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

NEWS - Bishop Stephen Geoffrey Cottrell, will today take up the historic Braganza Crozier – his staff of office – in a short ceremony at York Minster, following his Confirmation of Election as the 98th Archbishop of York.  

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

BBC Radio York takes a tour at Bishopthorpe

NEWS - The Queen has approved the nomination of the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell as the next Archbishop of York, Downing Street has announced.

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There has been a Palace at Bishopthorpe York since 1226