Selby Abbey

One of, if not, the finest parish church in England. Originally an abbey it began construction in the late 9th century and it has been added to over the years. Both the exterior and interior are in very good condition and there are numerous interesting facts to discover about the church. We were met by two volunteers who were able to give some fascinating insights into the building. Absolutely worth a visit if you are ever in the area.

We were in York the other day. Were amazed by the York Minster. And came to Selby to check out the Abbey. But didn't expect it to be so massive, so impressive. The town center is easy to walk. The main street, the shopping centre and the Abbey. All in short distance. The church is one of the relatively few surviving abbey churches of the medieval period. And it's not a cathedral actually. But it is one of the largest. It was founded by Benedict of Auxerre[3] in 1069 and subsequently built by the de Lacy family. As the York Minster, this Abbey too was hit by a fire. In 1906. And in 2002 it underwent a big restoration, costing several million pounds. Now the Abbey is standing there in all its glory. Almost 1000 years of history looking at you! A really impressive piece of history and architecture. Walked around it first to see all the details and to explore the grounds. Inside the Abbey is equally impressive. Even a shop, a café and toilets are located inside. Which was a bit unusual. Be sure to check out the impressive organ and the Washington Window. Selby was a pleasant surprise, a wonderful town. And the heart and centerpiece is the amazing Abbey. Definitely a must-do when in the area. It's surprising how few visitors have found their way here, we've seen only a handful.

We stopped off at Selby for breakfast on our road trip and decided to pop into the Abbey for a look round. It's free to enter although donations are accepted. The man on the desk was super helpful and friendly and gave me guide leaflets and lots of extra info. It's well worth a look in if you're in the area

Selby Abbey, the first in the north after the Norman Conquest, features a 14th-century Jesse window, the largest in England, and is a superb medieval church

Made the decision to detour into Shelby and to take a look at the beautiful Shelby Abbey. Firstly, The Abbey is absolutely beautiful inside and out and stepped in history. There are volunteers at the entrance to talk to you and let you know a bit about the abbey. Nigel in the cafe was very friendly and helpful. 👍🏼 There is a cafe, toilets and a little gift shop to make sure you're able to pick up a must have fridge magnet 👍🏼 Well worth the visit. The closest parking is probably on Market Place a 2 minute walk from the Abbey.