Acaster Selby

Settlement in Yorkshire Selby

England

Acaster Selby

Kelfield Grange buildings and yard Credit: Phil Catterall

Acaster Selby is a small village located in the Selby district of North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Ouse, the village is nestled in a picturesque rural setting that attracts visitors seeking tranquility and natural beauty.

With a population of around 200 residents, Acaster Selby exudes a strong sense of community and charm. The village is known for its historic buildings, including St. John the Evangelist Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church's architecture showcases a blend of Norman and Gothic influences, making it a notable landmark in the area.

Nature enthusiasts will be delighted by the scenic surroundings of Acaster Selby. The village is surrounded by lush green fields, rolling hills, and meandering waterways, providing ample opportunities for countryside walks and exploration. The nearby Acaster Malbis nature reserve is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife spotting.

Despite its small size, Acaster Selby offers a range of amenities for residents and visitors alike. The village boasts a well-regarded primary school, a village hall, and a local pub where visitors can enjoy a pint of traditional Yorkshire ale. The village also benefits from its close proximity to the bustling market town of Selby, which offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

In summary, Acaster Selby is a charming village in the heart of Yorkshire, offering a tranquil retreat for those seeking a rural escape. With its rich history, natural beauty, and strong community spirit, it is a hidden gem in the picturesque landscape of North Yorkshire.

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Acaster Selby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.865702/-1.128816 or Grid Reference SE5741. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kelfield Grange buildings and yard

Phil Catterall

Kelfield Grange

JThomas

Farmland near Kelfield Grange

JThomas

Farmland near the River Ouse

JThomas

Bridleway at Kelfield Grange

This bridleway runs into Kelfield Woods.

DS Pugh

Signs of the Times

Signposting at Kelfield Grange is guaranteed to confuse. The wooden finger post says 'Public Bridleway' and has a plastic sign nailed to it which says 'Public Bridleway - No through route', but not to be beaten the sign attached to the fence mostly reads 'Private Woodland - No public access - Trespassers will ....', which I assume didn't read '...be shot lethally' but is more likely to have said'... be tormented to death by misleading signs'. Anyway I decided not to bother taking the bridle path to Kelfield Wood and went on my way, although I did take the dogs around the wood the next day using a different route from Mount Pleasant Farm.

Andy Farrington

Kelfield Grange

View of the entrance to the farm off the B1222 right of picture.

Andy Farrington

Bridleway near Kelfield Grange

Looking along a path leading to the woods. The sun has gone behind a cloud.

DS Pugh

Farm Outbuildings at Kelfield Grange

Kelfield Grange Farm locates on the B1222 between Cawood and Stillingfleet

Chris Heaton

B1222 between Cawood and Stillingfleet

The road outside Kelfield Grange Farm

Chris Heaton

Appleton Roebuck

Farmland on the road out of Appleton Roebuck towards Acaster Malbis.

DS Pugh

Acaster Selby, St John the Evangelist

Acaster Selby is a small village (19 houses) in the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Wharfe south of York and the church is an unspoilt and unaltered gem by Pearson of 1850 with a fifteenth century font reputedly originating from Kirkham Priory.

Gareth Foster

College Farm, Acaster Selby

Acaster Selby is a small riverside village south of York and the Selby part of the name comes from a grange of Selby Abbey having been here before the dissolution. College Farm dates from before 1829 and is a fine building which is currently empty. There are two massive brick barns, one of similar date and one which appears earlier. A few hundred yards away is the site of the college, a pre-reformation school dissolved under the Chantries Act (as it also was one) and now represented by bumps in a field.

Gareth Foster

River Ouse, Acaster Selby

There was once a ferry here linking to Stillingfleet, on the opposite bank. On Boxing Day 1833 the ferry sank whilst carrying Stilligfleet church choir and eleven people were drowned, mostly teenage girls and a disaster for a small village which is still remembered today. Subsequently the ferry, which took an oblique course across the river, was moved to a more direct course slightly further upstream and is now no more. The Ouse is tidal at this point and a navigation demanding some care; before the coming of railways, and indeed for many years after, it was a very busy commercial waterway.

Gareth Foster