Halifax Minster

The Minster is rich in history, heritage, spirituality and architecture. Marvel at its beautiful stained glass and the simple elegance of its Commonwealth windows, the craftsmanship of the ornate font cover and box pews, 'Mousey' Thompson chairs in the Regimental Chapel and the Minster's stunning painted wooden ceiling.

The Minster is the spiritual home of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment and proudly home to a number of its colour standards, including that of the Battle of Waterloo.

The Minster has many fine monuments, brasses and graves, including that of Anne Lister, who lived at nearby Shibden Hall, was baptised and worshipped here regularly. The Anne Lister Memorial Weekend runs from Sept 19th with a Memorial Service held at 7.30pm on Friday 19th Sept.

Musically, there's loads going on this year! Choral Evensong is sung on Sat 13th Sept by the RSCM Northern Cathedral Singers at 4pm. Our Sunday Services are sung by the Minster Choir at 10.30am and 4pm. We are delighted to welcome the Black Dyke Band to perform a concert as part of the Heritage Open Day Festival on Weds 17th Sept. Our regular 'Thursday @ One' organ recital, performed by Minster Organist, Sean Montgomery takes place on Thurs 18th Sept with hot and cold buffet lunches served prior to the concert. The Minster bells will ring out special peals on Sat 20th and Sun 21st.

There are guided tours of the Minster on selected dates, check out the website to confirm the dates and times and to book.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

Minster open to visit from 12pm -5pm. Guided tours at 12 and 2pm (pre-booking preferred via the website). Choral Evensong, sung by the Royal School of Church Music's Northern Cathedral Singers at 4pm

Sunday 14 September:

Sung Eucharist at 10.30am. Minster open for visiting from 12pm with a guided tour at 2pm and Choral Evensong at 4pm

Monday 15 September:

Minster open for visiting from 12-4pm

Tuesday 16 September:

Minster open for visiting from 12-4pm

Wednesday 17 September:

Minster open for visiting from 12-4pm. Black Dyke Band present World Class in Brass at 7.30pm - tickets available from the Minster website.

Thursday 18 September:

Minster open for visiting from 12-4pm. Thursday @ One Organ Recital, performed by Sean Montgomery, Minster Organist at 1pm with hot & cold buffet lunch served from 12.15pm

Friday 19 September:

Minster open for visiting from 12-4pm. Guided tour, in association with the Anne Lister Memorial Weekend at 2pm. Buffet tea served from 6pm prior to the annual Anne Lister Memorial Service at 7.30pm.

Saturday 20 September:

Minster open for visiting from 12-4pm. Guided tour, in association with the Anne Lister Memorial Weekend at 2pm. Minster bells being rung from 10am

Sunday 21 September:

Sung Eucharist at 10.30am. Minster open for visiting from 12pm. Peal of bells from 12.30pm and Choral Evensong at 4pm

Location & directions

Church Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1QS

Directions:

The Minster is surrounded by car parking and is only a short walk from both the bus and train stations.

Contact on day:

Halifax Minster

Telephone number:

+441422355436

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Visit the Minster website for more information

Booking website:

https://www.halifaxminster.org.uk/events

Booking opens:

05 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

20 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

25

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