• Good Friday – Proclamation of the Cross

    1.30pm Proclamation of the Cross (with the Choir) A service focussing on the Crucifixion including prayer and thanksgiving before the Cross.   Psalm 22: 1-21 Plainsong God so loved the world Stainer; Adoramus te Christe Nanino Agnus Dei (Collegium Regale) Darke Hymns: 153 There is a green hill away; 142 Glory be to Jesus; 181 […]

    Free

    Service of Light and Easter Vigil

    Easter Eve - 4th April 6.30pm Service of Light and Easter Vigil (with the Choir) Beginning with the lighting of the new Paschal Candle; readings from scripture then lead us to the Good News of the Resurrection as we celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter 2026 with our Risen Lord.   Exultet Plainsong Coventry Gloria Jones […]

    Free

    Easter Sunday – Sung Eucharist with the Abbey Choir

    Introit: O sing joyfully Batten Coventry Gloria Jones Responsorial Psalm 118: 1-2;14-24 Sanctus; Benedictus Stanford in B flat Blessed be the God and Father Wesley Hymns: 205 Jesus Christ is risen today; 216 The day of resurrection; 194 Alleluia, Alleluia, hearts to heaven; 221 Ye choirs of new Jerusalem Grand Chœur Dialogué Gigout

    Free

    Selby Abbey Craft Fair

    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 Stall holders include: Tyke Turner Crafts - John Robinson Rosie Bobbins Crafts - Jenny Woods Topsie - Kathlyn Brignell, Knitted Babywear Mrs Enid Woodhall […]

    Free

    Selby Abbey Tower Tours

    Explore Selby Abbey's tower. See the Abbey Bells, Clock and Bell-ringing Chamber. In fine weather see the splendid views from the rooftop Come and enjoy a special tour of the Tower of Selby Abbey. To see more and book, click the link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/selby-abbey-tower-tours-tickets-1985269727196?aff=oddtdtcreator  

    £8

    Selby Abbey Tower Tours

    Explore Selby Abbey's tower. See the Abbey Bells, Clock and Bell-ringing Chamber. In fine weather see the splendid views from the rooftop Come and enjoy a special tour of the Tower of Selby Abbey. To see more and book, click the link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/selby-abbey-tower-tours-tickets-1985269993994?aff=oddtdtcreator

    £8

    What’s Wild and Where?

    Project Wild return this Easter for more fun activities to boost the Abbey's biodiversity! Work with the team to create an ecological survey of the churchyard, with sweep netting, quadrants, species identification and more. Make artwork inspired by what you find. There'll even be a chance to track down the birds and beasts hiding throughout […]

    Free

    Silent Disco – early event

    Battle Of The Boybands Silent Disco comes to Selby Abbey! Sat 11th Apr at 18:30 / 21:30 Standing Event (16+) BATTLE OF THE BOYBANDS - SILENT DISCO! A NIGHT YOU’LL NEVER FORGET! Get ready to dance through the decades of pop perfection at the ultimate Boyband Silent Disco! It’s time for an electrifying night of heart-melting harmonies, synchronised moves, […]

    £30.00

    Silent Disco – Later event

    Battle Of The Boybands Silent Disco comes to Selby Abbey! Sat 11th Apr at 18:30 / 21:30 Standing Event (16+) BATTLE OF THE BOYBANDS - SILENT DISCO! A NIGHT YOU’LL NEVER FORGET! Get ready to dance through the decades of pop perfection at the ultimate Boyband Silent Disco! It’s time for an electrifying night of heart-melting harmonies, synchronised moves, […]

    £30.00

    Guided Tours of Selby Abbey

    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 […]

    Free

    Guided Tours of Selby Abbey

    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 […]

    Free