Minster Yard (south) is a pleasant and popular pedestrianised street adjacent to the south transept of York Minster, within the Liberty of St Peter.

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Minster Yard (south) as seen from the Queen's Path with St Michael-le-Belfry church (centre-background), the Statue of Constantine (centre-middleground) and the south door of York Minster (right).

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The southern part of Minster Yard, including the Roman Column (left), the junction with Minster Gates (centre) and St Michael-le-Belfry Church (right).

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The western half of Minster Yard (south), with St Michael-le-Belfry Church (left), the junction with High Petergate and Duncombe Place (centre-right) and the old library of York Minster (right).

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Looking in the opposite direction: the far-western part of Minster Yard (south), with the west fronts of York Minster and St Michael-le-Belfry Church, plus part of High Petergate in the background.

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From left to right, the west end towers, old library and south transept of York Minster.

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The south transept, rose window and central crossing tower of York Minster. This part of Minster Yard (south) is a popular spot for a 'selfie'.

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The statue of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, with the quire of York Minster beyond.

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The statue of Constantine the Great, set against an attractive backdrop of trees and grass.

See also Minster Yard (north).

Practical Information

The southern part of Minster Yard gets very busy during the tourist season. If you want to enjoy this fascinating part of York in relative peace, visit before 10am, after 6pm, or during the winter months. Whenever you visit, be wary of cyclists. Although this part of Minster Yard is now paved like a piazza, it is crossed by a very popular (officially waymarked) cycle route. Most cyclists will be both attentive and considerate. However, some are selfish and dangerous, especially during the morning and evening commuting periods.