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a Historic Market Town in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire

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About Beverley

This is a town best known for its impressive Minster church which is without doubt one of the most splendid in Europe. It is mostly Early English in style and was begun in 1220. The magnificent Perpendicular west front with its rich pinnacle towers was completed around 1420. As if the sheer scale of the exterior of this great building were not enough, there is even more to appreciate inside. Of particular note is the glorious Percy shrine - the detail of the ornate canopy is almost unrivalled, and is said to be the finest 14th-century work of its kind. The treasures of this church are all to numerous to mention in one brief article, it is suffice to say that the Minster is a glorious historical treasure chest, which is a constant source of fascination and amazement. It is a church of elaborate beauty which at times, is quite simply overwhelming.

The northern approach to the town is quite impressive, this is called North Bar Without, this is a street lined with elegant houses from the 18th and early 19th-century. To the left of the broad North Bar Within visitors will find the parish church of St.Mary, this is reputed to have started as a chapel to the Minster. It is of fine Gothic architecture, with a richly decorated interior, particularly the ceiling above the chancel which has 40 panels representing the king's of England up to Henry VI.

There are two market squares, Wednesday Market and Saturday Market. The latter is memorable for its market cross of 1714 which bears the arms of Queen Anne, and the former for its lovely Georgian properties.

The town has many pretty spots and attractive vista's; The River Hull, with bright painted narrow boats, the Beck sparkles despite being crammed in parts with pleasure boats. Beverley Beck leads almost to the town centre, it provides access to the Humber and in recent times has become a Mecca for boating enthusiasts.

In the green belt surrounding the town there is much of interest including Beverley Racecourse, a venue for race meetings since 1767.

The White Horse Inn is a noted former coaching inn of indeterminable age, but it was recorded in 1585! It is popularly known in the area as "Nellies" and is pure medieval in atmosphere with a warren of rooms and corridors. The pub has a delightful rear courtyard, and shutters to the windows either side of the entrance. The Rose and Crown is a pleasant hostelry in North Bar Without.

The town hosts lively markets, has interesting shops, good entertainment, cafe's, restaurants and a range of accommodation to suit all tastes. Amongst its many attractions is a museum which recalls the life and times of the town.

Beverley is only ten miles from the coast, the town lies amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in the East Riding of Yorkshire and makes the perfect destination for a base from which to explore the glorious Yorkshire countryside, or its fine sea-side resorts. It is also within easy reach of the Humber River, the wildfowl trust at Spurn Head and the Spurn Heritage Coast.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Beverley

Beverley Minster	(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)	Pictures
Spurn Lightship	(8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Humber Bridge Country Park	(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction S)	Pictures
The Deep	(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Burton Constable Country Park	(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Waters Edge Country Park	(10.4 miles, 16.8 km, direction S)	Pictures
Hornsea Freeport	(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction E)	Pictures
Skipsea Castle	(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Thornton Abbey	(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Julian's Bower	(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Burnby Hall Gardens	(15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction W)	Pictures
Burton Agnes Hall	(15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction N)	Pictures
Elsham Hall Country Park	(17.6 miles, 28.2 km, direction S)	Pictures
The Real Aeroplane Museum	(19.9 miles, 32.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
The Yorkshire Waterways Museum	(21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Beverley

Kingston upon Hull, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE)
Kingston-upon-Hull is the proper name for this major industrial city which occupies a dynamic waterfront location on the giant...
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New Holland, in the county of Lincolnshire (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction S)
A long narrow street of grey houses defines the character of New Holland, but there are good views up the river to the Humber Bridge, and across the river to the bustling port of Hull.
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Barton upon Humber, in the county of Lincolnshire (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction S)
This is a charming town spread out from the historic River Humber. There are particularly fine views of the Humber bridge, river traffic and river wildlife, with the best views being from the Barton Claypits which occupy a lengthy stretch of the river bank.
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Driffield, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (11.3 miles, 18.3 km, direction N)
Driffield makes an ideal base from which to explore the spacious Wolds and the glorious sandy bays of the lovely coastline of East Yorkshire.
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Hornsea, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction NE)
Hornsea, is an old village and hidden behind the narrow streets that are crowded with old cottages, is the beautiful freshwater lake called Hornsea Mere.
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Bridlington, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction NE)
The town has a north beach, a south beach and a harbour. It is both a seaside town and a fishing port.
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Withernsea, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction E)
Withernsea lighthouse is interestingly built in close proximity to the houses that line the streets a few hundred yards away from the sea.
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Sewerby, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (21.0 miles, 33.7 km, direction NE)
Sewerby lies in a picturesque position overlooking a sweeping, sandy bay - this is the meeting place of Flamborough's stark white cliffs and the sands of Bridlington.
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Bempton, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (22.6 miles, 36.4 km, direction NE)
From early spring to summer the dramatic cliffs of Bempton pulsate with the sounds of the vast number of seabirds, which nest in the chalky crevices and cliff shelving.
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Flamborough, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (22.9 miles, 36.8 km, direction NE)
Sea, sand and solitude, or rather sea, rocks and solitude can be found in the grandeur of this picture postcard stretch of chalky cliffs where a retreating sea reveals picturesque little coves and sea caves.
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Grimsby, in the county of Lincolnshire (24.5 miles, 39.4 km, direction SE)
The Grimsby of today is in stark contrast to the days when its fleet numbered more than 700 sea going fishing vessel's, and even more with the time when it was under the rule of invading Danes.
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Old Malton, in the county of North Yorkshire (25.2 miles, 40.5 km, direction NW)
This delightful village nestles beneath the shadow of the Howardian Hills close to the rivers Rye and Derwent.
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Cleethorpes, in the county of Lincolnshire (26.1 miles, 42.0 km, direction SE)
Cleethorpes, is a warmly welcoming coastal resort in an area renowned for Trawlers and day trippers.
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Humberston, in the county of Lincolnshire (27.3 miles, 43.9 km, direction SE)
This is a typical North East Lincolnshire Wolds town. It is also a coastal resort town with chalet parks reminiscent of the 1950's.
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Nearby travel help

Beverley Station	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Arram Station	(2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction N)
M62 Junction 38	(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SW)
M180 Junction 5	(17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction S)
Humberside International Airport	(18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction S)
Sheffield City Airport	(49.7 miles, 79.9 km, direction SW)
Beverley to London	(161.9 miles, 260.4 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Beverley

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Beverley center
The Beverley Arms	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
The Manor House Hotel & Restaurant	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Ramada Hull	(5.4 miles, 8.8 km, direction S)
Best Western Willerby Manor Hotel	(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction S)
The Dorchester Hotel	(6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction SE)
Campanile Hotel Hull	(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SE)
Vale Hostel	(7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction SE)
Clyde House Hotel	(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction SE)
Kingston Theatre Hotel	(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction SE)
Quality Hotel Royal Hull	(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SE)
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