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Selby Abbey

The Crescent, Selby YO8 4PU, England
+44(0)1757 703123
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Selby
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Churches/ Cathedrals
Most recent review
- 28 May 2012
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york
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The Abbey is such an important part of Selby and such a beautiful place to visit. Well kept inside and out and very friendly people that work in and around the grounds.

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Wrexham, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

A very interesting place to visit and beautiful stained glass windows

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Selby, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

always great at christmas lovely family serviceschrisdongle service is so moving with all the children and their candles

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Selby, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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Ideal if you like looking at historical buildings - theres a little shop and tea room in the abbey for refreshments and a souvenir

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North Yorkshire
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22 reviews 22 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Well worth looking round, plus there's a remeberence area outside where the people were wiped out by cholera

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Selby, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Focal point in the town established by William around 1066, Allow more than an hour, good access.

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Howden, United Kingdom
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71 reviews 71 reviews
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

Situated in the sleepy market town of Selby, this building is often overlooked by the many tourists who visit York to see similar historic sites. That is a great shame, as Selby Abbey has a charm all of its own, and the architecture can only be described as spectacular. Well worth a visit.

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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52 reviews 52 reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

i used to work in a village 8 miles away bubwith,its a beautiful building. also very well lit at night when driving past.

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Bolton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
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Beautiful abbey church with fascinating history and, most important, a lively and friendly worshipping community. We enjoyed being there for the Sunday morning service then exploring the building.

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Oldham, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

A superb building, older than York Minster and well worth a visit. Beautiful.

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