Please note that due to the many extra events taking place in December we are unable to offer any tours.
They will resume in January.
The Exploring Beverley Minster tour takes place on Saturdays at 13.00
and Wednesdays at 11.00.
The Roof Tour Experience takes place on Saturdays at 11.00 and 14.00.
NB Some dates may be unavailable due to other events taking place in the Minster
On the tour our guide will tell you the story of St John of Beverley and how tradition has it that he influenced King Athelstan to give Beverley the ‘right of sanctuary’. You will see medieval stained glass, the Saxon fridstool and the Norman font. Your guide will explain why a relatively small town has a parish church that is larger than many cathedrals.
PLEASE PRE-BOOK AND PAY IN ADVANCE
Tour guides are not able to accept payment
Day and time: The Exploring Beverley Minster tour takes place on Wednesdays at 11.00 and Saturdays at 13.00. NB Some dates and times may not be available due to other events taking place in the Minster.
Duration: about 50 minutes.
Price: £6.00. Number of places: 10
Accessibility: accessible throughout
On our Roof Tour you will be escorted up a medieval spiral staircase, with 113 steps, to the rafters of the roof. You will be able to take in the view to the north and to the south through our ‘wheel’ windows. You will be shown our treadwheel and the central boss will be lifted to reveal a stunning view of the floor below.
PLEASE PRE-BOOK AND PAY IN ADVANCE USING THE EVENTBRITE LINK BELOW
Tour guides are not able to accept payment
If you want to redeem a voucher you have been given for a Roof Tour,
please contact minster@beverleyminster.org.uk with your preferred Saturday date.
We will do our best to accommodate your request.
Day and time: Saturdays at 11.00 and 14.00. (please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time in order to sign your agreement to our terms and conditions)
Duration: 90 minutes
Number of places: 13
Price: £10.00 + booking fee
Age restriction: over 8 years (for insurance reasons)
Accessibility: please see the terms and conditions below
Refund Policy: see Eventbrite policy
Terms and conditions:
There are some uneven floor surfaces. For safety reasons please wear suitable footwear – no open-toed sandals/flip-flops.
There are 113 steps to climb in a narrow space on the roof tour.
Please make your own assessment of your suitability for this tour. It is not recommended for people with heart or breathing problems, or who may suffer from anxiety in narrow spaces. Note: For your safety the tour area is fully enclosed and all areas have secure barriers.
At their discretion, tour guides may refuse entry on health and safety grounds.
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School group visits
We welcome school groups and bespoke activities will be discussed with the school organiser to ensure that the required aspects of the curriculum are covered. We invite teachers to lead their own activities using the resources developed as part of our Sanctuary Project and which are available to download or to view.
Bespoke group tours
We offer bespoke tours for groups and they are available during our normal opening times (provided no other events or services are taking place). Please book well in advance.
Contact our Administration Manager here
Tourist groups with guide
For groups bringing their own guides a fee of £30 is required in advance and booking is essential.
