York Oratory (formerly St Wilfrid's Catholic Church), York – Open daily 8am-6pm. Free entry

Details

Accessibility:

There are several car parks within half a mile of the church, the closest is at Bootham Row. There are steps up to the main entrance, however there is ramped access via the side door. Inside the church is fully wheelchair accessible. There is a stairlift available up to the Upper Room. There are public toilets including wheelchair-accessible facilities. A hearing induction loop system is in place.

Brief Description:

York Oratory/St Wilfrid’s Church was built 1862 – 1864, although there has been a church dedicated to St Wilfred in York since before the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is a Gothic Revival style church and was designed by George Goldie. Its tower is 147 feet high and contains 11 bells.

See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York_Oratory

And https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1257869

Further Information

Address:

• Location Address: York Oratory, Duncombe Place, York, YO1 7EF

• Postal Address (Parish Office): York Oratory, Petergate House, High Petergate, York, YO1 7EN

Email:

parish@yorkoratory.com

Phone:

01904 624767

Website: 

https://www.yorkoratory.com/

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York_Oratory

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1257869

Opening Hours:

Everyday, 8am-6pm

Services in 2023:

• Services Monday-Friday: 8.15am (Latin Mass), 12.10pm (English Mass)
• Services Saturday: 9.15am (Latin Mass), 12.10pm (English Mass), 5.00pm (English Vigil Mass)
• Services Sunday: 8.30am (English Mass), 10.30am (Sung English Mass), 12.00pm (Sung Latin Mass), 4.00pm (Sung Vespers), 4.30pm (Benediction)
• Services Holy Days: 8.15am (Latin Mass), 12.10pm (Sung English Mass), 6.00pm (Sung Latin Mass)
• Confessions: Heard daily before every Mass

Directions:

"On Duncombe Place, a stone's throw from the west front of York Minster.  Look out for the large tower!"

From Fulford via A19. Head north on Fulfordgate towards Heslington Lane. Turn left onto Heslington Lane. Turn right onto Main Street/A19. Turn right onto Cemetery Road/A19. Turn right onto Barbican Road/Paragon Street/A1036. Turn left onto Gillygate/A1036. Slight left onto High Petergate and your destination will be on the right.

From Rawcliffe via A19. Head south-west on Staindale Close towards Troutsdale Avenue. Turn right onto Troutsdale Avenue. Turn left onto Howard Drive. Turn left onto Shipton Road/A19 and continue to follow for 2 miles. Slight left onto High Petergate and your destination will be on the right.

• Grid Reference: SE 60154 52133 
• Grid Reference (6 figure): SE601521 
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Transport:

The closest railway station is at York approximately 780 yards away. Buses operate in and around the local area. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info  or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

York has a wealth of attractions including museums, churches, hotels, bed-and-breakfast accommodation, bars and restaurants, with grocery stores and shopping centres.