Old Palace, York

Name: Old Palace
Address: Deans Park, York, YO1 7JQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1904 625308

#123 among attractions in York

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Facts and practical information

The Old Palace in the city of York, North Yorkshire, England, is also known as the Minster Library and is in Dean's Park. It houses York Minster’s library and archives as well as the Collections Department and conservation studio. Its name is a new one and renders homage to the part of the building that used to be the chapel of the Archbishop of York, which was built in the 13th century. It was refurbished in 1810 and shortly thereafter became the home of the Minster library. Notable items held in the collection include cathedral records dating to back to 1150 and a copy of the 1631 Wicked Bible. It is a Grade I listed building. An extension was added in 1998. ()

Built: 1230 (794 years ago)Coordinates: 53°57'49"N, 1°4'57"W

Address

Deans ParkGuildhallYork YO1 7JQ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1904 625308

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Old Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: York Minster, Barley Hall, St Michael le Belfrey, Treasurer's House.

~660 ftS
Iconic Gothic-style Medieval cathedral
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Museum, History museum, Architecture
Barley Hall, York
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~620 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
St Michael le Belfrey, York
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~400 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Treasurer's House, York
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~550 ftS
Hiking, Hiking trail
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~1010 ftSE
Church
Holy Trinity Church, York
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~770 ftW
Square
Exhibition Square, York
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~1320 ftS
Museum, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Roman Bath, York
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~860 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
York Art Gallery, York
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~820 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
York Theatre Royal, York
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~790 ftSW
Church, Architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
York Oratory, York
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Palace open?

Old Palace is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Old Palace?

Nearby attractions include Treasurer's House, York (2 min walk), Gillygate, York (3 min walk), Ogleforth, York (3 min walk), St Michael le Belfrey, York (4 min walk).

How to get to Old Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Palace:

Bus

The Gillygate • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)
Gillygate • Lines: 5 (3 min walk)

Train

York (16 min walk)