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BeverleyMini Guide

Welcome to a whole lot more going on

Welcome to Beverley.

This guide has been producedto help you make the most ofyour visit.

The bustling market town ofBeverley boasts an attractiveblend of past and presentwith lots to see and lots to do.

04 Historic Beverley08 Villages10 Market Towns11 Yorkshire Wolds12 Food & Drink13 Shopping14 Events & Festivals15 Activities 16 Beverley Town Trail 21 Things to See24 Things to Do27 Shopping Guide29 Food & Drink Guide34 Map of Beverley37 Tourist Information

Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of information contained in thisguide, VHEY, East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull City Council can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor any consequence arising from the use of the information.

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Beverley Minster Front cover: View of the Minster from Beverley BeckIn 2012 Beverley became an accredited ‘Walkers are Welcome’town. The brand is part of a national movement to raise theprofile of great places to walk in Britain.

Already a popular town for visiting and local walkers,this will further promote Beverley and the walkingopportunities within the town and also use the townas a start point for walks beyond the town centre.

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Early BeverleyThe Romans had manysettlement sites in EastYorkshire, centred aroundBrough, a port for the Romanfleet, or Malton, HQ for acavalry division. The nearestvilla to Beverley was at BishopBurton. Beverley itself seems tohave been an Anglo-Saxonfoundation.

The charismatic John, bishopof York, retired to a monasteryhe had founded ‘in the woodsof Deira’, died and was buriedthere in 721. His monastery, onthe south side of the presentminster, was probably in aclearing in woodland whichonce covered much of the area.The monastery had a lake tothe south, now Woodmansey.

John of Beverley’s life wasrecorded by Bede, first Englishhistorian. His tomb was thescene of many miracles, andpilgrims came a long way tovisit. From the pilgrims’ needs,the first settlement grew up; aprivileged place, with taxexemptions and a powerfulsanctuary.

When the great survey calledDomesday Book was written,the York entry covered severalpages, but Beverley isdisappointingly brief. ‘Beverley…was always free from the king’sgeld [tax]’ explains why: theking did not get taxes and was

not interested. It seemshowever to have been a largeand prosperous place, and thelarge wooded pastures arealready in the record.

The Middle AgesAll through the Middle AgesBeverley prospered, on asound ecclesiastical base.John’s Saxon minster wasreplaced by a Romanesqueversion under the Normans;after a disastrous fire in 1188 anew Gothic building wasbegun, completed in the 1390s.A new church, St Mary’s, wasbuilt at the north end of thetown. Friaries and hospitalssuch as St Giles came. Marketsbrought wealth, buying andselling wool, and foodstuffs.Goods came by road or upBeverley Beck, paying tolls tothe town. The town was neverwalled, but had bars, gates tocollect tolls, and a ditch whichcan still be seen to the west.The merchants organisedguilds for commercial andsocial purposes, and the guildor mystery plays of Beverleywere performed around thetown. The most exotic andunusual guild was that of theminstrels of northern England,commemorated in the NE pillarof the nave of St Mary’s church‘this pillar made [by] theminstrels’, and in the dozens ofmusical carvings in the Minster.

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A short history of Beverley courtesy of Beverley Civic Societywww.beverleycivic.co.uk

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16 - 17th CenturiesBeverley is still a medieval townin the shape of its core. Behindthe Georgian and Victorianfronts of buildings, there isoften a half timbered skeleton;see within the Guildhall. WhenJohn Leland visited circa 1540he wrote ‘the town is large andwell builded of wood…’.

The C16th saw the towncrashing from medieval wealthto early modern poverty. ThePilgrimage of Grace (1536) ledby Robert Aske was a seriousattempt to halt change. ButHenry VIII and his son Edward,demolished all the religioushouses and customs that keptBeverley rich. The cloth tradehad also declined. DuringElizabeth’s reign the town wasin dire straits. In response to adesperate plea, the Queengave the town a charter ofincorporation, an MP, andmany church properties. SoBeverley gradually climbed outof C16th depression to bebattered again by the EnglishCivil War. King Charles I withhis two sons, stayed in NorthBar House while he tried topersuade John Hotham tosurrender Hull. Armiesmarched through the town;soldiers were drilled in theMarket Place and there wereskirmishes on the Westwood.

