A Guided Tour of the Abbey tower, including the bell ringing room, the clock chamber, the bells and the view from the top of the tower (access to the roof outside may be restricted in wet or windy weather). Restrictions apply: (must be aged 8+; appropriate footwear/clothing; able to climb over 160 narrow steps unaided on […]
East Riding Artists Open Exhibition Saturday 5th April to Friday 18th April 2025 ‘Art in the Aisles’ at Selby Abbey Art is coming to the Abbey in Selby through an exhibition of paintings and 3D works that showcases the creative talents of the celebrated East Riding Artists group, one of the […]
Event description Calling all Princesses and Princes for a magical concert singing the enchanting songs from your favourite movies. General Info Selby Abbey 5th April 2025 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE HAVE ANNOUNCED A 2ND SHOW! SHOW ONE Entry: 16:30 Start:17:00 End Time: 18:10 SHOW TWO Entry: 18:40 Start: 19:10 End Time: 20:20 The advised […]
Event description Calling all Princesses and Princes for a magical concert singing the enchanting songs from your favourite movies. General Info Selby Abbey 5th April 2025 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE HAVE ANNOUNCED A 2ND SHOW! SHOW ONE Entry: 16:30 Start:17:00 End Time: 18:10 SHOW TWO Entry: 18:40 Start: 19:10 End Time: 20:20 The advised […]
A Guided Tour of the Abbey tower, including the bell ringing room, the clock chamber, the bells and the view from the top of the tower (access to the roof outside may be restricted in wet or windy weather). Restrictions apply: (must be aged 8+; appropriate footwear/clothing; able to climb over 160 narrow steps unaided on […]
March to April 2025 No booking required – just turn up! (Tours, which last about 75 minutes, are free but donations are invited) Meet your guide at 10.30am inside the West Door of Selby Abbey to explore the history of the first monastery to be established in the North of England after the arrival of […]
From a young age Simon Cameron (61) always felt different. He always felt that his hands were something special - they could be extremely hot in the coldest of weathers! He pursued a path of healing primarily through Reiki and teaching. Eventually he found Reiki Drumming, which has now led him down the path of […]
Rhiannon Davies returns to the Abbey with the 50 strong robust award winning Ackworth Choir, accompanied by a 6 piece band to perform a very special Easter concert entitled 'The Triumph of Mercy' celebrating the 40th anniversary of the musical 'Les Miserables' and the re- telling of the Easter story through new modern arrangements from […]
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Sung Eucharist with a reading of the Passion Gospel (Luke) Music led by the Abbey Choir Kyrie (Wiltshire Service) - Shephard Responsorial Psalm 31: 9-16 Sanctus; Benedictus (Collegium Regale)- Darke Motet: Praise to thee, Lord Jesus - Schutz Organ Voluntary: Fanfare - Leighton Hymns: All glory, laud and honour; Ride […]
A sequence of words, hymns, and seasonal music by Ley, Tallis, Schütz, Stainer & Leighton All Welcome
7.30pm The Eucharist of the Last Supper with Stripping of the Altars followed by a short vigil in which people are welcome to stay and pray until 10pm if they wish Music led by the Abbey Choir Gloria (Wiltshire Service) - Shephard Sanctus; Benedictus - Sumsion in F Motets: Thou knowest, Lord - Purcell; God […]
1.30pm Proclamation of the Cross Music led by the Abbey Choir Psalm 22: 1-21 - Plainsong Motets: God so loved the world - Stainer; Solus ad victimam - Leighton Agnus Dei (Collegium Regale) - Darke Hymns: There is a green hill away; Glory be to Jesus; O sacred head, surrounded; When I survey the wondrous […]
March to April 2025 No booking required – just turn up! (Tours, which last about 75 minutes, are free but donations are invited) Meet your guide at 10.30am inside the West Door of Selby Abbey to explore the history of the first monastery to be established in the North of England after the arrival of […]
EASTER EVE 6.30pm Service of Light, Easter Vigil, Eucharist Music led by the Abbey Choir Exultet - Plainsong Coventry Gloria - Jones Sanctus; Benedictus - Darke in F Motet: O sing joyfully - Batten Organ Voluntary: Chorale Prelude on Vulpius - Willan Hymns: Good Christians all, rejoice & sing; Alleluia, Alleluia, give thanks to the […]
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Sung Eucharist Music led by the Abbey Choir Introit: O sing joyfully - Batten Coventry Gloria - Jones Responsorial Psalm 118: 1-2;14-24 Sanctus; Benedictus - Stanford in B flat Motet: Blessed be the God and Father - Wesley Organ Voluntary: Grand Chour Dialogué - Gigout Hymns: Jesus Christ is risen […]
About this event Come and enjoy a special tour of the Tower of Selby Abbey. Please note the conditions below. SELBY ABBEY - TOUR OF CENTRAL TOWER - CONDITIONS OF ACCESS Numbers are limited and health and other restrictions apply. If the weather conditions are poor, access to the top of the Tower may not […]
About this event Come and enjoy a special tour of the Tower of Selby Abbey. Please note the conditions below. SELBY ABBEY - TOUR OF CENTRAL TOWER - CONDITIONS OF ACCESS Numbers are limited and health and other restrictions apply. If the weather conditions are poor, access to the top of the Tower may not […]
About this event Come and enjoy a special tour of the Tower of Selby Abbey. Please note the conditions below. SELBY ABBEY - TOUR OF CENTRAL TOWER - CONDITIONS OF ACCESS Numbers are limited and health and other restrictions apply. If the weather conditions are poor, access to the top of the Tower may not […]
Now Then! artists Helen Brook and Mandy Keaton are coming to the end of their Selby-based residency Emergence, focusing on environment, sustainability and our impact on the natural world, with an exhibition at Selby Abbey. The Emergence exhibition features large-scale artworks from Helen Brook and Mandy Keating in Selby Abbey. Helen’s work will be on show from 24 April to 2 May, […]
The Music Of Fleetwood Mac By Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Friday 25th April 2025 at 6:15pm & 8:30pm 1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm 2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm Featuring a world class cast of West End Singers and epic live band, join us for a Landslide […]
The Music Of Fleetwood Mac By Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Friday 25th April 2025 at 6:15pm & 8:30pm 1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm 2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm Featuring a world class cast of West End Singers and epic live band, join us for a Landslide […]
Eagles By Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Saturday 26th April 2025 at 6:15pm & 8:30pm 1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm 2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm Featuring a cast of West End Singers and incredible live band, Take It Easy and join us at the Hotel California for […]
Eagles By Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Saturday 26th April 2025 at 6:15pm & 8:30pm 1st Sitting: Doors 5:30pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm 2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm Featuring a cast of West End Singers and incredible live band, Take It Easy and join us at the Hotel California for […]
After 2 sell-out shows in Selby Abbey, we are thrilled to announce a Silent Disco like no other is coming to back Selby, this time with an 80's, 90s and 00s extravaganza Expect some of the UK's best DJs playing all your favourite tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Selby Abbey What to expect […]
After 2 sell-out shows in Selby Abbey, we are thrilled to announce a Silent Disco like no other is coming to back Selby, this time with an 80's, 90s and 00s extravaganza Expect some of the UK's best DJs playing all your favourite tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Selby Abbey What to expect […]