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Visiting the Undercroft

Visiting the Undercroft

Descending into the Undercroft is like stepping back in time. When the Central Tower was in serious risk of collapse in the late 1960s work was done to shore up its foundations.  Workers found the remains of buildings that once existed on this site. You can see the ancient remains discovered beneath the present Minster when archaeologists worked on one of the most important sites in England.

Open

Monday - Saturday from 9.30am - last entry 5.00pm

Sunday 12.30pm - last entry 5.00pm

Closed: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Good Friday

Opening times may change subject to major church services

Admission charge includes audio tour

Undercroft Admission Prices

See the Entrance Prices page for prices.

For more information, please contact the Visitors' Department.

Telephone: 01904 557216

Fax: 01904 557218

Email: visitors@yorkminster.org

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