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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
EASTER EVE 6.30pm Service of Light, Easter Vigil, Eucharist Music led by the Abbey Choir Exultet - Plainsong Coventry Gloria - Jones Sanctus; Benedictus - Darke in F Motet: O sing joyfully - Batten Organ Voluntary: Chorale Prelude on Vulpius - Willan Hymns: Good Christians all, rejoice & sing; Alleluia, Alleluia, give thanks to the […]
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) 10.00am Sung Eucharist Music led by the Abbey Choir Introit: O sing joyfully - Batten Coventry Gloria - Jones Responsorial Psalm 118: 1-2;14-24 Sanctus; Benedictus - Stanford in B flat Motet: Blessed be the God and Father - Wesley Organ Voluntary: Grand Chour Dialogué - Gigout Hymns: Jesus Christ is risen […]
About this event Come and enjoy a special tour of the Tower of Selby Abbey. Please note the conditions below. SELBY ABBEY - TOUR OF CENTRAL TOWER - CONDITIONS OF ACCESS Numbers are limited and health and other restrictions apply. If the weather conditions are poor, access to the top of the Tower may not […]
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY FAIR (21 April 2025) All are welcome to Selby Abbey for our Bank Holiday Monday Fair. We are open 10.00am - 3.00pm and admission is FREE. The Abbey's magnificent Nave will be full of local, independent Craft Stall Holders selling their wares. In addition there will be: ☕️ Refreshments ️ The Abbey […]
About this event Come and enjoy a special tour of the Tower of Selby Abbey. Please note the conditions below. SELBY ABBEY - TOUR OF CENTRAL TOWER - CONDITIONS OF ACCESS Numbers are limited and health and other restrictions apply. If the weather conditions are poor, access to the top of the Tower may not […]
About this event Come and enjoy a special tour of the Tower of Selby Abbey. Please note the conditions below. SELBY ABBEY - TOUR OF CENTRAL TOWER - CONDITIONS OF ACCESS Numbers are limited and health and other restrictions apply. If the weather conditions are poor, access to the top of the Tower may not […]
About this event Come and enjoy a special tour of the Tower of Selby Abbey. Please note the conditions below. SELBY ABBEY - TOUR OF CENTRAL TOWER - CONDITIONS OF ACCESS Numbers are limited and health and other restrictions apply. If the weather conditions are poor, access to the top of the Tower may not […]
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, […]
The Music Of Fleetwood Mac By Candlelight comes to Selby Abbey! Friday 25th April 2025 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 Featuring a world class cast of West End Singers and epic live band, join us for a Landslide […]