Modern TimesAfter the uprisings of theC16th and C17th, the C18th was

a golden time for Beverley.Much of the town centre, stillits medieval shape, had thehouses rebuilt. Quartersessions, the races, assemblyrooms, theatre, andgentlemen’s clubs, broughtcounty families with goodspending power into the town.Beverley grew into the localgovernment centre which ithas remained ever since. Thefirst drawing of Beverley(c.1720 by Samuel Buck) fromthe Westwood shows a clusterof houses around a number oflarger buildings, the townhouses of the gentry.Beverley’s earliest map of 1747shows how the town hadgrown outside North Bar.

The railway came in the C19th,built on former church land(the Trinities of the KnightsHospitaller and the Dominicanfriary). In the C20th the ancientstreet pattern was affected bythe building of Lord RobertsRd, Champney Rd, Wylies Rd,Sow Hill Rd, New Walkergateand other road improvements.The town was for a long time‘protected’ from developmentby the commons, the airfield atLeconfield and poor drainageto the south and east; but inthe late C20th theserestrictions no longer applied.The Civic Society was formed in 1961 in response to a threatto demolish Ladygate and has taken an active interest in modern development ever since.

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CHERRY BURTON

Cherry Burton has historicbuildings to the Eastincluding the fine church of St Michael. You will also finda duck pond and a traditionalvillage pub.

LECONFIELD

Leconfield is home to theDefence School of Transport,formally RAF Leconfield, andused as a base for Sea Kinghelicopters of E Flight 202Squadron. Leconfield castlewas the home of the Percyfamily, Dukes ofNorthumberland. There areextensive Tudor brick remainson the visible mound and the‘moat’ also remains. Nearby

Scorborough has many IronAge burial mounds.

ETTON

Laying in its own shallowdale is Etton (once belongingto the Templars). Thevillage’s buildings are almostentirely situated either sideof Main Street were you willfind the village pub and theparish church of St Mary.

SOUTH DALTON

South Dalton village formspart of, and is run by, theDalton Estate. The Hall is thehome of Lord Hotham whosefamily have owned land inthe area for generations. TheEstate houses are neat rowsof cottages as well as Tudor

style houses, some with date plates as old as 1706. St Mary’s church spire is over 200 ft tall and aprominent landmark.

WATTON

Watton, this famousmonastic site is the locationfor Watton Priory which wasa Gilbertine doublemonastery founded in 1150by Eustace Fitzjohn. It wasdissolved in 1539 by HenryVIII. The Nun of Watton isnoted for her pregnancywhile in the Priory.

THE HAMLET OF ESKE

The Hamlet of Eske is anexcellent example of adeserted village situated 3miles NE of Beverley and 1mile north of Tickton, just tothe east of the River Hull.

BISHOP BURTON

The picturesque village ofBishop Burton belonged tothe Bishop Burton who laterbecame archbishop of York.You will find whitewashedcottages, village greens anda duck pond along with one

of the finest land basedcolleges in the UK.

WALKINGTON

Walkington is the formerhome of Broadgate Hospitalmental asylum, whichopened in 1871. The hospitalclosed in 1989 to make wayfor private housing. Thevillage pond is situated in themiddle of the village and is amajor focal point and theparish church is All Hallows.

Nearby is the Bronze Agebarrow complex ofWalkington Wold. Remainshere include decapitatedAnglo-Saxon criminals.

Pretty villages, with quaint houses,village ponds, and relaxing countryinns surround Beverley, all with ahistory and distinction of their own.A small selection are listed here.

Villages

Must do• Lunch or evening meal

at a pleasant village pub

• Visit a duck pond

• Stroll along theRiver Hull at Tickton

• Admire the many finechurches in the area

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Forming the Northernmostsection of a chalk belt whichruns from the English Channelalong southern and easternEngland to finish in animpressive climax atFlamborough Head.

Such is the beauty of the areathat it has inspired world-renowned artist DavidHockney to produce works ofart which feature the sweepingroads, majestic skyskapes androlling hillsides, locationshighlighted in the ‘YorkshireWolds & Beyond’ guide.

This is ideal walking countrywith gentle hills, tranquil dales,picturesque villages, countrypubs and attractivefarmsteads. You can enjoyimpressive viewpoints acrossan open landscape and thenetwork of footpaths and

bridleways is excellent. This,coupled with friendlyYorkshire hospitality, makes avisit well worthwhile.

