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Overview Experience Christmas through the eyes of the Northumbrian saints... Amid well-worn stone and candlelight, ancient tales and sacred melodies beckon you to step into another age... Celtic Carols By Candlelight is an evocative hour of traditional music and storytelling that reimagines the Advent/Christmas season through the eyes of the Celtic Christians that dwelt in […]
An opportunity for primary school children to enjoy bible stories, songs, creativity, prayer, art and play, followed by party food and chat. Ages to 11 years, must be accompanied by an adult. (1st & 3rd Sundays of the month)
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.
Come and celebrate 50 years of dedicated charity work with Up for Yorkshire and The Fizz at the fantastic Selby Abbey on Friday 20th November 2026. Prepare to boogie with iconic pop stars Cheryl Baker and Jay Aston from 1981 Eurovision Song Contest winning group Bucks Fizz, along with Matthew Pateman (Bad Boys Inc.) and Nikk Mager (Phixx). With a […]
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 […]
SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER 2026 7.30pm Selby Abbey PROGRAMME Strauss II – Overture to Die Fledermaus Strauss II – Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka Shostakovich – Waltz No. 2 Sibelius – Valse triste Tchaikovsky – Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty Korngold – Serenade from The Snowman Lehár – ‘Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß’ from Giuditta Suppé – ‘Hab’ ich […]
Christmas at the Musicals - Selby Abbey ByNadia Eide Monday, Nov 23 from 7 pm to 9 pm Overview Featuring songs from Phantom of the Opera, Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz and more in the ultimate celebration of songs from stage and screen. Christmas at the Musicals at Selby Abbey No 1 selling classical […]
The Christmas Orchestra returns for 2026, after a fantastic run of sold-out shows in 2024 and 2025! We're thrilled to be bringing our unique concert experience to more locations than ever before. Prepare to immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season and create lasting memories together! On 25th November our tour makes a […]
The Christmas Orchestra returns for 2026, after a fantastic run of sold-out shows in 2024 and 2025! We're thrilled to be bringing our unique concert experience to more locations than ever before. Prepare to immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season and create lasting memories together! On 25th November our tour makes a […]
STALLS AND WAITING LIST FULL 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 […]
Advent Sunday, 29th November at 6.30pm ✨ ✨ ✨ "VENI EMMANUEL" ✨ ✨ ✨ Join us at Selby Abbey for "Veni Emmanuel", our annual service of advent carols, prayers, hymns and readings. Non-ticketed and free to attend, this beautiful service is led by the Abbey Choir and the Vicar, Canon John Weetman. All are very […]
G4 Christmas - Selby Abbey 2026 Mon, 30th Nov 2026 19:30 - 21:30 Event Details Selby Abbey is delighted to welcome back G4 for what promises to be a wonderful evening as we countdown to Christmas! Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this […]
