St Mary’s Church

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This is the oldest church in York! Construction of this wonderful church began on July 13th 1852. Much has changed since then, but the historical value and pleasure of visiting has only increased. Located in the historical centre of York, and classified as a Grade I listed building, take a paid tour to experience its full magnificence.

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What's on near St Mary’s Church

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MusicLeeds
Sound Out Leeds 2024/25

Leeds International Concert Season is on a mission to push boundaries, expand horizons, and ask the question: ‘What haven’t we heard?’ as it presents its city-spanning Sound Out Leeds series.

from £10.00
Tracy Chevalier
LiteratureLeeds
Tracy Chevalier at University of Leeds

Bestselling author Tracy Chevalier – best known for her second novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring – is visiting Leeds to introduce her latest book The Glass Maker.

free entry

Where to go near St Mary’s Church

Skosh
York
Restaurant
Skosh

Skosh serves food in the form of snacks and small plates, allowing you to have as little or as much as you want in a comfortable setting.

Micklegate Social
York
Micklegate Social

Beautiful corner property overlooking the walls. Speciality coffee, ten craft beer lines and fresh food.

Blossom Street Gallery
York
Gallery
Blossom Street Gallery

An independent art gallery, design shop and gift emporium, based in historic York. They are proud to showcase the work of local and regional artists.

Museum
The York Dungeon

Prepare for an exciting adventure as you delve into the chilling history of York at the York Dungeon! The York Dungeon offers an immersive exploration of 2,000 years of the city’s most haunting tales.

York
Restaurant
Legacy

Legacy, in York’s iconic ‘The Grand’, offers a modern British and Yorkshire-inspired tasting menus paired with an exceptional wine list.

The Grand York
York
Hotel
The Grand York

The Grand York, York’s only five-star hotel, hosts stunning rooms containing original Edwardian features.

The Basement
York
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The Basement

The Basement on Coney Street in York is the place to be for cutting edge music and comedy.

York
Museum
Fairfax House

With a reputation as a classical architectural masterpiece of its age, Fairfax House was originally the winter home of Viscount Fairfax.

JORVIK Viking Centre
York
Museum
Jorvik Viking Centre

Museum and visitor attraction to experience Viking life (visitors are taken through the dioramas in small carriages equipped with speakers).

House of the Trembling Madness
York
Shop
House of the Trembling Madness

Famed for its unbelievably small kitchen, impressively huge collection of beers, & its rich and varied history, the medieval ale house is also associated with its quirky taxidermy animal collection.

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