Pick up a ‘Yorkshire Wolds &Beyond’ guide or purchase a “Walk the Wolds” walk pack from Beverley TouristInformation Centre.

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East Yorkshire has some of the mostpicturesque market towns in thecountry, all with a charm of their own.

Must do• The Yorkshire Wolds

Way National Trail

• Visit The Wolds HeritageCentre at Warter

• Visit key locations thatinspired Hockney’srecent work


Market TownsFresh air, picturesquelandscapes and a haven forwildlife: the Yorkshire Woldsare nothing short of stunning.


DRIFFIELD(14 MILES FROM BEVERLEY)

Driffield, known as thecapital of the Wolds, is alively market town withhistoric inns, attractiveVictorian architecture, manyindividual shops, a bustlingstreet market (Thurs) and asuccessful farmers’ market(1st Sat of month). The townalso hosts several popularevents including the UK’sbiggest one day agriculturalshow in July.

POCKLINGTON (17 MILES FROM BEVERLEY)

On the western edge of theWolds this charming markettown has a thriving culturalheart with a popular ArtsCentre. The town centre ischaracterised by the redpantile roofs, unusual street

names and twisting alleys.Pubs, shops and restaurantscater for every taste andoccasion and the weeklymarket (Tues) has beenaround for about athousand years.

MARKET WEIGHTON (10 MILES FROM BEVERLEY)

Nestling at the foot of theYorkshire Wolds, this vibrantand friendly market town has a range of shops, cafesand public houses, atraditional market (Fri) and a local produce market (3rdSat of month). The townsmost famous resident wasWilliam Bradley, born 1787;he grew his way into theGuinness Book of Records asEngland’s tallest man,measuring 7’9” tall andweighing 27 stone.

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Being a coastal region,specialities include freshlycaught seafood with manyestablishments using locallygrown produce and award-winning meats so visitors cansavour a taste of Yorkshire.

You will find a fine selection oftown pubs, country pubs,riverside pubs, pubs withgardens and pubs withghosts, pubs steeped inhistory and pubs withcharacter; all provide a havento relax, sit back and take inthe atmosphere. The modernwine bars will give you a morevibrant upbeat feel.

The town centre is borderedby cosmopolitan pavementcafes, quirky cafes and cosycoffee shops - perfect for amid-morning latte; for those

on the move there are plentyof bakeries with delights totake away.

From award-winning dining,long, slow lunches to fast foodsnacks, traditional Sundayroasts to spicy tikka masalas,we guarantee you’ll findsomething to whet yourappetite and suit your budget.

For your town centre guide tofood and drink see p.29

Must do• Book a traditional

Sunday lunch at one ofthe many historic pubs.

• Grab a sandwich fromone of the first classdeli’s and picnic onthe Westwood.

The town centre has manyhigh street names includingMonsoon, Jaeger, Burtons,Lakeland, Laura Ashleyand M&S. Browns Departmentstore, situated in the oldplayhouse, is well worth aleisurely browse.

In addition there is aninteresting selection of smallerindependent shops, specialistshops, and an antique arcade,offering everything fromantiques to aromatherapy andbookshops, to the outdoors.

Beverley’s Saturday Marketdates back to its charter in theMiddle Ages and has a vibrantand friendly atmospherewhich has encouraged a mixof traditional and modernlines, from food to householdgoods. There is also a small

market on Wednesdays in theaptly named ‘WednesdayMarket’.

If this isn’t enough, the cityshopping experience of Hull isonly 10 miles away or 14minutes by train.

Must doSaturday MarketSpend a morning orafternoon wanderingamongst Beverley’smarket stalls – somethingfor all.

St Crispin ArcadePeruse this delightfulGrade II listed buildingwith shops & cabinetsoffering a wide rangeof antiques.


Beverley provides an upmarketshopping experience in a beautifuland historic setting amongst cobbledstreets and charming courtyards.

ShoppingFood & DrinkBeverley, and the surrounding area,has dining options for all - fromtraditional English to truly international cuisine.

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Butcher RowAlfresco Dining

If you love horse riding, then a ride across the Westwoodwould be ideal or, for the moreadventurous, try your handat polo.

