http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster York Minster - York, 1 Chapter House Street, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom en http://cdn.trustedplaces.com/i/uploads/placepics/140595_1510aa13.140.jpg http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster/1x0n37
Review by cmmort

Rating: 5.00
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Just wow! I don't think you can put into words (but obviously I'm going to try!) the importance/brilliance/impressiveness of the Minster. Even as a resident of York, I find the Minster is something that I just never take for granted. Every time I come into town there it is reminding me what a special and beautiful city I live in.

The stonework on the outside of the building and its sheer size is mindboggling enough, before you even step through the door. Inside there is just so much to see and take in, but what I love most - and I'm not at all religious - is the feeling of calm and tranquility as you walk around. The stained glass, particularly the rose window, is spectacular and the Quire is fantastic.
Hearing the choir practising in the Quire was a real treat!

Entry to the Minster itself is £5.50, but you can use your receipt to visit again for free. Local residents just need to take their Yorkcards (library cards) to the desk and be issued with a Minster card for free entry whenever! I took my family along last week when they came up to visit and everyone was truly impressed - most of all me and I shall certainly be making use of my Minster card from now on! (NB The crypt and tower cost extra, even York residents have to pay - but I'm sure that it's well worth it and will definitely be up the tower when I don't have my 90-year-old granny with me!)

The gift shop is huge and certain to yield some great Christmas presents.

York Minster is without doubt a true icon and a must visit.]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:21:21 +0000 /review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster/1x0n37895348077 cmmort 53.962364361169 -1.0808765788066 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster/1l8k47
Review by jillycat

Rating: 3.00
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This beautiful minter is one of York's best features with its wonderfully restored interior and exterior following the fire in the eighties. with good disabled access and its gift shop. the fact you now have to pay to visit this unless attending a service is one of the reasons i have marked this down. However especially at Christmas attending a service is a must both for visitors and residents as the majesty of the minster enhances the beauty of these services especially midnight mass. The view from the the top of the tower is worthwhile paying for on a clear day as you see great views of Yorkshire]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:50:34 +0000 /review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster/1l8k471336825396 jillycat 53.962364361169 -1.0808765788066 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster/1z6ie8
Review by geeknoel

Rating: 5.00
Tags: rare finds, stock, exclusive boutique, helpful staff
I would strongly recommemd a visit to York Minster whenever you are in York. The Minster or Abbey is a wonderful spiritual place to rest and say prayers for loved ones. You can find a quiet corner or seat, or go into several small chapels where for a small donation you can light a candle for those suffering, worried or departed.

As a tourist attraction, you can see the marvels of centuries of stonework and glazing by craftsmen. Ask for Peter who was awarded an MBE for his work as a Master Glazier responsible for The Rose Window. He can be found on Sundays in the church opposite, called St. Michael-le-Belfry. He often gives talks on windows, especially stained glass and is a friendly, sociable pensioner.
His full name is Peter Gibson, a modest man.

\overall, York Minster offers the visitor, a marvel of history, a spiritual retreat and has a shop, gardens to the left to relax in and a brilliant photo opportunity to give you a record of memorable thoughts until you return again for another visit.]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:39:29 +0000 /review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster/1z6ie81196745968 geeknoel rare finds stock exclusive boutique helpful staff 53.962364361169 -1.0808765788066 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster/1o4fp8
Review by jimmy_blue

Rating: 5.00
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If you want to be moved and have a truly spiritual experience? Even if you're not religious its still a spiritualy uplifting moment to attend Evensong. Be there for 5pm Monday to Friday, as there will be a queue. As you're attending a service there is no need to pay the entrance fee (unless you want to of course) Hint- any time you visit and cant afford the entrance fee - if you say you're there to worship or pray you wont have to pay.]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:59:27 +0000 /review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster/1o4fp8526647394 jimmy_blue 53.962364361169 -1.0808765788066 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster/1j0ab8
Review by Julesdit

Rating: 5.00
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By far the best tourist attraction in York. I had no issue with the enterance fee as I deemed it to be great value for money.

It's well worth getting the Gold ticket that allows you to go down into the crypt and climb up the tower.

It's such a beautiful, awe-inspiring place.]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:29:47 +0000 /review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster/1j0ab81305477611 Julesdit 53.962364361169 -1.0808765788066 http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster/1s28z9
Review by oogywawa

Rating: 5.00
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This is probably the first place most tourists head for when they visit York. Regardless of their religious views it never ceases to attract them to see the magnificent largest gothic cathedral in Northern Europe. It took nearly 250 years to build and the culmination of many generations of workers lives is a spectacle to behold.

They receive no government funding at all and have had to rely on donations until they started charging for entrance which was controversial. Personally I don't have a problem with that if we want to preserve this masterpiece for future generations (where else is £30m coming from for the latest restoration project??) and the York residents who complain obviously don't realise that they get in free anyway with ID. Top tip: for the lucky tourist who pitches up after 5pm its free for them for the last hour or two also...!]]> Thu, 08 May 2008 18:52:44 +0000 /review/uk/york/attraction/1063h7f/york-minster/1s28z9227864479 oogywawa 53.962364361169 -1.0808765788066