Beverley Minster Explore Tours Ground Floor

18/08/2026

Archbishop Cynesige (1051-60) added a high stone tower with two bells. He continued building the refectory and dormitory and adorned the church with books and ornaments. The archbishops of York regulated the college's common life and enhanced the Minster's standing as the mother Church of the East Riding. This was all pre-conquest and things were set to change. Two disasters in the building of the church occured, which are explained during our guided tours. Our enthusiastic tour guides are just waiting for you to turn up and all will be revealed. This week tours are at 11:00 a.m. for Wednesday and Thursday and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday the 22nd of August. You can just turn up or book online https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/103812
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11/08/2026

The charnel was the place where bones turned up by gravediggers could be honourably preserved and most mediaeval churches had one although usually in the crypt rather than in a separate church building. The charnel house abutted the Southwest corner of the Minster and was pulled down in the reign of Edward VI, although traces of its crypt survived. A chapel was built on top by 1324 and dedicated to another saint, which is why today Beverley Minster is home to 2 parishes. Find out more on this story when our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides can give you the details. This week our tours are on Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and Saturday the 15th at 10:30 a.m. You can book a place or just turn up. It will be the coolest place in town this week! https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/103812 Beverley Minster Roof Tours Two Churches One Town - Beverley The Friends of Beverley Minster Beverley Minster Old Fund Surveyor Beverley Minster Beverley Minster Explore Tours Ground Floor

04/08/2026

After the Minster was engulfed by fire in the Autumn of 1188, the first Saint to feature in the rebuilding would have been Mary. By the 1170s Lady chapels were being established across the nation, typically at an East end or North of a presbytery. In our Lady chapel also known as the retrochoir, there a wealth of history due to its uses throughout the ages. Come and learn about this on one of our tours. It is quite fascinating and we have many compliments from our visitors. The dates for this week are 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; on Saturday 8th August the tour starts at 2:00 p.m. Just turn up or book online:- https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/103812 Beverley Minster Roof Tours Two Churches One Town - Beverley The Friends of Beverley Minster Beverley Minster Old Fund Surveyor Beverley Minster @

28/07/2026

In St. Katherine's chapel, the back of the wooden sedilia, seats for the officiating clergy, can be seen, which contains graffiti. It is thought to be from the pupils of the early choir school. By the 14th century the school catered for more than just the training of choristers. The Minster was sensitive to any local competition from unlicensed schools and the archbishop also took action against such schools on occasion. Their uniform, a tawny-coloured woollen gown, would have made them conspicuous when out in the town. In 1697, when Celia Feinnes visited the town, comparing it favourably to Nottingham, she said "There is a very good free school for boys, they say the best in England for learning and care, filled with gentlemen's sons, besides the free scholars from all parts". Our tour guides have plenty more interesting information to give you. Just turn up this week on Wednesday 2pm, Thursday at 11am or this Saturday 1st August at 10.30. You can also book on our website https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/103812 The Friends of Beverley Minster Beverley Minster Beverley Minster Roof Tours Beverley Minsteroldfund Beverley Minster Old Fund Surveyor Two Churches One Town - Beverley

21/07/2026

The Canons had tightened their grip on the collection of thraves—a tax that required 24 sheaves of grain from every 120 acres. This dependable income helped fund an extraordinary vision in stone. Added to this was the wealth generated from pilgrims visiting the shrine of St. John of Beverley and later by wealthy wool merchants and aristocratic families. By 1260, the first great phase of the church was complete, with its impressive east end and soaring transepts standing as a testament to the ambition and skill of medieval craftsmen. Come and spend an hour on a tour of this holy place, it will make your day. The usual times apply Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and Saturday at 1:00 p.m. just turn up or you can book with this link. Looking forward to seeing you. https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/103812
Beverley Minster Roof Tours Two Churches One Town - Beverley The Friends of Beverley Minster Beverley Minster Old Fund Surveyor Beverley Minster

14/07/2026

By the early 19th century, an 1812 survey showed the Minster badly in need of care. Restoration was led by Master Mason William Comins, who removed many Georgian additions to reveal more of the medieval church. The Baldachino was dismantled, the galleries removed, and the roof lost its cupola. The reredos was restored, and the choir screen taken out to create a more open interior. The work required huge amounts of stone, much of it from Tadcaster. By the time it reached Beverley, the cost had often doubled, proving ambitious projects were expensive even then. Our tour guides want to share with you our love and enthusiasm for this magnificent building. Tours this week are on Wednesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. and Saturday at 1:00 p.m. You can book or just turn up. We are looking forward to meeting you.
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11/07/2026

Today the Bishop of Shrewsbury's REVS classic car church community came for a tour. They parked their wonderful vehicles on the West front. The group was very friendly and appreciative.

10/07/2026

The Georgian font cover can be lifted with just one finger so join one of our tours and find out more! Yesterday a very appreciative group, The International Medieval Congress came on one of our tours. There are spaces this Saturday at 1 pm and Wednesday and Thursday at 11am. You can escape the heat too by booking online or just turning up. https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/103812
Beverley Minster Roof Tours Two Churches One Town - Beverley The Friends of Beverley Minster Beverley Minster Old Fund Surveyor Beverley Minster

07/07/2026