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Selby Abbey
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World of James Herriot
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Founded in 1069 by Monk Benedict of Auxerre, Come and visit James Herriot’s
the Abbey is one of the most notable parish churches original house as it was in the 1940s.
in England. The 14th century Washington window See TV sets from ‘All Creatures
takes its name from Prior John de Washington whose Great and Small’, an interactive
family tree can be traced to that of George virtual farm and three rooms
Washington. There is a war memorial chapel and dedicated to the history of veterinary
visitor trail. medicine. All weather and completely
accessible.
The Crescent, Selby, YO8 4PU 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PL
Tel: 01757 703123 Fax: 01757 708878 Tel: 01845 524234 Fax: 01845 525333
Email: selbyabbeyyorks@aol.com Email: alison.scurrah@hambleton.gov.uk
www.selbyabbey.org.uk www.worldofjamesherriot.org
Opening Times: Open all year Easter – Oct 10am – 5pm (last admission 4pm)
Open Daily 9am – 4pm.
Nov – Easter 11am – 4pm (last admission 3pm).
Admission is free but donations are gratefully appreciated. Charges: Adult: £5.50, Children: £3.90, Concessions: £4.30.
Just 14 miles south of York on the A19
Discover
- or take the train.
Selby
Formerly one of the region’s busiest trading
and mining towns, the Selby of today is
quite different. Wander by the river, take a
cycle ride or church trail. Visit the abbey,
shop in the markets or explore the many
surrounding villages that remain unspoilt and
steeped in traditional community values.
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Stunning Norman Abbey
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Traditional markets
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Bowling, swimming, laser-questing
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Friendly hotels, family-run guest houses,
peaceful self catering farm cottages
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Good transport links - road, rail and air
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Transpennine Cycle Way - coast to coast
- from Hull to Liverpool
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Nature reserves and church trails
Email: selby@ytbtic.co.uk
or call Selby Visitor Information Centre:
Tel: 01757 212181
Want to escape to the country
- but need help getting there?
Ring York Pullman and ask about their day
excursions on 01904 622992.
York Pullman Bus Company Ltd Excursions
www.visityork.org
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