Beverley Minster
Beverley Minster, Minster Yard North, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 0DP
The Minster is Beverley’s most striking medieval building. In 2021 we celebrated 1300 years of this great Grade I listed church, often compared to Westminster Abbey. The roots of Beverley Minster go back to the 8th century when John, Bishop of York, founded a monastery for the worship of God. Monasteries also provided shelter for travellers, care for the poor and elderly, and education for boys.
John died in 721 and was buried in his church. He was canonised in 1037 because of the miracles attributed to him during and after his lifetime. He became the patron saint of the deaf and dumb because he cured a young man who could neither hear nor speak.
Beverley was granted rights of sanctuary and this is the subject of an exhibition which you can view in the north transept.
This year we are running tours on two specialist aspects of the Minster: the 18th century restoration and the various contributions made by the Friends of the Minster. Both tours will offer new perspectives on the building we see today.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 1339 -18th century Minster tour
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1230 - 18th century Minster tour
- Friday 18 September:
- 1330 - Friends of the Minster tour
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1100 - Friends of the Minster tou
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:
- David Dawson
- Telephone number:
- +447840423160
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Level access to the Minster is available opposite the Parish Hall. Accessible toilets are available in the Parish Hall. Please be aware that there are some uneven floors in parts of the Minster. Please note that only assistance dogs are permitted in the Minster.
Additional information
The tours on 11 and 12 September, will be given by the Georgian Society for East Yorkshire. In the second decade of the 18th century work began under the direction of the renowned London architect Nicholas Hawksmoor. The tours on 18 and 19 September, will be given by The Friends of the Minster a charity established in the 1930s to help conserve, maintain and enrich the building. Members’ subscriptions and bequests help the never-ending work needed to maintain the building.
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
