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Selby Abbey Organ Recital Series 2026 Tuesdays at 12.30pm Maximillian Elliott is a distinguished organist and musicologist based in York where he serves as Music & Liturgy Administrator at York Minster, Diocesan Organ Advisor, and as Assistant Director of Music at St Olave’s Church and All Saints’ North Street. Free Admission with retiring collections in aid of […]
Selby Abbey Organ Recital Series 2026 Tuesdays at 12.30pm William Campbell is well known in Yorkshire as a talented organist who served at Leeds Minster, Leeds Cathedral and, until recently at Bradford Cathedral. Will has recently moved to Cambridgeshire to take up his appointment as Assistant Director of Music at Peterborough Cathedral. Free Admission with retiring collections […]
Authors in the Abbey is returning for its second year. This year we have over thirty Authors and bookish vendors attending the Abbey. Authors from Selby, North Yorkshire and the Surrounding areas are bringing their books, which have diverse topics and genres including poetry, romance, science fiction and crime to name a few. This year […]
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 […]
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 of the University of York, he studied with Christopher Gray at Truro Cathedral, and with the late Dr Roger Tebbet here at Selby Abbey. Free […]
Irish Anthems by Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Friday 21st August 2026 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 Calling all rogues, ramblers and rovers… this is your chance to raise a glass and let the candles glow! Irish Anthems by Candlelight delivers that burning […]
Irish Anthems by Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Friday 21st August 2026 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 Calling all rogues, ramblers and rovers… this is your chance to raise a glass and let the candles glow! Irish Anthems by Candlelight delivers that burning […]
The Music Of Westlife by Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Sat 22nd Aug at 18:15 & 20:30 Calling all Fragile Hearts, Bop Bop Babies and Uptown Girls… The Music of Westlife by Candlelight is finally here, and guaranteed to have you Flying Without Wings! Featuring a sensational cast of world-class vocalists and an incredible live […]
The Music Of Westlife by Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Sat 22nd Aug at 18:15 / 20:30 Calling all Fragile Hearts, Bop Bop Babies and Uptown Girls… The Music of Westlife by Candlelight is finally here, and guaranteed to have you Flying Without Wings! Featuring a sensational cast of world-class vocalists and an incredible live band, […]
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]
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 Greatest Shows - Selby Abbey By Ignite Concerts York Follow Selby AbbeySelby, England Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Overview Get ready for an epic night of mind-blowing performances at The Greatest Shows, live at Selby Abbey! Join us at The Greatest Shows - right here in Selby Abbey! Following […]
