Micklegate Priory, York

Name: Micklegate Priory
Address: 103 Micklegate, York, YO1 6LB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1904 653231

#73 among attractions in York

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Micklegate Priory, York was a Benedictine monastery founded in 1089 by Ralph Paynel, and dedicated to the Holy Trinity. It fronted on Micklegate, in the city of York, England, and the site had previously been used for Christ Church, a house of secular canons. ()

Coordinates: 53°57'23"N, 1°5'24"W

Address

103 MicklegateMicklegateYork YO1 6LB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1904 653231

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Micklegate Priory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spurriergate Centre, Mansion House, Lendal Tower, All Saints' Church.

~1670 ftE
Church
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~1550 ftNE
Tower
Lendal Tower, York
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~1080 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
All Saints' Church, York
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~840 ftN
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~440 ftSW
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Bar Convent, York
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~1680 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Art Nouveau architecture
Grand Opera House, York
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~1510 ftE
Nightlife
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~1280 ftN
Memorial
York City War Memorial, York
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~1730 ftE
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York Dungeon, York
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~1540 ftNE
Vernacular architecture
York Guildhall, York
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Micklegate Priory open?

Micklegate Priory is open:

Monday 11 am - 1 am
Tuesday 11 am - 1 am
Wednesday 11 am - 1 am
Thursday 11 am - 1 am
Friday 11 am - 1 am
Saturday 11 am - 2 am
Sunday 11 am - 2 am

Which popular attractions are close to Micklegate Priory?

Nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Church, York (2 min walk), Bar Convent, York (3 min walk), Micklegate, York (3 min walk), St. Columba's URC York, York (3 min walk).

How to get to Micklegate Priory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Micklegate Priory:

Bus

Nunnery Lane Car Park • Lines: 66 (3 min walk)
Rail Station • Lines: 426, 436, 66 (4 min walk)

Train

York (5 min walk)