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, […]

A SERVICE FOR VE DAY - led by the Ven. Peter Townley   Please join the Mayor of Selby and children from Selby Abbey CE Primary School As we remember the immense sacrifices made by all who served our country. VE & VJ Day mark the end of Second World War Hymn’s - Give me […]

An Evening with the York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir Come and spend an evening listening to some of the finest male voice harmony singing. The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir was founded in 1925, bringing together people with a shared love of music and singing and is celebrating its centenary this year.  ‘The Phil', as […]

40th Anniversary Selby Abbey Thanksgiving Service Sun 11 May 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM BST Selby Abbey, YO8 4PU This year marks the 40th anniversary of St Leonard’s Hospice, and to celebrate this milestone, we would be delighted if you could join us for a special Thanksgiving Service at Selby Abbey at 3pm on Sunday 11 May. The […]

GUIDED TOURS OF SELBY ABBEY May to June 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 […]