BEVERLEY MINSTER

Beverley Minster, located in the market town of Beverley, is a Parish Church of St.Martin and St.John. It was initially built as a monastery by John, the then bishop of York. After his demise, the present church was built around his tomb. The 334-foot-long cathedral gained popularity as a place of prayer and worship. 

Located 29 miles away from the city of York in the market town of Beverley stands the impressive Beverley Minster. The 334-foot-long cathedral has been well known as a place of pilgrimage and attracts visitors from across the world. Its presence in the TV series Queen Victoria, as a stand-in for London's Westminster Abbey, made the cathedral gain even more popularity, making it one of the places to visit in York. 

The Parish Church of St. John and St. Martin was founded by John, the bishop of York, as a monastery and was later built as a church around his tomb. The church gradually gained popularity in the middle age and still continues as a place of worship and prayer.

Explore the beautiful church and admire its star attractions such as the Maiden's Tomb and the Romanesque marble font. Take a look at the choir which is an excellent example of Early English architecture. The choir-stalls is also popular for having the largest number of misericords in England. 

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Highlights

• Travel 29 miles from York to reach the impressive Beverley Minster.
• Explore the 334-foot-long cathedral that has gained even more popularity for being featured in Queen Victoria, the TV series.
• Offer your prayers at this church which is a popular place of pilgrimage.
• While praying, observe the architecture of the choir, one of the beautiful examples of Early English architecture.
• Sit for a while on the choir stalls, popular for having the largest number of misericords in England. 
• Look out for the star attractions of the church - the Maiden's Tomb and the Romanesque marble font.