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Free entry! The Abbey’s magnificent Nave will be full of local, independent craft stall holders selling their wares. In addition there will be: Refreshments Delicious Cakes The Abbey Raffle & Tombola If you are interested in holding a stall, please get in touch with our Coffee and Gift Shop Manager at: [email protected]
Have you ever wondered why the Abbey was built here? Join our storyteller on a voyage of discovery as you follow in the footsteps of a monk from France on his journey to Selby via land and water. Then create your own boat and see if it floats! Finally, go on your own journey around […]
Bowie By Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Fri 29th May 2026 We are delighted to bring you Bowie by Candlelight, featuring 'David Live' The David Bowie Tribute Show. An incredible night of Bowie anthems including Let's Dance, Starman, Life on Mars, Rebel Rebel and more, performed live, by candlelight. David Live is one of the […]
Bowie By Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Fri 29th May 2026 We are delighted to bring you Bowie by Candlelight, featuring 'David Live' The David Bowie Tribute Show. An incredible night of Bowie anthems including Let's Dance, Starman, Life on Mars, Rebel Rebel and more, performed live, by candlelight. David Live is one of the […]
James, the tenor choral scholar here at Selby Abbey, is delighted to present Let Beauty Awake, a recital of opera, art song, musical theatre, and comic song exploring the many faces of love - from youthful dreams and romance to reflection, longing, and moments of humour. Featuring music by Mozart, Rossini, Schubert, […]
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 William the Conqueror in […]
The Music Of Bruce Springsteen By Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Sat 13th Jun at 18:15 / 20:30 Calling all Hungry Hearts… it’s time to get your motor runnin’! The Music of Bruce Springsteen by Candlelight is rolling into town and guaranteed to have you Dancing In The Dark! Get ready for a night filled with heart, soul, […]
The Music Of Bruce Springsteen By Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Sat 13th Jun at 18:15 / 20:30 Calling all Hungry Hearts… it’s time to get your motor runnin’! The Music of Bruce Springsteen by Candlelight is rolling into town and guaranteed to have you Dancing In The Dark! Get ready for a night filled with heart, soul, […]
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 William the Conqueror in […]
ABOUT London Concertante are delighted to announce the return of their sell-out Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending by Candlelight concert series. Experience astounding music by one of classical music’s greatest composers performed by some of the country’s best classical musicians all presented by stunning candlelight in cathedrals across the UK & Ireland. Bathe in soaring crescendos and melodic strings as our live […]
80s Anthems By Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Sat 27th Jun 2026 at 18:15 & 20:30 Calling 80s music fans Everywhere… this is your show! 80s Anthems By Candlelight is here, serving up the biggest and best rock anthems, power ballads and pop classics of the decade, live at the beautiful Selby Abbey! Featuring […]
80s Anthems By Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Sat 27th Jun at 18:15 / 20:30 Calling 80s music fans Everywhere… this is your show! 80s Anthems By Candlelight is here, serving up the biggest and best rock anthems, power ballads and pop classics of the decade, live at the beautiful Selby Abbey! Featuring an […]
