Halifax Minster St John the Baptist, Halifax, Yorkshire
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Accessibility
The church has toilet facilities including a toilet with disabled access. There is wheelchair access to the majority of the building. A detailed Access Statement can be obtained on request from the Minster Office. Car parking is available. Assistance dogs are allowed.
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Brief description
"Halifax Minster is a church in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, dedicated to St John the Baptist. Formerly a parish church, it was granted minster status in 2009.
The Minster stands on the site of an earlier Norman church. The current church was built during the 15th century, with the Rokeby and Holdsworth Chapels being added later, around 1530. Jacobean box pews are a prominent feature of the Minster, and most of those in the nave date from 1633 to 1635.
In 1878 and 1879 a great internal restoration of the church took place, under the leadership of Vicar Francis Pigou (1875–88). This involved the removal of obtrusive galleries, and plaster from the internal walls. The church houses an organ, built in 1763 and installed in 1766, built by John Snetzler. The organ has been enlarged several times in the 19th and 20th centuries and completely rebuilt in 1928 by Harrison & Harrison of Durham."
Address
Causeway, Halifax HX1 1QL
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Directions
Halifax Minster is a short walk from both Halifax Train Station, Halifax Bus Station and The Piece Hall.
From Halifax train station on foot exit the station yard, turning right. Follow the footpath immediately to the right towards the Ring O Bells pub – Halifax Minster is directly behind the pub.
From Halifax Bus Station turn left down Wade Street then right onto Winding Road/Smithy Street.
Turn left Causeway after 100 metres – Halifax. Minster’s west end is immediately in front of you through the stone arch.
Opening Times
2021: All week: 12:00pm - 4:00pm. Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Nearest bus stops:
Horton Street 5, Halifax HX1 1QE - via Square Rd (0.3 mile, 7 min walk)
Market Street 14, Halifax HX1 1NX - via King St & Woolshops (0.3 mile, 6 min walk)
Amenities
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Location
Nearest Venues
Halifax Cenotaph, Halifax, Yorkshire
50 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.