Bishopthorpe Palace with flower bed in front full of red and pink begonias

Bishopthorpe Palace

A multi-functional building

Bishopthorpe Palace operates as a multi-functional premises, hosting working offices, meeting rooms, worship areas and living quarters. The palace and its grounds are also used for charity open days, retreats, evening receptions, village fetes, and more.
Bishopthorpe Palace in sunshine

Bishopthorpe Palace

A brief history of the Palace

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Pilgrimage Prayer Beads held in hand

Prayer and Worship

Prayer and worship take place each day in Bishopthorpe Palace

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Bishopthorpe Gatehouse seen through tulips

Seasons in the Garden

Bishopthorpe Palace has extensive grounds full of colour and variety

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Bishopthorpe Palace through the Gatehouse

Book a tour

Open to the public for limited pre-arranged group tours only
Close of up bluebell flowers

A tour with BBC Radio York

In 2012 BBC Radio York toured the gardens and building of Bishopthorpe
Exerior view of Bishopthorpe palace in the sun

Get in touch

Contact details for the Archbishop and staff

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Please note that the palace is not open to the public other than for pre-arranged group tours.

Source URL: https://www.archbishopofyork.org/archbishop-york/about-bishopthorpe-palace

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