For a more relaxingexperience you could take agentle cycle ride orexhilarating walk acrossthe beautiful, picturesquelandscape.

Something to ‘hook’ everykeen angler is the fishing inthe area - lakes, ponds, rivers,becks and nearby NorthSea fishing.

For those who would ratherbe in the water you will find arange of water sports or popdown to the leisure centre fora quick dip. If you enjoy golf

then there are many excellentgolf courses in the area,including Beverley’s owncourse on the pasture land ofBeverley Westwood. Visitwww.beverleygolfclub.co.uk

This is just a small selection ofthe huge range of activitiesavailable.

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Must do• A day at

Beverley Races

• Kite flying on theWestwood

• A guided tour ofBeverley

• Cycling around the area

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Bishop Burton CollegeTown & Country DayFull fun day out for all thefamily with lots to see & do.

Beverley & East RidingEarly Music FestivalOrchestral concerts inBeverley Minster alongsidesmaller instrumental andvocal ensembles presentedin churches around theRiding.

JUNEBeverley Folk,Acoustic, Roots FestivalLocal festival with globalappeal. 3 nights and 2 daysof music, dance, comedyand the spoken word with top national andinternational artists. Craftand food fair, real ale bars,camping on site. All ages.

SEPTEMBERBeverley ChamberMusic FestivalBringing the finest chambermusicians to the town withinternationally renownedsoloists, string quartets &chamber ensembles.

OCTOBER

Beverley Food FestivalFood, festivities and fun,with a variety of over 50stalls selling local produce.Street entertainment,charity BBQ, cookerytheatre marquee,competitions and more.

Beverley Literature FestivalThe opportunity to talk togreat writers about theirwork, enjoy performancesor take part in innovativewriting workshops andreading groups.

DECEMBERBeverley Festivalof ChristmasVictorian Christmas Marketwith over 80 stalls, Santaon his sleigh and livereindeer, exhibitions, staticdisplays, full programme ofstreet entertainment,Victorian fair withchildren’s rides.

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Events & Festivals

There are many sports and leisureactivities in and around Beverley.Horse riding, horse racing, cycling,walking, shooting, fishing, golfing and even gliding!

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CartmenCan you find a horse and cart near the Market Cross? In the Middle Ages, carts provided the main form oftransport to and from the market. This image fromBeverley Minster shows the cart back to front becausesaying ‘putting the cart before the horse’ means doingthings in the wrong order.

GloversGlovers made gloves from leather tanned in the townand Beverley Grammar School pupils would give themto the officers of Beverley Minster when they left schoolwith a bachelorhood. Check the seat at the end ofSaturday Market - has anyone lost a glove?

Jerkin MakersBeverley’s Jerkin makers made leather tunics and tradedbetween St. Mary’s Church and Saturday Market. Lookup can you find a tunic hanging around?

MinstrelsBeverley was once the headquarters of the NorthernGuild of Minstrels between the rivers Tweed and Trent.The Minster and St. Mary’s contain many carvings ofmusical instruments. What instruments are themusicians near St. Mary’s playing?

ArmourersArmourers made armour and weapons for Beverley’ssoldiers and their horses. Before leaving for battle,Beverley’s soldiers paraded at North Bar. Can you find thepiece of chain mail? Imagine wearing a whole suit of it!

BricklayersThe North Bar is the earliest brick-built town entrancein England. Look to the floor and read the North Baraccounts. How much did Agnes the Tiler and WilliamPotter get paid?

Farriers & Lorimers(Blacksmiths)

Farriers and Lorimers traded along York Road, which used tobe called ‘Lorimers Row’. Outside the Bar, horse fairs wereheld. Clippety clop – how many horse shoes can you spot?

Wind MillersThe remains of several windmills can be found on theWestwood. They were used to grind grain that was locallygrown. Can you see the post-mill on Pasture Terrace?

BakersMedieval bakers were punished for selling poor bread- they could be fined or ducked on the ducking stool,which was down Tiger Lane. Walk carefully! Don’ttrip over the loaf of bread!

GoldsmithsStephen the Goldsmith once worked for the Canons ofBeverley Minster and made silver shields and plate forchurches and rich merchants. Can you find him?

HattersIn the Middle Ages, almost everyone wore hatsincluding men, women and children. Noble peoplewore fancy hats and jesters wore a fool’s cap! Look up – can you spot one?

