Things to do in Selby

Activities, attractions and tours

Selby
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Tours & day trips

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Nidderdale Driving Self-Guided Tour with an APP

Nidderdale Driving Self-Guided Tour with an APP

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 63 per traveller*
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Private & custom tours

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York City Day Trip

York City Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 2,126 per traveller*
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 96 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works

York: Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works

Activity duration is 1 hour
6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 113 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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From York: Moors, Whitby, and the Yorkshire Steam Railway

From York: Moors, Whitby, and the Yorkshire Steam Railway

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 334 per adult
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What to do in Selby

Popular places to visit

Selby Abbey

You can find out about the history of Selby with a visit to Selby Abbey. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Selby Abbey

Selby Town Hall

Get tickets for a show at Selby Town Hall, a popular theatre in Selby. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Selby Town Hall

Selby Superbowl

You can enjoy the entertainment at Selby Superbowl during your travels to Selby. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Selby Superbowl

Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve

You can take time to visit Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve during your travels to Selby. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.

Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve

Barlow Common

Explore the great outdoors at Barlow Common, a lovely green space in Selby. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.

Barlow Common

The Oaks Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Selby at The Oaks Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the bars and restaurants.

The Oaks Golf Club

Frequently asked questions

Is Selby worth visiting?
Offering a mix of walking trails and nature, there's no shortage of things to do in Selby. When you're here, head to Selby Superbowl, a must-see attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in Selby?
After you've visited key attractions like Selby Superbowl and Selby Town Hall, spend the rest of your day enjoying the food and retail options in Selby.
What is the top tourist attraction in Selby?
Selby Superbowl is one of the top tourist attractions in Selby and deserves a place on every to-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Selby?
You can easily enjoy leading sights like Selby Superbowl, Selby Abbey and Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens with a three-day escape to Selby. On average, most travellers plan two days here. There's plenty to experience nearby too, so stay a bit longer and venture to York.
Is Selby a walkable city?
With exciting neighbourhoods and top sights within walking distance of the city centre, Selby is a great destination to discover on foot. Have fun wandering between Selby Superbowl and Selby Abbey. Then take a stroll through Barlby, located 2 kilometres from the centre, and North Duffield, which is about 5 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Selby with kids?
If you're looking for activities and attractions for all of your group, check out these great ideas for what to do in Selby with kids.

What to do in Selby for adults?
There are loads of things to do in Selby, with entertainment for adults of all ages. End the day with a visit to The Oaks Spa or Bishopthorpe Tennis Club.
Are there free things to do in Selby?
One of the simplest ways to discover free things to do in Selby is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider advice on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other highlights you can experience without opening your wallet. Selby Abbey is one place that doesn't have an admission fee.