Visitor Amenities at York Minster

On-street accessible parking bays are available close to the Minster.

Blue Badge parking locations are situated near the venue.

An accessible toilet is located after the North Transept.

Audio induction loops are provided in parts of the interior of the Minster to assist hearing aid users.

A tactile model, tactile site plan, and Braille information are available to assist visually impaired visitors.

Lift and platform lift access is available to key areas like the Undercroft, Treasury, and Crypt.

Mobility scooter users are welcome in the majority of the building.

Only service animals are allowed inside the Minster.

There is a choice of ramped or stepped access with handrails from Precentor's Court.

The majority of the building is accessible by wheelchair and mobility scooter users.

The main features of the Minster have level, ramped, or lift access. The Central Tower is not wheelchair accessible as it requires climbing 275 spiral stone steps.

Baby changing facilities are available near the North Transept.

Male and female toilets, including ambulant toilet cubicles, are available near the North Transept.

The Minster Shop is available on-site with flat-level and ramped access.

PENfriend™ audio descriptions are available for tactile models, and online audio descriptions are offered for specific exhibitions.

Guided tours are free to visitors from Monday to Saturday.

Assisted guided tours with specially trained guides are available but require 6 weeks' advance notice.

A tactile plan allows blind and visually impaired visitors to go on a self-guided journey to discover tactile features.

The main railway station is about 1km away and bus services run close to the Minster.

No pets or emotional support animals are allowed inside the Minster, except service animals.

An admission desk is located at the glass porch entrance for purchasing tickets.