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York - Castles, Cathedrals,
Monuments,
Stately Homes & Palaces
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Since the stone age, man has been
creating majestic structures that we still marvel at
today.
Whether you are interested in ancient monuments,
battlefield sites,
re-enactments,
Roman and Norman forts and castles, Stately Homes, Country Houses, Historic
Cathedrals, Ruined Abbeys etc, this is the page that
should give you the information you need.
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Here we try to list properties in
private ownership but open to the public (even if only
occasionally) as well as those in the care of the
National Trust or English/Scottish Heritage.
We know that not all the
properties in York are listed. Please help us
make this guide comprehensive by giving details of
missing attractions
here.
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JORVIK VIKING CENTRE
Coppergate Walk, York, YO1 9WT
Tel: 01904 643211
Fax: 01904 627097
E-mail:
enquiries@vikingjorvik.com
Web:
www.vikingjorvik.com
1000 years, old Vikings
settlement with smells, sands and atmosphere.
Agricultural evidence found
on site. Archaeologists on site for a touch of
the past. All staff are costumed. Resource
centre is award winning. Ancient sites and
crafts.
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Lendal Tower
York
E-mail:
mail@lendaltower.co.uk
Sitting on stones laid down by Roman Emperor
Septimus Severus AD208, the foundations of this
place stood strong for over a thousand years
guarding a city that was the centre of the
entire western civilised world, Eboracum. As
part of the exclusive de Bretton Private
Collection from early 2007 you will be able to
stay at Lendal Tower, one of York's most
celebrated historic monuments.
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YORK MINSTER
Visitors Department, St. William's College, 5
College Street, York, YO1 7JF
Tel: 01904 557216 Booking
Line: 01904 557216 Fax:
01904 557218
E-mail:
visitors@yorkminster.org
Web:
www.yorkminster.org
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The largest
Medieval Gothic cathedral north of the
Alps and a treasure house of 800 years of
stained glass.
Explore the history beneath your feet in
the Undercroft and enjoy magnificent
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York Minster from the
North.
Photo: Judges Postcards |
FOUNDATIONS & TREASURY: Roman, Saxon and
Norman remains amid recently-renewed foundations.
Treasury contains plate and other treasures of
Minster and other churches.
Admission charge.
CHAPTER HOUSE: Unique building of medieval
period with beautiful carved stone.
Admission charge.
CENTRAL TOWER: York's best viewpoint - a
climb demanding stamina.
Admission charge. (Closed in bad weather).
THE CRYPT: This contains the oldest parts
of the building and is situated below the choir.
Admission charge.
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HIDDEN CHURCHES OF...
Yorkshire
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Churches, cathedrals, abbeys, minsters --
Yorkshire abounds with them, and of them all,
York Minster must be one of the most famous.
But there's a lot more to York -- and
Yorkshire -- than the Minster.
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Lastingham Church - Photo:
Dave Eagle
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For a real trip back in
time, head for the village of Lastingham,
about twenty miles in from the coast, just
north of Scarborough.
St. Cedd built a monastery there in 654 as an
outpost of Lindisfarne, which had been founded
just 19 years previously.
In the 9th century the monastery was abandoned
during Viking raids, and it wasn't until the
second half of the 11th century that a church
was rebuilt, including the crypt, dedicated to
St. Cedd, which is still there today.
It was abandoned again for a time, but has
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The crypt,
with its
columns and
capitals
remarkably
untouched by
time, looks
today just
as it must
have done
almost a
millennium
ago.
More...
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Holy Trinity Church
Goodramgate, York, YO1 2LF
Tel: 01904 613451
Holy Trinity hides in a small, secluded, leafy
churchyard, with the Minster towering behind. It
is York’s hidden gem - a tranquil haven among
the busy city streets. Dating mostly from the
15th century, the floors are uneven, and the
arcades slightly askew. The colour of the stone
and the gentle light from the stained glass give
enormous warmth and charm to the interior.
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All Saints'
North Street, York
Tel: 01904 728122
Exceptional 15thC glass and carved roof, please
contact for opening times.
