St James the Apostle
Discover St James the Apostle in Selby, a welcoming Anglican church celebrated for its friendly congregation and beautiful stained glass.
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St James the Apostle is a distinguished Anglican church nestled in Selby. Opened in 1867, this Victorian-era building is noted for its beautiful architecture and a rich history, offering a spiritual haven for locals and visitors alike. With an excellent Google rating of 4.6/5 stars, it is highly regarded by its community.
Known for its warm and friendly congregation, St James the Apostle provides a welcoming environment for worship and community. Services are described as modern yet conventionally structured, embracing an orthodox doctrine. Visitors often admire the church's impressive stained glass windows, including notable works by Jean-Baptiste Capronnier, adding to its artistic and historical appeal. The clergy and team are praised for fostering a non-intrusive yet supportive atmosphere.
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Opening hours were not provided. For accessibility, St James the Apostle offers wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Please note that the main entrance is not wheelchair accessible. Payment options are not specified.
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Showing 5 of 24 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
This is a classic, mildly charismatic, evangelical Church of England. Very friendly congregation and clergy. Firmly orthodox in doctrine. If that's to your taste, you'd struggle to do better. Worship is relatively modern and varied. Services are conventionally structured and run from a screen so everyone can see what's coming next and can easily participate without feeling out on a limb. The building is 19th century and a bit tired, as is commonly the case. Architecturally nothing special. There's a memorial corner to a WWII bomber crew who crashed into the spire and lost their lives as a result, together with the residents of some of the nearby houses the plane landed on.
A lovely Anglican church in a quiet part of Selby. Paid for in whole by James Audus to give Selby parishioners access to rent free pews and opened on the 11 December 1867. The church has some great stained glass with two windows by the famous stained glass painter Jean-Baptiste Capronnier a medal winner for glass painting at the 1855 Paris exhibition. The church is probably best know for the 1944 tragedy when a Lancaster Bomber on a training flight hit the spire and crashed down in Portland drive - a plaque and memorabilia from the event can be seen inside. The church is open for visitors on Monday's (Selby's Market day) 10.30 to 12.30 with lots of information boards around the church, The wardens are very knowledgeable and chatty making all very welcome. If your visiting Selby you really must take a visit . Easy flat access around the site - no cafe but several very close by.
Victorian church building but a modern service without being scary. Welcoming congregation but you won't be pounced on for theological views or to join a rota (but if many do a little, the work gets done!). Relevant.
St James Selby is the best! Great music, great fellowship together and free tea and coffee!!!
It's a warm welcoming church that made me one of the family. It has good Bible based teaching us how to walk safely with our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
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📍 New Ln, Selby YO8 4QB, UK