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York Minster Tickets and Entry Guide

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Planning your visit to this magnificent Gothic cathedral in York is key to a smooth experience. Entry options typically cover the monumental architecture, the medieval stained glass, the Undercroft Museum, and the Central Tower climb. Because ticket options, pricing, and specific time slots for the tower can vary, we strongly advise verifying the latest details and booking options through official sources before you go.

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York Minster tickets and prices in York: complete ticket options, discounts, and visitor pricing guide
Compare official York Minster ticket categories, free-entry eligibility, and price tiers before you book in York.
Use this ticket overview to quickly understand admission prices for York Minster, including adult, child, student, senior, group, and member options in York. The table below highlights current ticket structures, conditions, and extra notes so you can plan your visit budget with confidence.

York Minster ticket pricing overview and admission policy in York

Paid admission

Prices vary depending on visit date (before or after September 1st). York residents and local students can enter the Minster for free. Children 17 and under are free for Minster-only tickets.

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York Minster ticket categories, prices, and access conditions

Minster Only - Adult / Senior (until Sept 1)
£18.20

Valid for visits up to 1 September

Minster Only - Adult / Senior (from Sept 2)
£20.00

Valid for visits from 2 September onwards

Minster Only - Student (until Sept 1)
£15.00

For students not studying in York Valid for visits up to 1 September

Minster Only - Student (from Sept 2)
£16.00

For students not studying in York Valid for visits from 2 September onwards

Minster Only - Child (17 and under)
Free

Free with a paying adult

Minster Only - York Resident / York Student
Free

Requires proof of address or York student ID

Minster and Central Tower - Adult / Senior (until Sept 1)
£24.20

Valid for visits up to 1 September

Minster and Central Tower - Adult / Senior (from Sept 2)
£26.00

Valid for visits from 2 September onwards

Minster and Central Tower - Student (until Sept 1)
£21.00

For students not studying in York Valid for visits up to 1 September

Minster and Central Tower - Student (from Sept 2)
£22.00

For students not studying in York Valid for visits from 2 September onwards

Minster and Central Tower - Child (ages 8–17)
£6.00
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What are the ticket prices for York Minster?

York Minster general admission ticket prices vary by ticket type and visit date. For the Minster Only ticket, adult and senior admission is 18.20 GBP for visits up to 1 September, rising to 20.00 GBP from 2 September onwards. For the Minster and Central Tower combined ticket, adult and senior entry is 24.20 GBP up to 1 September and 26.00 GBP from 2 September onwards.

Does York Minster offer free entry for children?

Yes, children aged 17 and under get free entry to York Minster for the Minster Only ticket when accompanied by a paying adult. If you wish to visit the Minster and Central Tower, tickets for children aged 8 to 17 cost 6.00 GBP.

Are there student tickets available at York Minster?

Yes, York Minster offers student tickets at a reduced rate. For students not studying in York, Minster Only tickets are 15.00 GBP up to 1 September and 16.00 GBP from 2 September onwards, while Minster and Central Tower tickets are 21.00 GBP up to 1 September and 22.00 GBP from 2 September onwards. Students studying in York can enter the Minster Only for free with a valid student ID.

Do York residents get free admission to York Minster?

Yes, York residents are eligible for free admission to York Minster for the Minster Only ticket. You must provide valid proof of address or a York student ID to receive free entry.

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