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Selby, a fair sized town dominated by its famous abbey, founded in 1069

The town, said to be the birth place of Henry I, son of William the Conqueror, prospered under the power and influence of the Abbey, but declined after the dissolution of the monasteries.

Selby has an attractive park in the centre with play areas, leisure centre, a shopping centre, Abbey Walk, and a weekly market.

The Selby Canal runs from West Haddlesey to the town centre, a good place for a stroll on the banks of the Selby canal along the Horseshoe Walk. For the more energetic, there is a 15 mile cycle path all the way to York.

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Selby Tourist Attractions

 

Selby Abbey,The Crescent, Selby, YO8 4PU, rather like a cathedral really, founded in 1069 by Monk Benedict of Auxerre, features eight tall Normal arches, and the 14th century Washington Window which bears the Washington family arms used as the basis of the American flag.Open: winter 10:00-16:00, summer 09:00-17:00 Tel: 01757 703123 Donations please to the Appeal.

 

Barlow Common Nature Reserve , Barlow, Selby. off A141 south of the town, a reserve on a 100 acre reclaimed site with woodland, meadows, ponds, a small lake and reedbeds. Coarse fishing, information centre, footpaths, nature trail, picnic area and a birdwatching hide. Open: dawn to dusk. Tel: 01757 617110.

 

Bishopwood Open Forest, off B1223 north-west of the town, 850 acres of forest, once a hunting area for royalty. Walks and trails, spot the deer and other wildlife. Picnic area Cawood road adjacent to the railway bridge.

 

Brayton Barff, Brayton, Selby. a hill rising to 180ft in 80 acres, oak woodland, footpaths, views over the Vale of York.

 
 

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Quality Hotel Leeds Junction A1-A63 South Milford Selby LS25 5LF MAP
The Quality Hotel Leeds/Selby Fork is set in 16 acres of woodland with a nine-hole Pitch and Putt course. It is situated midway between Leeds and Selby, making it an ideal base for visiting attractions in both Leeds and York.

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New Country Inns - Selby Oakney Wood Drive Selby YO8 8LZ MAP
A modern friendly hotel, located on the A63 Selby Bypass, only 3/4 of a mile from the town centre. Our hotel also has a bar and family restaurant with a children's play area.

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Monk Fryston Hall Hotel Main Street Monk Fryston Selby LS25 5DU MAP
Monk Fryston Hall is a grand hotel offering guests tranquility, charm and tradition. Monk Fryston Hall is the perfect choice for conferences, corporate entertaining, wedding parties and leisure breaks.

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Holiday Cottages


Cottage Ref: 1630 North Duffield near Selby YO8 5RX Tel: 01244 357717  MAP
Set on a working farm between the villages of North Duffield and Skipwith, this idyllic property is a spacious, brick built semi-detached former farmhouse and is just 12 miles from the historic city of York....
Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 404.00-876.00
Sleeps up to 13 in 6 bedrooms.

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Around The Selby Area

Up to York or eastwards to Hull and the River Humber

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Howden (8.62 miles) Goole (9.61 miles) Tadcaster (10.51 miles) York (12.21 miles) Pocklington (15.60 miles) Stamford Bridge (15.66 miles) Doncaster (18.19 miles)

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Area Telephone Code
01757
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52 Micklegate Selby
YO8 4EQ
Tel: 01757 212181
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selby@ytbtic.co.uk
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