FletchersA fletcher made arrows fitted with feathers (calledflights). Watch out! There is a hail of arrows flyingthrough the air!

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Medieval Beverley was a wealthy town with a diversepopulation of skilled workers, including carpenters,butchers, jerkin makers, musicians and armourers –to name just a few!

In total the Beverley town trail depicts 39 medieval guildsand trades and the sculptures are positioned close to theiroriginal locations. Split the trail up into four different walks– or spend a whole day completing it all in one go!

Whether you want to find out where bakers were put inthe ducking stool for selling poor bread, or you simplywant to take in the historic sights of Beverley, you aresure to have fun whilst learning on the Beverley town trail.

Over 700 local school children were involved with craftactivities and ideas for the development of the sculpturesand works of art – have you spotted any sculptures yet?

Trail booklets can be purchased at the TouristInformation Office.

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ButchersMany medieval butchers traded in Beverley – some inButcher Row, others at the North end of SaturdayMarket and at the Beck. Can you spot the ox carcass?

WalkersWalkers were part of the wool industry. They walkedon woollen cloth to shrink and thicken it around the‘Walker Beck’, which now runs beneath Walkergate.How many footprints can you find?

CordwainersA Cordwainer made footwear out of the finest leather.Beverley’s medieval shoe market was nearby. Find theshoe patterns, take a rubbing and make up a pair ofshoes at home!

SpinnersSpinners were mainly women. Spinning was acottage industry, originally done by hand, using aspindle whorl. From the 14th century, spinningwheels speeded up production.

DyersBeverley dyers used plants to create dyes. Woadmade blue, madder and brazil - red, weld - orange and bog myrtle - yellow. Can you find one of these plants?

TailorsTailoring was an important medieval craft because allclothes were hand-made from scratch. There weren’tany ready-made clothes, like today! Hunt for sixthimbles in Toll Gavel.

ApothecariesApothecaries used old-fashioned plants, herbs androots to treat illnesses and wounds. Can you find thefour healing plants?

Barber SurgeonsMedieval Barbers didn’t just cut hair – they weresurgeons, pulled teeth and healed wounds. Their sign was the snake and it is still shown on mostambulances. Look up – make sure the snake doesn’tfall on you!

MerchantsThe Merchants Guild was the largest in Beverley. Thewool and cloth trade made the town very wealthy.Spot the old measurements used by merchants!

Fish TradersThe medieval name for Well Lane was‘Fishmarketmoorgate’ - the road between Westwoodand the fish market. How many eels can you findwriggling along the kerb?

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PrintersHugo Goes, one of the earliest printers in England, setup his press in Highgate in around 1500. He printedthe earliest-known wallpaper surviving in England –can you spot the goose in his wallpaper design?

MasonsMasons built the Minster and St.Mary’s. They built in good weather, but when it was bad, they carvedstones. Each mason had his own mark, which heengraved into each stone he carved. Can you find any of them?

BrewersBeverley’s brewers brewed beer and people loved tosing whilst drinking. Don’t trip over the song lyricsabout John Barleycorn!

CarpentersThe Sun Inn, one of Beverley’s last remaininghalf-timbered buildings, was made by medievalcarpenters - the only guild allowed to build houses.Can you find the mortise joint and tenon?

LocksmithsLocksmiths made locks for churches, houses, chestsand boxes, throughout the Middle Ages. A padlock ofthe viking era was found on this site. Shakespearementioned locksmiths - find the reference!

Candle MakersCandles were used to light homes, churches andtaverns. Fancy candles were made out of beeswax,however everyday candles were made from tallow(animal fat). Can you find any bronze candles?

FishmongersFishmongers were strictly regulated. Two scrutineersexamined the fish, set the prices and fined forirregularities, such as selling stinking fish. Try not tostep on the fish!

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Things to SeeBeverley Art GalleryChampney RoadTel. 01482 392780www.visithullandeastyorkshire.comBeverley Art Gallery holds the largestcollection of works by celebrated localartist Frederick Elwell. The gallery showsthemed displays from the permanentcollection and runs a temporary exhibitions programme with supportingevents. Free admission.

