Shaun’s Beverley guidebook
Sightseeing
One of Britain's finest examples of medieval gothic architecture. Features 68, 16th-century misericords, saxon sanctuary chair, Percy tomb canopy and a large collection of medieval musician carvings in stone and wood.
Beverley Minster is the Parish Church of St. John and St. Martin. John, bishop of York, founded a monastery on the site where Beverley Minster stands. John died in 721 and his body was buried in a chapel of the Saxon church. He was canonised in 1037. The present church was built around his tomb. Building work began in 1220 and was completed in 1425.
Throughout the Middle Ages miracles which took place at his tomb attracted pilgrims from far and wide.
Today the church is still a place of pilgrimage for visitors. It also continues to be a place of prayer and worship at the heart of the community.
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Beverley Minster
38 HighgateOne of Britain's finest examples of medieval gothic architecture. Features 68, 16th-century misericords, saxon sanctuary chair, Percy tomb canopy and a large collection of medieval musician carvings in stone and wood.
Beverley Minster is the Parish Church of St. John and St. Martin. John, bishop of York, founded a monastery on the site where Beverley Minster stands. John died in 721 and his body was buried in a chapel of the Saxon church. He was canonised in 1037. The present church was built around his tomb. Building work began in 1220 and was completed in 1425.
Throughout the Middle Ages miracles which took place at his tomb attracted pilgrims from far and wide.
Today the church is still a place of pilgrimage for visitors. It also continues to be a place of prayer and worship at the heart of the community.
Beverley has four pastures, East and South East of the town, aligning the river Hull are the pastures of Figham and Swinemoor. To the East and South East of the town are the Westwood and Hurn in the form of one large pasture.
Chalk taken from the pasture was used for the foundation of Beverley’s streets and for making lime. The Corporation obtained a regular income from leasing out lime kilns on the Westwood until 1812. Clay was used for brick making by local brick makers, the North Bar in Beverley town is built with Beverley made bricks. The signs of this industry are still to be seen in the many hollows and pits that give the pasture its character.
Visitors to the Westwood will notice that there is a Golf Course and Race Course on the pasture; it is understood that the Golf course is quite challenging and popular with visitors. The Race meetings are attracting increasing interest and it hosts several events and festivals during the year.
The wellbeing of the pastures is overseen by the Pasture Masters, a group of men elected from the Freemen of Beverley each March. Although the Pasture Act of 1836 clarified the right of the Pasture Masters to administer and enforce their bylaws, it did not state who ‘owned’ the land. In 1978 the courts decided that the pastures were owned by the then Borough Council; it is now ‘owned’ by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
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Beverley Westwood
67 Walkington RdBeverley has four pastures, East and South East of the town, aligning the river Hull are the pastures of Figham and Swinemoor. To the East and South East of the town are the Westwood and Hurn in the form of one large pasture.
Chalk taken from the pasture was used for the foundation of Beverley’s streets and for making lime. The Corporation obtained a regular income from leasing out lime kilns on the Westwood until 1812. Clay was used for brick making by local brick makers, the North Bar in Beverley town is built with Beverley made bricks. The signs of this industry are still to be seen in the many hollows and pits that give the pasture its character.
Visitors to the Westwood will notice that there is a Golf Course and Race Course on the pasture; it is understood that the Golf course is quite challenging and popular with visitors. The Race meetings are attracting increasing interest and it hosts several events and festivals during the year.
The wellbeing of the pastures is overseen by the Pasture Masters, a group of men elected from the Freemen of Beverley each March. Although the Pasture Act of 1836 clarified the right of the Pasture Masters to administer and enforce their bylaws, it did not state who ‘owned’ the land. In 1978 the courts decided that the pastures were owned by the then Borough Council; it is now ‘owned’ by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
The Deep
Visit Hull’s award-winning aquarium The Deep, which is home to over 5,000 animals. Marvel at amazing marine life including magnificent sharks & rays, the UK’s only pair of Green sawfish, a colony of Gentoo penguins, Loggerhead sea turtles & more. Go on a journey through prehistoric seas, past tropical lagoons, into the vast open oceans, down to the darkest depths, through the chilly Kingdom of ice & into the future. Catch the daily dive show at 2pm, penguin feeds at 11:30am & 3:30pm as well as getting hands on in a touch-pool session with some animals native to British shores. Take a walk through the viewing tunnel & finish your visit with a ride in the glass lift through the 10 metre Endless Ocean tank. Little nippers can also enjoy the interactive magic floor, fossil brushing station & soft play area.
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The Deep
Tower StreetThe Deep
Visit Hull’s award-winning aquarium The Deep, which is home to over 5,000 animals. Marvel at amazing marine life including magnificent sharks & rays, the UK’s only pair of Green sawfish, a colony of Gentoo penguins, Loggerhead sea turtles & more. Go on a journey through prehistoric seas, past tropical lagoons, into the vast open oceans, down to the darkest depths, through the chilly Kingdom of ice & into the future. Catch the daily dive show at 2pm, penguin feeds at 11:30am & 3:30pm as well as getting hands on in a touch-pool session with some animals native to British shores. Take a walk through the viewing tunnel & finish your visit with a ride in the glass lift through the 10 metre Endless Ocean tank. Little nippers can also enjoy the interactive magic floor, fossil brushing station & soft play area.
A visit to Beverley Racecourse is a seriously good day out, a fact that the people of Beverley have been quite rightly proud of for over 300 years. Set in the stunning surroundings of The Westwood, the racecourse hosts horse racing between April and September every year. We have 19 race meetings in total, 11 of which feature extra entertainment and fun, from the family-themed May Day with a petting zoo and funfair rides to the glamour of Ladies' Day. For the racing fan, our Very British Raceday in June with its two feature races for the country's best two-year-old horses sees them battle it out in a fast and furious contest up our infamous uphill 5 furlong sprint (a furlong being about 660 feet for the as-yet uninititated.) There's always a warm welcome at Beverley, and whether you prefer to bring the family with a picnic and a rug or your friends for an afternoon of fun and catching up, you'll find lots of like-minded people enjoying the day.
