Halifax Minster
Halifax Minster
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
A 900 year old Grade 1 church with extremely fine historic furnishings, fascinating history and wonderful stories
Suggested duration
< 1 hour
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Address
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Popular mentions
4.5
252 reviews
Excellent
179
Very good
64
Average
6
Poor
2
Terrible
1
Julie P
10 contributions
Friends
From the moment you step over the door of the church you are welcome. A beautiful team take time to set you off on a journey around this historical but very much alive church. If you are a person of faith, or not, here you will find sanctuary. Wholly recommend a special quiet space that has been established, along with resources to help you if you’re struggling in any way. I could not recommend this place highly enough.
Written August 12, 2022
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sheepygold
london5,126 contributions
Friends
Although my friends have lived and worked locally for 50 years they have never visited here. The volunteers are helpful and there is a free leaflet. We were shown the font where Anne Lister was baptized as well as her memorial stone. The font cover is around 500 years old. One of the minster's walls is 900 years old although much of the fabric of the church is 19th century.
Written June 15, 2022
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outdoorliving
Sale, UK311 contributions
This is a fantastic building breathing of ancient history and the volunteers who help out were a credit to the Minster. Unfortunately, it was a dull day and the interior was rather dark but still the stained glass was stunning and the story of the church was jaw dropping! We rounded off our visit with a delicious fruitcake and cups of tea. An unmissable visit, even if it was followed by an Altrincham defeat in the football match later in the afternoon! Thank you.
Written August 31, 2021
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Wendy119186363
Reading, UK1,580 contributions
The Minster looks so bleak with its blackened walls but inside it is quite impressive. There is a lot of detail which isn't covered by the leaflet so it is well worth chatting to the volunteers who know so much about this place. AND they make it interesting. There is more to the Minster than the Anne Lister connection.
Written July 29, 2022
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Chris B
3 contributions
Solo
It's a wonderful Grade 1 listed church with original box pews, spectacular stained glass, an amazing font and cover ... The volunteers were welcoming and informative. When I was there an organist (visiting) was preparing for a service the following day celebrating the anniversary of the Queen's accession and played what he described as a 'very loud' piece. Indeed it was! But apart from that, I was overwhelmed by the quiet majesty of the building.
Written February 1, 2020
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AMPAngel
Somerset, UK94 contributions
Friends
Stunning building; the dark interior is uplifting rather than sombre. The guides gave some fascinating information and were really helpful, even though we arrived just before it closed. Anne Lister’s memorial is here (Gentleman Jack). Small carpark very close.
Written September 23, 2021
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Jenny Corkett
4 contributions
So much history and personalities of Halifax and beyond inhabit this place. Time needs to be taken to view the memorials and wonderful stained glass windows. Breathe in the sacred silence where hundreds of years of prayer and praise saturate the very walls. Take time to be still. A wonderful place.
Written October 20, 2020
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Chrisgale
Sheffield, UK767 contributions
Solo
I was visiting the Piece Hall and had parked near the Minster so went to have a look. What a lovely find, really beautiful inside. Interestingly linked to Anne Lister but also to France were monks travelled from Cluny to help build it 900 years ago. Grade 1 listed. Lovely volunteer on duty, very helpful. A must see
Written January 27, 2020
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Howard-Liverpool
Liverpool, UK2,973 contributions
Didnt even know it existed!! It is terrific. Ancient place even older than me. It is lovely to walk around for whatever purpose you have visted. It really is magnificent. We were greeted by 2 ladies who were delightful. They presented us with an information leaflet and we chatted about the place for ages. They were ace - Thank you. The organ was playing and that added to the enjoyment
Written March 12, 2022
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sabatinitennis
London, UK3,630 contributions
Solo
Don't be put off by the dark exterior to this large place of worship. Inside it is glorious. Collect a free and informative church guide on entry and you will be rewarded by a rich amount of history and some beautiful windows,bwar memorials and plaques.
I spent twenty minutes inside the building and thoroughly enjoyed my time there.
I spent twenty minutes inside the building and thoroughly enjoyed my time there.
Written October 22, 2021
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Halifax Minster
Frequently Asked Questions about Halifax Minster
- Halifax Minster is open:
- Sun - Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Mon - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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