Selby Attractions
From Howden follow the A63 for a further 11mi/18km to reach Selby (population 12,000). This small town on the banks of the Ouse has many notable Georgian houses and one of the most attractive abbey churches in England, founded in 1069.
From Selby it is 14mi/23km northwards on the A19 back to York.
Walking and cycling are popular activities in and around Selby.
From Selby it is 14mi/23km northwards on the A19 back to York.
Walking and cycling are popular activities in and around Selby.
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Abbey
Selby Abbey is known for its typically Norman architecture, its north doorway and embellished choir.
Elvington - Yorkshire Air Museum
The Yorkshire Air Museum in Elvington recreates the atmosphere of a World War II bomber airfield. It has an original control tower, aircraft displays and aviation artifacts. To complete the experience there are also photographs to view and an archive film.
Yorkshire Air Museum
Elvington Airfield
Elvington YO14 4AU
England
Elvington Airfield
Elvington YO14 4AU
England
Hours
March 30 to October 25
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 26 to March 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 | 15:30 |
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
