Beverley Minster

In 2021 we celebrated 1300 years of this great Grade I listed church, often compared with Westminster Abbey. The roots of Beverley Minster go back to the 8th century when John, Bishop of York, founded a monastery for monks and, in a later source, also nuns, under Abbess Polfrida. John died in the year 721 and was buried in his church; he was canonised in 1037 because of the miracles attributed to him during and after his lifetime. St John of Beverley became the patron saint of the deaf and dumb because he cured a young man who could not hear or speak. Monasteries were places where the poor could go for care during an illness or in their old age, boys were educated, and travellers could seek shelter and hospitality. Beverley was granted the rights of sanctuary – so the Minster became, and remains, a place of worship, sanctuary, healing and pilgrimage.

For Heritage Open Days 2024, on 7 September there will be descriptive tours of the Minster, hourly from 1000 to 1500

Timings & Tours

Saturday 07 September:

1000-1600, last tour starts at 1500.

Location & directions

Beverley Minster, Minster Yard North, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 0DP

Directions:

The Minster is located at the end of Highgate, which starts in Wednesday Market. Follow the finger post signs to the Minster and if walking through the town, look at the details on the “totem” information boards.

Contact on day:

Libby Naylor

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Please be aware that there are some uneven floors in parts of the Minster

Additional information

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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