Keep the Gate Open at Holy Trinity (Goodramgate), York

Holy Trinity Goodramgate is a hidden treasure. It stands in a small, secluded, leafy churchyard, with the Minster towering behind, tucked away behind Goodramgate - one of York's busiest shopping streets. Visitors to the church enter through an iconic 18th C gateway, with iron gates added in the early 19th C, and it is this historic entrance which is currently in need of urgent repair and conservation.

Following the report of loose and falling masonry at the end of 2025, the grade II* listed gateway arch , the decision was taken in early 2026 to place a wooden frame around the upper section of the arch to secure the brickwork in place. 

The Churches Conservation Trust and the local community at Goodramgate are seeking financial support as part of Holy Trinity’s ‘Keep the Gate Open’ appeal, with the current repair cost (and fundraising target) at approximately £29,400.

The conservation of the gate is the first phase of work at Holy Trust and once complete the trust  will raise funds to support the costs of conservation work to the church, widening of the footpath and interpretation to improve visitors knowledge and experience of this fascinating church.  Any funds raised in excess of the gate campaign target of £29,400 will be directed towards the second phase of repair work.