Selby Park … More than just flower beds!

Selby Park situated in the centre of the town adjacent to the historic Selby Abbey, has grown to be a hugely popular area to relax, unwind and have fun. Stroll in the gardens in the shadow of the Abbey and enjoy a freshly made tea or coffee from the Park Pavilion.

From April to September the Park Pavilion serves ice creams, tea, coffee and snacks. For mums and toddlers, our hugely popular play areas are great for the kids to get outside and play in safe and pleasant surroundings. A bouncy castle is also provided throughout the day for kids to enjoy. Crazy golf and bowling are also available daily and are great fun for all age groups.

Enjoy a fresh coffee in the Park Pavilion

Keep the kids entertained!

Enjoy a game of bowls on our immaculate greens

The Annual Selby Classic Motorcycle Rally

Each year the park plays host to the hugely successful Selby Classic Motorcycle Rally. The rally is now one of Yorkshire 's main motorcycle events and is held each June in the park. Welcoming over 150 bikes every year this event is a spectacle of classic and vintage motorcycles, and with brass bands and refreshments throughout the day this is a day not to be missed. The rally welcomes classic motorcyclists form all over England .

If you are interested in displaying a motorcycle at this year's event, please contact Neil Harrison on (01757) 213758 or e-mail marketing@selbyleisure.co.uk

The Sport Development unit of Selby Leisure Services is responsible for the development of sport throughout the Selby district.Robin Bedford is the Service's Sports Development Officer. Robin who is based at the Abbey leisure Centre, helps to organise and co-ordinate sport in the district, aiming to increase opportunity and participation for all.

Robin works alongside a number of clubs in the area, along with the extended schools partnership, promoting and organising events, courses and activities. Robin organises participants for the annual Youth Games, in which Selby district schools had another hugely successful year in 2007, competing against much larger surrounding districts.

If you would like to contact Robin about any issues regarding sport in the area, please contact him on (01757) 213758 or rbedford@selby.gov.uk

Working alongside Robin is James Chapman, Sport and Physical Activity Inclusion Officer for Leisure Services. James is working hard to increase sporting opportunity for everyone in the district.James can be contacted jchapman@selby.gov

Selby Park Open Day!

The Park's main event, the Annual Park Open Day, takes place every July and is a great family day out and it is completely free! Look out on our events page for details of next summer's event!

www.selby.gov.uk – Selby District Council Homepage

www.sportengland.org – The National Governing Body for Sport