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All Saints'
Pavement, High Ousegate
Ancient Guild Church of York. Fine lantern
tower, l4thC glass, l5thC ceiling, l7thC pulpit.
Unusual doorknocker, brass and Anglo-Danish
l0thC grave cover. l9thC windows by Kempe.
Please contact for opening times.
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Priory Church of the Holy
Trinity
Micklegate, York
Tel: 01904 623798 (Rectory)
Part of former Benedictine priory. Stocks in
churchyard. Please contact for opening times.
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St. Cuthbert's
Peasholme Green, York
Tel: 01904 624190
One of York's oldest churches, dating from 687;
links with General Wolfe. Now the administrative
centre for St. Michael-le-Belfrey church. Please
contact for opening times.
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St. Denys
Walmgate, York
An old church with fine Norman porch and city's
oldest glass. Please contact for opening times.
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St. Helen's
St. Helen's Square, York
York's civic church, with l5thC glass. Please
contact for opening times.
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St. Martin-Le-Grand
Coney Street, York
An attractive amalgam of ancient and modern
architecture and the famous St. Martin window,
also notable clock. Please contact for opening
times.
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St. Mary's Abbey
Museum Gardens, York
Ruins of great medieval abbey, formerly
backcloth for York Mystery Plays. Please contact
for opening times.
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St. Mary's
Bishophill Junior, York
Tel: 01904 623798
Ancient parish church with Saxon tower
constructed from remains of Roman buildings.
Interior llth-l5thC. (Keyholder, who will
accompany visitors, at 4 Smales Street). Please
contact for opening times.
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St. Michael Le Belfrey
Deangate, York
16thC church where Guy Fawkes was baptised.
Considered to be the finest Parish church of
Henry VIII's reign anywhere. l8thC reredos and
communion rails by John Etty. Stained glass from
1330. Please contact for opening times.
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St. Michaels
The Spurriergate Centre, Spurriergate, York
Tel: 01904 629393
An eating place and a meeting place with a
difference! 12thC church sensitively converted
to a Christian Centre serving wholesome, fleshly
prepared food, selling fairly traded goods, and
offering a listening ear, Lofty l2thC arcades,
part of a Jesse window and a fine l8thC reredos.
Please contact for opening times.
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St Olave's
Marygate, York
Tel: 01904 625186 (Vicarage)
11thC foundation by Danish Earl Siward -
building is l5thC and l8thC. Please contact for
opening times.
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St. Sampson's
St. Sampson's Centre, Church Street, York
Tel: 01904 652247
A medieval church skilfully converted into a day
centre for senior citizens. Anyone aged 60 years
and over is welcome to come in. Light
refreshments. Please contact for opening times.
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DUNCOMBE PARK
Helmsley, York, YO62 5EB
Tel: 01439 770213 Fax:
01439 771114
E-mail:
info@duncombepark.com
Web: www.duncombepark.com
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The delightful home
of Lord and Lady Feversham is set in the
magnificent landscape of North Yorkshire just a
stone throw away from the North York Moors.
Unoccupied for more than 60 years but now fully
restored as a family home.
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Containing many original C18th family portraits
and Lord Feversham's fine collection of period
furniture. Duncombe Park is amongst Yorkshire’s
most amazing historic houses and estates,
offering something for everyone to enjoy, from
elegant rooms and the spectacular gardens to the
finest shopping, food and drink and many miles
of walks in the parkland. The house, gardens,
parkland centre, tearooms and gift shops are
open during May to end of October . Duncombe
Park has a long tradition of welcoming local
people and holiday makers from around the world.
For further information on this York attraction
see our website.
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NUNNINGTON HALL
Nunnington, York, YO62 5UY
Tel: 01439 748283 Fax:
01439 748284
E-mail:
nunningtonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The sheltered walled garden on the bank of the
River Rye with its delightful mixed borders,
orchards of traditional fruit varieties and
spring-flowering meadows, complements this
mellow 17th-century manor house. From the
magnificent oak-panelled hall, follow three
staircases to discover family rooms, the
nursery, the haunted room and the attics, with
their fascinating Carlisle collection of
miniature rooms fully furnished to reflect
different periods.