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Trkačka staza Beverley
York RoadA visit to Beverley Racecourse is a seriously good day out, a fact that the people of Beverley have been quite rightly proud of for over 300 years. Set in the stunning surroundings of The Westwood, the racecourse hosts horse racing between April and September every year. We have 19 race meetings in total, 11 of which feature extra entertainment and fun, from the family-themed May Day with a petting zoo and funfair rides to the glamour of Ladies' Day. For the racing fan, our Very British Raceday in June with its two feature races for the country's best two-year-old horses sees them battle it out in a fast and furious contest up our infamous uphill 5 furlong sprint (a furlong being about 660 feet for the as-yet uninititated.) There's always a warm welcome at Beverley, and whether you prefer to bring the family with a picnic and a rug or your friends for an afternoon of fun and catching up, you'll find lots of like-minded people enjoying the day.
The beautiful market town of Beverley, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, is steeped in history.
Beverley’s famous market dates back centuries and is a vital part of community life. It is held in the town centre, on Saturdays and attracts thousands of shoppers every week.
The busiest market is on Saturdays and there is a friendly atmosphere and a vibrant mix of stalls, selling food from around the world, fruit and vegetables, freshly baked goods, arts and crafts, and clothing.
There are more than 120 stalls in Saturday Market, with traders coming as far afield as Manchester, Nottingham and Lincolnshire to sell their goods.
Some more traditional traders have been coming to the market for decades, while other newcomers cater for the latest trends in food and gifts.
Visit Saturday market at Beverley and spend enjoyable day in the town.
Saturday Market
Saturday MarketThe beautiful market town of Beverley, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, is steeped in history.
Beverley’s famous market dates back centuries and is a vital part of community life. It is held in the town centre, on Saturdays and attracts thousands of shoppers every week.
The busiest market is on Saturdays and there is a friendly atmosphere and a vibrant mix of stalls, selling food from around the world, fruit and vegetables, freshly baked goods, arts and crafts, and clothing.
There are more than 120 stalls in Saturday Market, with traders coming as far afield as Manchester, Nottingham and Lincolnshire to sell their goods.
Some more traditional traders have been coming to the market for decades, while other newcomers cater for the latest trends in food and gifts.
Visit Saturday market at Beverley and spend enjoyable day in the town.
Food scene
njoy a relaxing meal in modern, elegant surroundings. Dine outdoors on our spacious garden terrace. Or experience the action of a professional kitchen at our chef’s table. Whether you’re joining us for a light lunch, an evening meal or a special occasion, you can always look forward to a warm welcome, a relaxed atmosphere and a professional, friendly service.
Set in the grounds of Beverley’s former Grade II listed Georgian courthouse, The Westwood’s contemporary interior blends beautifully with the period features and charm of this historic building.
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The Westwood Restaurant
New Walknjoy a relaxing meal in modern, elegant surroundings. Dine outdoors on our spacious garden terrace. Or experience the action of a professional kitchen at our chef’s table. Whether you’re joining us for a light lunch, an evening meal or a special occasion, you can always look forward to a warm welcome, a relaxed atmosphere and a professional, friendly service.
Set in the grounds of Beverley’s former Grade II listed Georgian courthouse, The Westwood’s contemporary interior blends beautifully with the period features and charm of this historic building.
A small intimate fine dining restaurant with rooms in the heart of Beverley, offering modern British cuisine with a heavy emphasis on local produce. Whites is Beverleys only fine dining restaurant with rooms, featuring in both the Michelin Guide and the Good Food Guide.
Whites Restaurant
12a N Bar WithoutA small intimate fine dining restaurant with rooms in the heart of Beverley, offering modern British cuisine with a heavy emphasis on local produce. Whites is Beverleys only fine dining restaurant with rooms, featuring in both the Michelin Guide and the Good Food Guide.
It took less than four years for the Pipe and Glass to be awarded a Michelin Star, an accolade it holds to this day. It’s also won numerous other awards, including The Good Pub Guide’s National Dining Pub of the Year for 2015, and was placed at number four in the national Morning Advertiser Top 50 Gastropubs Awards for 2013 and 2014, and at number three in 2015. The former coaching inn stands on the site of the original gatehouse to Dalton Park on the beautiful Dalton Estate, with parts of the current building dating back to the 17th century. After an initial major refurbishment in 2006, James and Kate have updated the premises regularly, including an exclusive private dining suite and a kitchen garden, added as part of an ambitious garden redesign.The Pipe and Glass now offers nine luxury boutique rooms across two sites; The Garden Rooms, at the pub itself and The Old Lambing Yard, just a stones throw away in the village.
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The Pipe and Glass
West EndIt took less than four years for the Pipe and Glass to be awarded a Michelin Star, an accolade it holds to this day. It’s also won numerous other awards, including The Good Pub Guide’s National Dining Pub of the Year for 2015, and was placed at number four in the national Morning Advertiser Top 50 Gastropubs Awards for 2013 and 2014, and at number three in 2015. The former coaching inn stands on the site of the original gatehouse to Dalton Park on the beautiful Dalton Estate, with parts of the current building dating back to the 17th century. After an initial major refurbishment in 2006, James and Kate have updated the premises regularly, including an exclusive private dining suite and a kitchen garden, added as part of an ambitious garden redesign.The Pipe and Glass now offers nine luxury boutique rooms across two sites; The Garden Rooms, at the pub itself and The Old Lambing Yard, just a stones throw away in the village.