Selby Abbey

Selby Abbey Founded as a Benedictine Abbey in 1069, Selby Abbey is an anglican Parish Church in the market town of Selby, North Yorkshire, England.

Regular worship takes place on Sunday, Monday and Thursday, and we are open every day 10am-4pm for prayer and visiting. Selby Abbey is open daily for prayer and visiting from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Regular Services are as follows:

Sunday:
Holy Communion (BCP) 8:00am
Sung Eucharist 10:00am
Choral Evensong 6:30pm (2nd & 4th Sundays of the month during term-time*)
Evening Prayer with hymns 6:30pm (1st &

3rd Sundays of the month*)

*Sometimes these services are displaced by seasonal or other special services. Please check the Music List on the Abbey Website for further details: https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/services/

Monday:
Holy Communion 12:00pm

Thursday:
Holy Communion 12:30pm

For further information about the Abbey, concerts, events, and worship, please visit the Abbey Website: www.selbyabbey.org.uk

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. In accordance with the Church of England Safeguarding Policy ‘Promoting a Safer Church’, Selby Abbey is committed to:
- Promoting a safer environment and culture
- Safely recruiting and supporting all those with any responsibility related to children, young people and vulnerable adults within the church.
- Responding promptly to every safeguarding concern or allegation.
- Caring pastorally for victims/survivors of abuse and other affected persons.
- Caring pastorally for those who are the subject of concerns or allegations of abuse and other affected persons.
- Responding to those that may pose a present risk to others. For further information please visit the Abbey Website: https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/selby-abbey-parish-safeguarding-policy

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO, Elaine Exley at [email protected] or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Rob Marshall at [email protected] or 01904 699509 / 07914 668907. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services

Join us this week for our next Abbey Tots activity on Thursday 4 June, beginning at 10.00am.
03/06/2026

Join us this week for our next Abbey Tots activity on Thursday 4 June, beginning at 10.00am.

The London Concertante return to the Abbey with Vivaldi's Four Seasons and the Lark Ascending on 20th June - following t...
01/06/2026

The London Concertante return to the Abbey with Vivaldi's Four Seasons and the Lark Ascending on 20th June - following their successful 'A Night at the Opera's last month.
Buy tickets from: www.londonconcertante.com

All are welcome to join us at the Abbey on Saturday the 6th June at 12:00 for a recital by one of our talented Choral Sc...
31/05/2026

All are welcome to join us at the Abbey on Saturday the 6th June at 12:00 for a recital by one of our talented Choral Scholars James Dhonau, accompanied by Hugh McCarron. Admission is free, with a retiring collection.

We are readvertising our part-time Verger role with a revised shift pattern.The post is part-time on a rolling pattern, ...
29/05/2026

We are readvertising our part-time Verger role with a revised shift pattern.
The post is part-time on a rolling pattern, working Mondays, Tuesdays, and 2/4 weekends.

Please see the advertisement below for details and how to find out more:

Diocese of York
www.selbyabbey.org.uk

Join us this week for our next Abbey Tots activity on Thursday 21 May, beginning at 10.00am.
20/05/2026

Join us this week for our next Abbey Tots activity on Thursday 21 May, beginning at 10.00am.

What will you be up to this Bank Holiday on 25th May?We're happy to host two more of our special Tower Tours at 11am and...
19/05/2026

What will you be up to this Bank Holiday on 25th May?
We're happy to host two more of our special Tower Tours at 11am and 1pm, and we're keeping our fingers crossed that we'll get some beautiful blue-sky views from the rooftop!
Book on and learn about the Abbey bells, clock and see the ringing chamber. If weather permits, see the view from the Tower!
Don't wait as tickets sell quickly!
Book below!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/selby-abbey-31088340645

It's looking like it will be a scorcher this Bank Holiday weekend! 🤞Why not plan to come and cool down at Selby Abbey a...
18/05/2026

It's looking like it will be a scorcher this Bank Holiday weekend! 🤞
Why not plan to come and cool down at Selby Abbey and take a look around our next Craft Fair on Monday 25th May. 🌞

While you're here, come, see and do:

- Lots of independent crafters for you to support
- Take a break with a cuppa and a scone! ☕
- A tombola with prizes to help support the Abbey
- Hear the latest on the Origin Stories project, including the chance to participate in a plant swap 🌿

Craft fair is open from 10am - 3pm -see you there!

11/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week begins today, with a focus on taking action - for our own mental health, for those we love, and for a healthier society.

As Christians, loving our neighbour calls us to compassionate, practical action. This week, how might you respond with love?

Learn more and get involved at www.mentalhealth.org.uk

All are welcome to join us for our Eco-Fair this weekend, Saturday 9th May 10 AM - 2 PM. Admission is free. This is a wo...
08/05/2026

All are welcome to join us for our Eco-Fair this weekend, Saturday 9th May 10 AM - 2 PM. Admission is free.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with local environmental groups, discover practical ways to live more sustainably and be inspired by the passionate people working to protect our planet.

Do you like free stuff? Keep your pennies and help the environment by taking home some pre-loved clothes, toys and plants. There will also be members of the Abbey Choir singing Madrigals and German Lieder at 12:30.
https://www.selbyabbey.org.uk/event/eco-fair-at-selby-abbey/

All are welcome to join us this weekend for events and services.9 MAY: SATURDAY10.00am - 2.00pmSelby Abbey Eco Fair10 MA...
08/05/2026

All are welcome to join us this weekend for events and services.

9 MAY: SATURDAY
10.00am - 2.00pm
Selby Abbey Eco Fair

10 MAY: THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

10.00am Sung Eucharist (Abbey Choir)
Coventry Gloria (Jones)
Responsorial Psalm 66: 7-18
Sanctus; Benedictus (Jackson in G)
Motet: Sacerdotes Domini (Byrd)
Hymns: 753 O praise ye the Lord;
258 O thou who camest from above
721 Love divine, all love excelling;
644 God is love, let heav’n adore him
Voluntary: Marche in F major (Lefébure-Wély)

6.30pm Choral Evensong (Abbey Choir)
Introit: Sacerdotes Domini (Byrd)
Responses: Smith
Psalm 87
Canticles: Collegium Regale (Howells)
Anthem: The heavens are telling (Haydn)
Hymns: 647 God moves in a mysterious way
541 (t.231) Lord of beauty, thine the splendour
Voluntary: Postlude on a theme by Orlando Gibbons (Stanford)

Selby Abbey is open everyday at 10.00am - 4.00pm for prayer and visiting. www.selbyabbey.org.uk

Diocese of York

Address

The Crescent
Selby
YO84PU

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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