St Mary's Church

not to be confused with St Mary's Abbey

A Saxon church, though most of the current building dates from the 13th century. Its 47 m steeple is the tallest in York and it has some fine stained-glass windows. Deconsecrated in the 1950s, St Mary's was reborn as a contemporary art venue in 2004, and now hosts exhibitions throughout the year. As of 2026, the church hosts Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, which has come to York following successful runs in Amsterdam and several other European cities. The "Experience" is a 360-degree multisensory digital presentation of hundreds of the Dutch post-impressionist's works, allowing you to see through the eyes of the great man himself and gain an insight to his unique mind.

Address

Castlegate, YO1 9RN

Hours

Mon-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat Sun 10AM-6PM

Price

Access to building normally free. Van Gogh: Adult £13, concession £11, child £9.

Website

yorkstmarys.org.uk (opens in a new tab)