Beverley

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Beverley, located just north of Hull lies close to the River Humber in East Yorkshire. An old fashioned market town with a Victorian and Georgian centre, Beverley grew up around its Minster said to overshadow many other English cathedrals. The 8th century Beverley Minster is the burial site of St John of Beverley. The church was refashioned by the Normans and rebuilt after a fire in 1220 with the building work finishing in 1420. Inside the Minster is an elaborate shrine to the Percy family and a primitive seat dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. www.beverleyminster.org Beverley is also known for housing the beautiful church of St Mary which dates back to the 12th century. The church is renowned for a rabbit carving said to be Lewis Carroll's inspiration for the March Hare in classic novel 'Alice in Wonderland'.

At the North entrance to the town stands a medieval Bar. One of the five entrances protecting Beverley it was supported by a drawbridge, as Beverley was originally encircled by a defensive ditch. A market cross stands in Beverley’s market place dating back from 1714 and supported by eight columns. Visit the market place on Saturdays to purchase local produce at the weekly market

A popular racecourse lies in Beverley, boasting an electric atmosphere and holding nineteen flat meetings throughout the summer. The racecourse frequently plays host to other events, such as steam engine meets, agricultural shows and vintage and veteran vehicle rallies. Hull is within seven miles and offers visitors attractions including The Deep; a large underwater aquarium, Wilberforce House - open to the public and showcasing the life and works of William Wilberforce, and the Humber Bridge which is the fourth largest single span suspension bridge in the world.

Beverley has developed a reputation as an epicentre for speciality shops and fine dining. Guest houses and hotels offer bed and breakfast at reasonable rates while holiday cottages provide self-catering accommodation. Camping and Caravan sites are also available. Beverley lies thirty miles east of York on the A1079 and half an hour south of Bridlington on the A165. Trains operate to Beverley on the Northern Line with good connections to York and Scarborough.

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