A guided pilgrimage through York Minster led by the cathedral's clergy, followed by Evensong.
York Minster is holding a special pilgrimage for Yorkshire Day on Saturday 1 August, titled At the Heart of Yorkshire. It's a guided walk through the cathedral led by the Minster's own clergy, so you'll be moving through the building with the people who actually work there rather than a standard tour guide. The pilgrimage is followed by Evensong, the traditional evening service of prayer and song, so the whole thing runs as one continuous afternoon and evening.
Because it's tied to Yorkshire Day, the walk is framed around the county's connection to the cathedral. The clergy lead the way, and the Evensong that follows keeps the religious character of the day going. It's a two-part event, not just a walk and a service separately, so you'll be there for both. The Minster is open to the general public for this, and it's aimed at adults and families alike, so it works as a quiet afternoon out whether you're coming on your own or bringing the kids.
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It is a ticketed event, and you'll need to book in advance. Tickets range from £13 to £28, depending on which option you go for. The cathedral sells them through their own booking system, so it's best to get yours sorted early rather than leaving it to the day. The pilgrimage and the Evensong together make for a good few hours inside the Minster, and since it's on Yorkshire Day, it's a fitting way to mark the date in the city's most famous building.
