Bishopthorpe Palace, Episcopal residence in Bishopthorpe, England
The palace stands on the banks of River Ouse, with its North Wing, Gothic stable block, and Gatehouse forming an architectural ensemble.
Archbishop Walter de Grey established the palace in 1226 after purchasing the manor house at St. Andrewthorpe and gifting it to York Minster.
The palace maintains its position as the official residence of the Archbishop of York, continuing an ecclesiastical tradition since 1241.
The palace opens its doors for specific events throughout the year, allowing visitors to explore selected areas of this Grade I listed building.
The Gatehouse clock, installed in 1913 by Archbishop Cosmo Lang, features a double three-legged gravity escapement mechanism.
Location: Bishopthorpe
GPS coordinates: 53.92339,-1.09080
Latest update: May 13, 2025 15:00
Goddards
2.1 km
Middlethorpe Hall
804 m
Ruined Church of St Andrew
124 m
Bishopthorpe Garth
651 m
Church of St Chad on the Knavesmire
2.2 km
Saint Oswald's Hall
1.9 km
Holy Trinity Church, Acaster Malbis
2.1 km
Millennium Bridge
2.5 km
Church of Saint Oswald
2 km
Church of St Edward the Confessor
2.1 km
Church of St Andrew, Bishopthorpe
303 m
Church of Saint Matthew
2.5 km
Cross Keys Hotel
2.2 km
Fulford Hall
1.1 km
Dringhouses Library
2.1 km
Plum Tree Cottage
2.3 km
York planet trail
1.5 km
Terrys Of York Clock Tower, Water Tower And Boiler House With Transformer House Attached
2 km
Pinfold Approximately 30 Metres South of Fox Hotel (Hotel Not Included)
2 km
War Memorial at the Church of St Edward the Confessor
2.1 km
Number 25 Including Carriage Entrance, 25, Tadcaster Road
2.2 km
Bishopthorpe War Memorial
254 m
Terrys Of York Head Offices
2 km
Terrys Of York Time Office Block
2 km
Hob Moor Milestone At Ngr Se 589 502
2.5 km
Naburn Railway Bridge
1.4 km
The Fisher of Dreams
1.4 km
Milestone Approximately 10 Metres West Of Number 211 (Number 211 Not Included)
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