Beverley FriaryFriar’s Lane Tel. 0845 371 9004www.yha.org.ukLast remaining example of a DominicanFriary in the region. A building ofconsiderable cultural heritage maintainingmany original features. Located close tothe town centre in a peaceful garden it isnow an active youth hostel.

Open to visitors for tours, meetings ormusical events.

Beverley Minster38 Highgate Tel. 01482 868540www.beverleyminster.org.ukOne of Britain’s finest examples ofmedieval gothic architecture. Features 68 16th-century misericords, Saxonsanctuary chair, Percy tomb canopy and a large collection of medieval musiciancarvings in stone and wood.


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SaddlersSaddles were vital when riding. Horses were animportant form of transport and every rider had tohave a saddle. They are still made to this day – butnot in Beverley. Did somebody leave one behind?

WeaversMedieval weavers came from Flanders and Hollandand were known as ‘Flemings’. Beverley had a hugewool trade and exports were shipped to Flanders fromthe Beck. Has a Fleming dropped a piece of cloth?

Rope MakersRopes were made and used in Beverley – especiallyon the ships and boats that used the Beck. Untilrecently, ropes were made near Flemingate – did oneget left behind?

CreelersCreelers and porters loaded and unloaded the shipsthat came to the Beck. They carried goods to and fromthe town centre. The stone used to build the Minsterand St. Mary’s came to Beverley that way.

WildfowlersWildfowling is the hunting of ducks and geese for food,feathers and fat. The wildfowlers hunted near the Beck.Make sure you don’t let the greylag goose get away!

PottersPottery was a thriving trade in medieval Beverley.Potters worked all over the town, including at PotterHill. Can you find the jug?

Water MillersThree water mills were recorded in Beverley in theDomesday Book. They were situated in this part of thetown and later competed with the wind millers on theWestwood. Can you spot the water mill?

TannersTanning took place beside Flemingate and it was oneof Beverley’s most important industries. The lasttannery closed very recently. Spot the stretched hide!

CoopersExcavations in Beverley have found wooden buckets,wheels and ale barrels – all made by local Coopers.Hunt for the medieval barrel outside the Lord Nelson!

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Beverley GuildhallRegister SquareTel. 01482 392783www.hullandeastyorkshire.comSee 600 years of Beverley history.Amongst the oldest items on show arethe medieval minstrels’ chains from theC15th and the unique wooden mayoralbench, known as a bink in oldBeverlonian. This fine interior also has acomplete Georgian courtroom.



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Beverley Town Trail - Medieval Guilds & CraftsComprising 39 linked artworks placedthroughout the town. Sculptures featureBeverley’s Medieval Guilds and Trades andshow life in Beverley in the Middle Ages,when they laid the foundations of thetown we see today. Where possible theartworks have been developed usingimages from Beverley’s Medieval heritageand are sited in locations linked to thevarious trades. (See pages 17-20)

Guided Walking ToursTel. 01482 878535English Heritage accredited guide, PaulSchofield, offers themed walks ofBeverley including ‘Ghosts and History’(chilling tales from Beverley’s richhistory), ‘Town Trail’ (monastic, Medievaland modern history) and a ‘Pub Walk’(an intoxicating tour of pubs, peopleand places). Booking required.

Market CrossSaturday MarketOpened in 1714 this impressive structurewas used for ceremonies, recitals andconcerts and is still used for musicalrecitals to this day. The four shieldsdisplayed depict those who contributed to the construction costs - Queen Anne,Beverley Borough (featuring the beaver),the Warton and the Hotham families.

Skidby Mill & MuseumBeverley Road, CottinghamTel. 01482 848405www.eastriding.gov.ukWorking, early 19th century four sailedwindmill, plus Museum of East Riding Rural Life. Set in over an acre of land andcommanding magnificent views over thebeautiful East Yorkshire Wolds.

St Mary’s ChurchNorth Bar Within/HengateTel. 01482 872697www.stmarysbeverley.org.ukOriginally a chapel to Beverley Minster, this beautiful C12th church with beautifulGothic architecture features a centralpinnacled tower, a chancel with its ceiling of 40 panels representing the kings of England up to Henry VI and finecarved misericords.

Town Centre RoofsOne particular common feature to manybuildings in the town is the use of tumble-gabling, a herringbone-like effect used onthe gables of buildings. The many steeppitched roofs and use of pantiles come from a strong Flemish influence over thecenturies. Saturday Market has a hugevariety of roof top styles including Victorian and Georgian as well as severalmore modern styles.

