Selby Travel Guide

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Selby park

Selby park, Selby

 Britannia2 Says:  A pleasant park that runs between the railway and bus station to th Abbey. Good floral displys in the summer and a good place for a stroll or a rest. There is a cafe at the bus station. 

Selby Abbey

Selby Abbey, Selby

 Britannia2 Says:  Selby Abbey was founded by Benedict in 1069 and is one of England's largest parish churches. It is built on a base of sand ( as is York Minster) and some parts of the Abbey collapsed in the 17th century. There was also a serious fire in 1906 that melted the bells but... 

Selby market

Selby market, Selby

 Britannia2 Says:  Market day is Monday and the market has 120 stalls making it one of the largest in the area. The market was established in the 14th century by the Monks from the towns Abbey.The best time to visit the market is on Bank Holiday Mondays when the market takes on a carnival... 

Hotels  

Yellowtop Country Park

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Oakwood Lodges

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Restaurants  

Mr C's: Fish and chips in Selby

Mr C's: Fish and chips in Selby, Selby

 Britannia2 Says:  The largest fish and chip shop in the town centre that caters for diners and take away meals. Not a lot to say other than the food is hot and tastes fine and the prices quite acceptable. 

Capri Italian Restaurant: Fine Italian restaurant

Capri Italian Restaurant: Fine Italian restaurant, Selby

 Britannia2 Says:  A wonderfully placed Italian restaurant close to the Abbey that is on a pleasant walk way. Small and friendly this restaurant offers good service and value. A few seats outside in the summer. Good range of pizzas and a lunchtime special at £5.95 is good value. 

Transportation  

North East Rover

North East Rover, Selby

 Britannia2 Says:  If you would like to explore from Selby by train the North East Rover may be of use. This ticket offers 197 miles of travel on the East Coast Mainline from Retford to Berwick on Tweed. The area covered is bounded by Newcastle - Carlisle - Settle - Bradford - Halifax -... 

East Yorkshire Round Robin

East Yorkshire Round Robin, Selby

 Britannia2 Says:  This ticket allows one circular journey only starting at any station listed below and going clockwise or anti clockwise. Selby- York - Scarborough - Hull - Selby. A one day ticket £20, child £10.00 and railcard holder £13.20. 2011 prices. 

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 A pleasant park that runs between the railway and bus station to th Abbey. Good floral displys in the summer and a good place for a stroll or a rest. There is a... 

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Selby - Market town / Commuter town

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 A pleasant enough town that is now mainly a Leeds commuter town but has little for the visitor other than the Abbey and famous market. Good for shopping and there are some good eating places... 

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 An ancient church that the Royal Family once visit last century. 

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 I'd love to say that Selby is a pretty little market town and it so nearly is - but sadly it isn't. Selby is blighted by big and ugly industrial buildings from the nearby power station to the huge... 

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