Colour and Light projection to illuminate York Minster

The projection will be shown every evening from 18:00 GMT until 23 February

York Minster will be illuminated with a special projection light display later.

Colour and Light is sponsored by the York Business Improvement District (BID) and has been created by Doubletake Projections.

The free show will use projection mapping to re-imagine the façade of the South Transept of the cathedral.

It will be viewable from the South Piazza outside the Minster from 18:00 GMT until 21:00.

The projection lasts eight minutes and is described as an immersive projection experience for the whole family and will be shown on a loop each evening until 23 February.

It will pay homage to the building's construction and incorporate nods to local history, a particular focus will be on bringing its medieval stained glass to the spotlight.

Andrew Lowson, executive director at the York BID said: "In the current economic climate, we have been keen to undertake projects that attract people to the city in the dark winter months; as well as put a smile on people's faces.

"York Minster's status as one of the world's most magnificent cathedrals is something to be celebrated."