Selby Abbey

At the Heart of the Community Since 1069

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‘Art in the Aisles’

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 […]

FREE

The Princess Proms – Early Show

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 […]

£19.69 – £55.58

The Princess Proms – Later Show

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 […]

£19.60 – £55.58

Tower Tour

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 […]

£5

Guided Tours of Selby Abbey

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 […]

Free

“Sound Bath” experience – in aid of Millie Wright Children’s Charity

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 […]

£20.00

Ackworth Choir present – “The Triumph of Mercy”

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 […]

£15.00

Palm Sunday

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 […]

Free

The Eucharist of the Last Supper

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 […]

Free

Good Friday Service at the Cross

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 […]

Free

Guided Tours of Selby Abbey

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 […]

Free
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