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Guided Tour of Selby Abbey

Guided Tour of Selby Abbey

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Join a captivating guided tour of the magnificent Selby Abbey on Saturday 19 December. Commencing at 10:30 am, participants should gather inside the West Door to meet their knowledgeable guide. This insightful exploration will delve into the rich and layered history of the abbey, a site of profound significance as the very first monastery established in the North of England following the momentous Norman Conquest. Discover the stories and architectural marvels that have shaped this venerable institution over centuries. The tour is expected to last for approximately 75 minutes, offering a comprehensive yet accessible journey through its past. While the tour itself is entirely free of charge, generous donations are gratefully accepted and will contribute to the ongoing preservation and upkeep of this historic landmark.

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 1066. Wonder at the amazing Romanesque and Gothic architecture and hear how, despite two great fires, the collapse of the central tower and the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th Century, Selby Abbey has survived as a vibrant place of pilgrimage, events, prayer and worship. Tour dates for 2026: 5th January 17th January 2nd February 14th February 2nd March 21st March 13th April 18th April 11th May 23rd May 8th June 20th June 13th July 25th July 3rd August 15th August 7th September 19th September 5th October 17th October 2nd November 21st November 7th December 19th December Tours are available at other times for groups or individuals by prior arrangement. Contact of **** @ ************ rg.uk (website: www.selbyabbey.org.uk ) Selby Abbey welcomes visitors daily between 10.00am and 4.00pm (Coffee Shop and Gift Shop open 10.30am to 3.30pm)

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Guided Tour of Selby Abbey takes place on Saturday, 19 December 2026 at 08:00.

Guided Tour of Selby Abbey is held at Selby Abbey in York (The Crescent, Selby, YO8 4PU).

Entry to Guided Tour of Selby Abbey is free.

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