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RIEVAULX TERRACE & TEMPLES
Rievaulx, York, YO62 5LJ
Tel: 01439 798340 (summer) Fax:
01439 748284
E-mail:
rievaulxterrace@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
A ½ml long grass terrace and adjoining woodland,
with vistas over Rievaulx Abbey (English
Heritage) to Ryedale and the Hambleton Hills.
There is an abundance of spring flowers and two
mid-18th-century temples. The Ionic Temple,
intended as a banqueting house, has elaborate
ceiling paintings and fine 18th-century
furniture.
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Beningbrough Hall &
Gardens
Beningbrough, York, YO30 1DD
Tel: 01904 470666 Fax: 01904
470002
This wonderful Georgian house is filled with
18th century treasures including portraits
loaned by the National Portrait Gallery. There
are beautiful gardens and parkland. All this is
complemented by a Victorian laundry, excellent
facilities for children, shop and restaurant.
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Castle Howard
York, YO60 7DA
Tel: 01653 648444 Fax:
01653 648501
E-mail:
house@castlehoward.co.uk
Web:
www.castlehoward.co.uk
Castle Howard, one of the most beautiful
historic houses in England. With it’s antique
collections, breathtaking grounds, fountains,
lakes and spectacular gardens. It is a special
day out for everyone.
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Kirkham Priory
Whitwell on the Hill, York, YO60 7JS
Tel: 01653 618768
The ruins of this Augustinian priory, including
a magnificent carved gatehouse, are set in a
peaceful & secluded valley by the River Derwent.
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Sutton Park Stately Home
Sutton on the Forest, York, YO61 1DP
Tel: 01347 810249 Fax:
01347 211251
Located in the village of Sutton on the Forest.
Home to Sir Reginald and Lady Sheffield, the
house is early Georgian style and contains
examples of exquisite hand-painted Chinese
wallpaper and a wonderful collection of
porcelain including Meissen and Sevres. Enjoy a
stroll in the gardens which overlooks spacious
parkland which is thought to have been designed
by Meikle, a follower of Capability Brown.
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The Barley Hall
2 Coffee Yard, York, YO1 8AR
Tel: 01904 610275 Fax:
01904 653848
E-mail:
barley.hall@btclick.com
Web:
www.barleyhall.org.uk
Experience life in a medieval townhouse. Explore
Alderman Snawsell’s home with an audio-tour
featuring Judi Dench and Robert Hardy. Discover
how Barley Hall is being meticulously restored
to its former splendour. Private tours,
weddings, banquets, receptions, special events
all year.
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Treasurers House
Minster Yard, York, YO1 7JL
Tel: 01904 624247 Fax:
01904 647372
Named after the Treasurer of York Minster and
built over a Roman road, the house is not all
that it seems. Nestled behind the Minster, the
size, splendour and contents of this elegant
house are a constant surprise to visitors - as
are the famous ghost stories. Carefully restored
and presented with 16th- and 20th-century
decoration, furniture, china and glass by
wealthy local Victorian industrialist Frank
Green.
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Merchant Adventurers of
York
Merchants Adventurers Hall, Fossgate, York, YO1
9XD
Tel: 01904 654818 Fax:
01904 654818
E-mail:
enquiries@theyorkcompany.co.uk
Web:
www.theyorkcompany.co.uk
The Hall was built between 1357-1361 and is of
major international importance. It is Europe's
finest medieval Guildhall and is scheduled as an
ancient monument. Probably nowhere else in the
world can be seen in one building the three
rooms serving the three functions of a medieval
guild: business, charity and religion. Above is
the superb timbered Great Hall and below is the
Undercroft or Hospital.
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Fairfax House
Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN
Tel: 01904 655543 Fax:
01904 652262
E-mail:
peterbrown@fairfaxhouse.co.uk
Web:
www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk
Hundreds of years after Romans and Vikings, but
still two hundred years before our time, this
fine 18th century town house saw Regency gentry
come and go. See all their furnishings and
fittings and marvel at the preparations that
went into their splendid banquets.
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