Churches in York, North Yorkshire

“Absolute gem of a church. We had it all to ourselves this afternoon and spent two glorious hours exploring a small space packed with history. Should be on the itinerary of everyone who visits York. Wish we could have found the light switches though as it was very dark!”

“Called into this lovely little church which was bombed in WW2. The remaining part of the church has been beautifully renovated and was open for the sale of Christmas cards and free to enter.After extensive rebuilding, the church was rehallowed as a chapel of peace.Some strikingly modern elements have taken their place alongside the old. A suitably fiery east window depicting the burning of the church soars above a gold painted aluminium sculpture of the Last Supper, the figures angular and twisted.The old west window remains. Dating from about 1440 and the largest of any parish church in York, it was fortunately removed into store in 1940 for protection and reinstated in the new north wall in 1967 as part of the triumphant restoration.”

“Great place for my father to have lunch as part of a day out in York. I bring my disabled wheelchair using father here for lunch whenever we visit York. Two teas and two sandwiches cost just £8. Friendly atmosphere, everyone is happy to chat, place is spotlessly clean with large, spacious toilets. If you need a wheelchair ramp, go inside and ask, first.”