William Henry Forman; Iron Master and Benefactor
Doncaster Minster, Church Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1RD
The Minster Church of Saint George, Doncaster stands at the heart of the town of Doncaster, where a church has stood for over 8 centuries.
A major feature is the Forman Chapel, paid for by William Henry Forman, a local landowner. The stone vaulted ceiling; the decorated blind arcading and the marble columns to the walls, together with the Minton tiled floor are all of exceptional quality. Find out why Forman was such a generous benefactor.
Special exhibition of the history of the Minster and the connection of William Henry Forman to the Minster and to Pippbrook House, Surrey (also taking part in the Heritage Open Days)
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 1030-1530
- Saturday 12 September:
- 10.30-15.30, Tours 1030, 1200, 1330
- Monday 14 September:
- 1030-1530
- Tuesday 15 September:
- 1030-1530
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 1030-1530
- Thursday 17 September:
- 1030-1530
- Friday 18 September:
- 1030-1530
- Saturday 19 September:
- 10.30-13.30
Location & directions
Doncaster Minster, Church Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1RD
- Directions:
- Five minutes walk from Doncaster Railway Station and Transport Interchange. Adjacent to A630 Church Way, access via Markets Roundabout to Greyfriar's Road to Church Street.
- Contact on day:
- Clive Howarth
- Telephone number:
- +44302323748
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Tower Tours will take visitors to the Bell Ringing Chamber in the Tower. All tours must be pre-booked and will last about 1½ hours. Assemble at the Minster Steward's desk inside the Minster. Age and mobility restrictions apply.
- Booking telephone number:
- +441302323748
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Ramp access via main entrance at South Porch and internal ramps to the Chancel and Forman Chapel.
Additional information
Volunteer stewards on duty in the Minster throughout the festival. Please ask for information and guides to the building. Tower Tours will only take place on Saturday 13th September at 1030; 1130 and 1330 - see above.
- Max number of people:
- 12
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
