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Selby

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Selby

Selby is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Riccall, 39km from Castle Howard.

Selby is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 24,859, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Selby sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Selby to your route.

About Selby

Selby is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, 12 miles (19.3 km) south of York on the River Ouse. At the 2021 Census, it had a population of 17,193. The town grew around Selby Abbey, a former Benedictine house whose surviving church is nationally protected. Historic records indicate that Henry I

Read more of England was born in the town. The town was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire and was transferred to the new county of North Yorkshire in 1974. From 1974 until 2023 it was the administrative centre of the Selby District. Local government is now provided by North Yorkshire Council, a unitary authority. Selby once had a large shipbuilding industry, and was an important port on the Selby Canal, which brought trade from Leeds. It also had a large mining industry

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Where is Selby located?

Selby is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.7833 latitude, -1.0667 longitude.

What is the population of Selby?

Selby has a population of approximately 24,859 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
24,859
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.7833, -1.0667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Selby

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Squires Cafe Bar

One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.

12 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

York Minster

One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, famous for its medieval stained glass.

20 km · about 25 min drive

photogenic

The Shambles

Medieval York street where overhanging timber-framed shops nearly touch across the lane, some dating to the 14th century. Once a row of butchers' shops; the meat-hooks and wide sill-boards survive.

20 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Harewood Speed Hillclimb

The longest hillclimb course in England at 1,598 yards, climbing Yorkshire moorland on the Harewood estate with sweeping open views over Wharfedale from the spectator banks.

31 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Seaways Cafe

Famous bikers' cafe at Fridaythorpe on the rolling B1251 through the Yorkshire Wolds, drawing hundreds of motorcycles and sports cars on summer weekends for its renowned breakfasts.

36 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Castle Howard

A stately home in North Yorkshire, not a true castle but one of England's grandest Baroque residences, famous from Brideshead Revisited.

39 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Bettys Café Tea Rooms, Harrogate

Yorkshire tea-room institution founded by Swiss confectioner Frederick Belmont in 1919, still family-owned and famous for Fat Rascals and its art-deco interior inspired by the Queen Mary liner.

39 km · about 45 min drive

bridge

Humber Bridge

Vast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.

41 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Selby

  • 41 kmHumber BridgeVast single-span suspension bridge over the Humber estuary near Hull: the world's longest of its kind for 16 years after opening in 1981, with a 2.2km crossing that still feels like flying over water.
  • 64 kmRosedale Chimney BankOne of England's steepest roads, hitting 1-in-3 (33%) as it climbs from Rosedale Abbey onto the North York Moors past old ironstone kilns. A rite of passage for drivers and cyclists; caravans are banned.
  • 65 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • 66 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 69 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 69 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Selby.

Barlby

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 3,860

Brayton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 2,913

Riccall

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 2,216

Hemingbrough

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 2,483

Hambleton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 1,749

Cawood

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 1,409

Camblesforth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 2,056

Barmby on the Marsh

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 372

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