There has been a Palace at Bishopthorpe York since 1226

Bishopthorpe Palace has been the home of the Archbishops of York for over 750 years.

NEWS - The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), is conducting an external, independent audit of Bishopthorpe Palace’s safeguarding arrangements, in November 2020 – please contribute if you have first-hand experience of seeking a safeguarding response from the Palace.

BBC Radio York takes a tour at Bishopthorpe

Prayer and worship take place each day in Bishopthorpe Palace.

The Archbishop is supported by a dedicated team of advisers, administrators and clerical, technical and maintenance staff at Bishopthorpe Palace.

NEWS - Archbishops Justin Welby and Stephen Cottrell have announced the Rt Revd Dr Emma Ineson as the new Bishop to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York. Currently Bishop of Penrith, Dr Ineson will take up the position from 1st June 2021.

In his last reflection, the Archbishop suggests that we can find hope as we let Christ lead us into his kingdom of justice and peace, here in this life, and also beyond it. 

Frequently asked questions.

NEWS - The Archbishop is sharing short reflections throughout January 2021 on the theme, ‘Our Hope is Found’.