The Top 20 Attractions around Selby
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Selby. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Selby is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Selby Abbey
Highlight • Historical Site
Selby Abbey has been an important place of worship for over 900 years. You can visit or attend services here. Look out for the world-famous stained-glass windows and medieval architecture. …
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Ferrybridge Old Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
The Old Bridge is hidden away under a tangle of newer concrete flyovers, where the Great North Road crosses the River Aire. It’s traffic-free and provides a quieter route for cyclist and walkers to cross.
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Birkin Tea Room
Highlight • Cafe
Popular with cyclists - fast service, very reasonable prices, and always a smile and a warm welcome.
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RAF Burn Airfield
Highlight • Trail
A former Royal Air Force satellite station that opened in 1942, to close in 1946.
Many of the buildings have now been dismantled, but the three runways remain intact and are used by the Burn Gliding Club.
Many of the buildings have now been dismantled, but the three runways remain intact and are used by the Burn Gliding Club.
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St John the Baptist Church, Healaugh
Highlight • Historical Site
The construction of the church is thought to have taken place around 1150, and remnants of the Norman-era structure remain both within its walls and on its exterior. The chancel …
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RAF Riccall Bomber Memorial at Skipwith Common
Highlight • Natural Monument
Remnants of RAF Riccall are clearly visible around this loop. The base has a rich history and served as a heavy bomber (Handley Page Halifax) operational conversion unit during the …
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Carlton Towers
Highlight • Castle
A Grade I listed Victorian Gothic building, Carlton Towers is a beautiful historic house standing in 250 acres of farmland. The house belongs to the 18th Duke of Norfolk, although …
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Ancient Oak Trees of South Moor Field, Skipwith Common
Highlight • Natural Monument
If you follow the small woodland path around the far northern edge of the Common, just next to South Moor Field, you will be rewarded with a stroll through a …
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Wetherby Railway Viaduct
Highlight • Monument
Spanning the waters of the River Wharfe to the southern reaches of Wetherby, this abandoned railway bridge forms a connection between the Ebor Way and the Wetherby Railway Path.
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Brockadale Nature Reserve
Highlight • Trail
Brockadale Nature Reserve, nestled in West Yorkshire, is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Its rich biodiversity includes ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows, and pristine wetlands. Please note that access and regulations …
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