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Inspiring architecture; sacred space and a vibrant worshipping community make Selby Abbey the place it is today. Men, women and children have worshipped here and served the wider community for over 900 years.
Throughout its long and turbulent history, the Abbey has undergone many changes and therefore never stands still. We look forward to welcoming you to this wonderful building and hope you will enjoy it for its history, its architecture and its space but above all for an encounter with God.
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Holy Communion is offered at various times during the week, alongside other services and events.
10:00am Sung Eucharist
(1st & 3rd of the month)
(with choir 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month)
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Upcoming Events
Matthew Collins (Howden Minster) – Selby Abbey Organ Recital Series 2026
Selby Abbey Organ Recital Series 2026 Tuesdays at 12.30pm Matthew Collins is a prominent organist, singer and teacher who was appointed Director of Music at nearby Howden Minster in 2009. A graduate […]
Pressed flower and Herb Collages
FREE ACTIVITY! No need to book, just turn up! Join artist Helen Brook to create an artwork using beautiful natural materials. See if you can find flowers, plants and animals […]
Abbey Tots
An opportunity for worship and play for babies and toddlers and their parents, grandparents and carers. With tea/coffee and conversation. In the St Nicholas Centre.
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Our Coffee and Gift shop serves light, locally sourced refreshments and sells a range of souvenirs and faith-based items.
Based in the North Transept under the magnificent St Germain window, what better place to take a moment to refresh?
Our opening hours are:
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Selby Abbey is open to the public daily. We welcome people into our community for many reasons, with a wide range of volunteering opportunities.
Our main themes of volunteering at the Abbey include:
- Front of house & welcoming
- Heritage research & tours
- Concerts & events
- Coffee & Gift Shop
- Children's activities
- Bellringing & choir
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The Origin Stories
A £1.4 million National Lottery Heritage Fund project delivering essential repairs to this Grade I listed building, with a public engagement programme centred on our spectacular St Germain window and a new Monastic Garden.
Now underway and running until autumn 2027 — with many free-to-participate opportunities for everyone.
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Supporting the Abbey
Selby Abbey Trust is the Abbey’s fundraising body, focused on the repair, restoration, conservation and preservation of this remarkable building.
Founded in 1976, we work with dedicated and charitable people, trusts, businesses and organisations to keep the Abbey standing — as a church, heritage asset and community building.
Children's Worship
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Get Involved
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Children & Young People
Upcoming Events
Pressed flower and Herb Collages
FREE ACTIVITY! No need to book, just turn up! Join artist Helen Brook to create an artwork using beautiful natural materials. See if you can find flowers, plants and animals […]
Abbey Tots
An opportunity for worship and play for babies and toddlers and their parents, grandparents and carers. With tea/coffee and conversation. In the St Nicholas Centre.
Treasure Boxes
FREE ACTIVITY! No need to book, just turn up! Have you heard the story of St Germain and the miraculous missing finger which was kept in a special treasure box […]