass with figures in arched compartments

The History of All Saints Church, North Street

All Saints Church, North Street in York has served as a place of prayer since the twelfth century, with a nave from that era and thirteenth-century arcades. The site expanded with a fourteenth-century east end rebuilding and a fifteenth-century anchorite house, rebuilt in 1910. Officially recognized as a **Grade I listed building**, the church underwent significant restorations in 1867 and 1991. Its historic interior features a 1675 pulpit and a 1906 chancel screen.

Nave construction in the 12th century
1100Construction
The earliest extant structural component of All Saints' Church is the nave, which dates back to the 12th century.
Arcade construction in the 13th century
1200Architecture
The church's arcades are historical architectural features that were constructed during the 13th century.
East end rebuilding and chapel addition in the 14th century
1300Construction
During the 14th century, the east end of the church was rebuilt and chancel chapels were added to the building structure.
Anchorite building construction in the 15th century
1400Construction
An anchorite building was erected at the west end of the church during the 15th century, featuring a squint to allow the inhabitant to hear the Mass.
Installation of the pulpit in 1675
1675Architecture
The interior of the church includes a historic pulpit that dates back to the year 1675.
Major restoration completed in 1867
1866-1867Renovation
The church underwent a significant restoration between 1866 and 1867 led by architects JB and W Atkinson. The work included replacing half the roof, rebuilding the south aisle wall, adding a porch and vestry, installing a new organ, and laying Minton tiles in the chancel.
Organ installation in 1867
1867Milestone
A new pipe organ, built by the firm Forster and Andrews, was installed in the church as part of the 1867 restoration project.
Chancel screen installation in 1906
1906Renovation
A chancel screen was installed in the church in 1906, designed by architect E. Ridsdale Tate.
Anchorite building reconstruction in 1910
1910Renovation
The anchorite's house, originally built in the 15th century, was rebuilt by E. Ridsdale Tate in 1910.
Restoration work in 1991
1991Renovation
The church building underwent another restoration process in 1991, directed by the architect Peter Marshall.
Grade I heritage listing
Cultural significance
The church is officially recognized as a Grade I listed building due to its historical and architectural significance.

Your Curious Questions: All Saints Church, North Street FAQ

Wondering how to call or email the historic All Saints Church, North Street in York? While this medieval gem keeps things wonderfully analogue with no public phone or email listed, they happily open their doors for free standard entry daily from 10:00 to 16:00. No tickets or modern tech required—just wander on in.

What are the weekend opening hours for All Saints Church, North Street?

On weekends, All Saints Church, North Street is open on both Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 16:00.

Is All Saints Church, North Street open on Mondays?

Yes, All Saints Church, North Street is open on Mondays from 10:00 to 16:00.

What time does All Saints Church, North Street close?

All Saints Church, North Street closes at 16:00 daily, opening every morning at 10:00.

What are the opening hours of All Saints Church, North Street?

All Saints Church, North Street is open daily from 10:00 to 16:00.

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Visual Highlights of All Saints Church, North Street

Images of All Saints Church, North Street in York capture the exceptional artistry of its medieval stained glass, showing vibrant panels filled with gothic tracery and narrative scenes. The visual journey also highlights the historic interior, featuring stone arches, a decorated timber ceiling, and an ornate wooden rood screen. These previews reveal the spiritual and artistic legacy of the historic site.

Three-panel medieval stained glass window depicting the Corporal Acts of Mercy with figures in red, blue, and white robes arranged in narrative scenes.

Tall three-paneled stained glass window with a pointed arch top featuring quatrefoil tracery, depicting a central crucifixion scene flanked by standing religious figures in red and green robes.

Three-panel Gothic stained glass window showing three haloed figures holding staffs, dressed in red, blue, and white robes, with diamond lattice patterns below.

Three-panel stained glass window depicting robed religious figures with halos, topped with architectural canopies and featuring heraldic shields at the bottom

Three-panel Gothic stained glass window with multiple narrative scenes in blue, red, white, and yellow, featuring figures at the bottom of each panel

Three-panel medieval stained glass window depicting religious figures in blue, red, and yellow glass with decorative tracery at the top

Three-panel medieval stained glass window depicting nine orders of angels in colorful robes of red, blue, purple, and yellow, with Gothic arched tops and Latin inscriptions between panels

Three-panel medieval stained glass window showing haloed religious figures in the left and right panels, heraldic shields in roundels in the central panel, and small donor figures at the bottom of each side panel

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