An enriching Christmas

A place for reflection and celebration, the church lies at the heart of Christmas!

York Minster and churches around York host a wide range of services and concerts throughout December. Visitors are very welcome and there is something to suit everyone, from traditional Christmas carols to contemporary sound and light shows.

Programme of services at the York Minster

29 November

Advent Procession at 6.30

11 December

York Minster Christmas Carol Concert at 19.00

12 December

Christmas Music by Candlelight, 17.30

17 - 19 December

Carols by Candlelight in the Chapter House 20.00pm

22 December

Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, 19.00

Christmas Eve

  • Crib Service, 12 noon
  • Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, 16.00
  • Midnight Eucharist, 23.30pm

Christmas Day

  • Holy Communion, 8.00
  • Sung Eucharist, 10.00
  • Martins, 11.30
  • Evensong, 16.00