Halifax Minster
📍 HalifaxWest Yorkshire
15th-century minster with painted ceilings, carved mice and Anne Lister's tombstone
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Free entry, donations welcome
About
Halifax Minster is a Grade I listed 15th-century parish church with fine stained glass and painted wooden ceiling panels. Look for the mice carved into the Thompson chairs in the regimental chapel and part of Anne Lister's tombstone on a nave windowsill. Families can borrow a free backpack with an eye-spy guide and a torch.
Opening times
- Usually open 12:00 to 16:00, access may be limited during services
- Weddings and funerals
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
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