Two services consisting of nine special readings, music sung by the Choir of York Minster, and well-loved Christmas carols for everyone to join in with. A traditional Christmas celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Free, pre-booked tickets required.

Hear the Christmas story in a fun and accessible service for families with carols, musical accompaniment, and blessing of the crib.

Children are encouraged to dress up as characters from the Nativity and there will be a chance to see the crib.

The service is free to attend and no tickets are required.

Experience the First Eucharist of Christmas with choral music sung by the St William’s Singers. The Very Revd Dominic Barrington, Dean of York, will preach at this service.

No booking is required for this service.

May the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the perseverance of the magi, the obedience of Mary and Joseph, and the peace of the Christ Child be yours this Christmas.

Travel in heart and mind to Bethlehem as York Minster celebrates the arrival of Jesus Christ, light of the world.

8am: Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer
10am: Choral Matins sung by the Choir of York Minster
11am: Sung Eucharist sung by the Choir of York Minster. The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, will preach at this service
4pm: Choral Evensong sung by the Choir of York Minster.

No booking is required for these services.

The cathedral will be open free of charge from 12.45pm – 3pm.