Guidebook for Selby
Sightseeing
Abbey which is a world heritage site. An abbey with a roof on it and no admission charge. Selby Abbey contains a rare and famous feature: a 14th century Washington Window.
11 locals recommend
Selby Abbey
The CrescentAbbey which is a world heritage site. An abbey with a roof on it and no admission charge. Selby Abbey contains a rare and famous feature: a 14th century Washington Window.
National Coal Mining Museum for England
New RoadNational museum which is free!
National museum which is free. Many exciting events such as jousting at times during the year.
112 locals recommend
Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries DriveNational museum which is free. Many exciting events such as jousting at times during the year.
Beverley Minster
38 HighgateA spectacular Minster
Howden Minster
We have many spectacular churches in this area.
National Trust - Treasurer's House, York
Minster YardNational Trust Property.
York Shambles
ShamblesFantastic medieval street with great shops.
A great museum which takes you back to the time of the second world war. There was a French squadron flying out of Elvington.
25 locals recommend
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial
Halifax WayA great museum which takes you back to the time of the second world war. There was a French squadron flying out of Elvington.
A very interesting museum which has large scale models of Viking, Saxon and Roman settlements.
9 locals recommend
Yorkshire Museum of Farming
Murton LaneA very interesting museum which has large scale models of Viking, Saxon and Roman settlements.
Yorkshire Museum
Set in beautiful grounds in the centre of the city.
Great walking area in a nature reserve. The area was an RAF station during WW2.
8 locals recommend
Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve
Great walking area in a nature reserve. The area was an RAF station during WW2.
Gracious house which has a rich calendar of events. Please look at their website.
108 locals recommend
Harewood House
Gracious house which has a rich calendar of events. Please look at their website.
National Trust property which was owned by Terry's of York choclate family.
7 locals recommend
Goddards
27 Tadcaster RdNational Trust property which was owned by Terry's of York choclate family.
Georgian house which has inside the furniture from Goddards House- home to Terry's of York family.
11 locals recommend
Fairfax House
CastlegateGeorgian house which has inside the furniture from Goddards House- home to Terry's of York family.
Breezy Knees Gardens
Wonderful perennial borders.
Parliament Street
Parliament StreetSt Nicholas Christmas Fair starts at the beginning of December each year.
Essentials
Sainsbury's
Foss BankFor all your grocery needs.
Tesco Superstore
Portholme RoadHas the basics.
Morrisons
Basic grocery shopping.
Arts & Culture
York Racecourse
Very handy for York races
The Hepworth Wakefield
Gallery WalkHepworth Gallery in Wakefield
The Deep
Tower StreetExplore the oceans and seas in this spectacular museum.
Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre
York RoadWetherby races
Pontefract Racecourse
Park RoadPontefract racecourse
The Racecourse Centre
Tadcaster Road...and another racecourse!
A very good museum which isn't a national one so you have an entrance fee but it is worth it. Lots of things to look at.
126 locals recommend
York Castle Museum
Tower StreetA very good museum which isn't a national one so you have an entrance fee but it is worth it. Lots of things to look at.
Jorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateA great museum with many interactive features.
Food Scene
Excellent restaurant with good food and good service. If we are around we can transport you there and come to collect you after your meal.
The Peppered Pig & Pig Inn
Snaith RoadExcellent restaurant with good food and good service. If we are around we can transport you there and come to collect you after your meal.
This is the place to go for great service and the quintessential English Afternoon Tea.
147 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareThis is the place to go for great service and the quintessential English Afternoon Tea.
Mr C's
61-63 MicklegateAn award winning fish and chip shop.
Ten minute walk from the cottage.
Yorkshire Lavender
Restaurant and garden.
Good pub food in a lovely village. Short drive from our annex.
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
York RoadGood pub food in a lovely village. Short drive from our annex.
Shopping
Often 70% off major brand names and a good food hall on first floor.
81 locals recommend
York Designer Outlet
Saint Nicholas AvenueOften 70% off major brand names and a good food hall on first floor.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabulous newly opened gastro pub on A19 half way between Selby and York. Buses to York drop you off outside so you could have a drink safely.
The Fat Abbot
Fabulous newly opened gastro pub on A19 half way between Selby and York. Buses to York drop you off outside so you could have a drink safely.