Religious Building · York, United Kingdom
York Minster
York Minster, formally the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York, is an Anglican cathedral in the city of York, North Yorkshire, England. Built 1220.
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Landmark facts
| Location | York, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1220 |
| Length | Length: 160 m |
| Coordinates | 53.9619° N, 1.0819° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What York Minster is known for
York Minster, formally the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York, is an Anglican cathedral in the city of York, North Yorkshire, England.
About York Minster
York Minster, formally the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York, is an Anglican cathedral in the city of York, North Yorkshire, England. The minster is the seat of the archbishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England, and is the mother church for the diocese of York and the province of York. It is administered by its dean and chapter.
History
A bishop of York was summoned to the Council of Arles in 314, indicating the presence of a Christian community in York at this time; however, archaeological evidence of Christianity in Roman York is limited. The first recorded church was a wooden structure built hurriedly in 627 to provide a place to baptise Edwin, King of Northumbria. The location of this church, and its pre-1080 successors, is unknown.
Planning a visit? Visit the official York Minster website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | York |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | RAF Linton-On-Ouse (HRT) |
| Distance from the airport | 19.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) · Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom · 24.5 miles away
- Manchester Airport (MAN) · Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · 64.8 miles away
- Newcastle International Airport (NCL) · Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom · 78.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is York Minster?
York Minster, formally the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York, is an Anglican cathedral in the city of York, North Yorkshire, England.
Where is York Minster located?
York Minster is in York, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 53.9619° N, 1.0819° W.
How do I get to York Minster?
The nearest town is York, and the nearest airport is RAF Linton-On-Ouse (HRT), about 19.2 miles away (straight line).
When was York Minster built?
York Minster was built 1220.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York_Minster — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q252575 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.yorkminster.org — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.