CONTROVERSIAL charges to visit York Minster will rise by 50p in the New Year.
The 11.1 per cent price increase will mean tourists forking out £5 from January 4 to tour the historic cathedral, while concessionary charges for over-60s and students will rise to £3.50.
Children under 16 and York residents with the appropriate entry pass will continue to enjoy free entry, as will people wishing to use the Minster to pray, light a candle or attend a service.
Compulsory entry fees were introduced at the Minster last year to help reduce an annual deficit of £500,000.
The Dean and Chapter said today that "encouraging" results were expected for 2004, and described the increase in charges as "slight."
Updated: 09:58 Wednesday, October 13, 2004
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