The Treasure HouseChampney Rd Tel. 01482 392790www.eastriding.gov.uk/treasurehouseThe Treasure House is a landmark buildinglinked to Beverley library and art galleryproviding a service for the enjoyment of the East Riding’s heritage and culture. There is aresearch room and local studies collection,an exhibition on local heritage and afantastic view of Beverley from its tower.

Wednesday MarketFormerly a tightly enclosed square until itwas opened up in the late C19th. Older thanits larger twin, Saturday Market, it servedthe Minster community in the Middle Ages.Wednesday Market today shows how thetown has developed, with a fine mixture ofarchitecture ranging from the old, whitetimber-framed buildings, through theGeorgian period, to modern buildingsdesigned to complement the area.

White Horse (Nellies)HengateThis pub has a labyrinthine interiorcomprising of several tiny, dark rooms litby gas lamps. Extended over thecenturies, parts of the building date fromthe 1500s to the C20th. Known as Nellie’safter the charismatic landlady, NellieCollinson, who ran the pub until the 1970s.Generations of the Collinson family ownedand ran the pub for close on 100 years.

Beverley North BarNorth Bar Within/WithoutMerchants bringing goods to the town hadto pay tolls at bars. Originally there were 4 stone gates; North Bar, Norwood Bar,Keldgate or South Bar and Newbegin Bar.Today North Bar is the only one remainingand was rebuilt in brick in 1409 costing £96 17s 6d. As the town grew the suburboutside the gate was named North BarWithout and the buildings inside werecalled North Bar Within.



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Things to DoBeverley Barge Preservation SocietyCrane Hill Wharf, BecksideTel. 01482 872805www.syntanbarge.org.ukEnjoy an insight into the former life of themotor vessel Syntan, one of 17 bargesowned and operated by the formerRichard Hodgsons Tannery, based inFlemingate. Now enjoying a new lifemoored in Beverley Beck. Volunteerswelcome visitors. Check if Syntan is onmoorings before visiting.

Beverley BeckBeckside North, Waterside Road

Take a stroll on Beverley’s historicwaterway. This kilometre longwaterway was once the heart ofBeverley’s thriving industrial centre. Itnow provides a relaxing walk to theRiver Hull, as well as refreshingbankside walks where you will findmoorings, a boatyard and fishing.

Beverley Leisure ComplexFlemingate Tel. 01482 395230www.beverleyleisurecomplex.co.uk

The Beverley Leisure Complex includestwo swimming pools, excellent healthand fitness facilities, Café Vibe,conferencing and function rooms and a large sports hall. Outside amenitiesinclude multi sports area, skateboardpark and pitches.

Beverley MarketSaturday Market PlaceEvery Saturday, all year

Beverley’s Saturday market datesback to its charter in the Middle Agesand has a vibrant and friendlyatmosphere which has encouraged amix of traditional and modern lines,from food to household goods. Itoccupies a large area in the towncentre and has approx 140 stalls.

Beverley Polo ClubTickton Tel. 01964 544455www.beverleypoloclub.co.uk

Established in 2002 with the missionof promoting polo in Yorkshire.Outstanding facilities. Everyonewelcome. Tuition available at all levels- from complete beginners through toadvanced, it’s never too late to learn.

Beverley RacesThe Racecourse, York RoadTel. 01482 867488/882645www.beverley-racecourse.co.uk

The course is adjacent to BeverleyWestwood and holds up to 19 flat racemeetings a year between April andSeptember.

Special themed race days. Also see back page.

Beverley WestwoodA large area of open pastureland and a perfect place for family picnics, dog walking or kite flying. At thefurthest corner is Burton Bushes, withmagnificent oak trees, all that remainsof a medieval forest.

Also home to Beverley Racecourse andBeverley Golf Club.

Big Skies Bike RidesNorth Newbald & back19.5 miles (31km) from BeverleyThis route takes you across the narrowersouthern end of the wolds from Beverleyto the attractive limestone village of North Newbald. For more information on this and other rides pick up a YorkshireWolds & Beyond booklet from the touristinformation centre or download fromvisithullandeastyorkshire.com

Bleach Yard StablesNew Walk Tel. 01482 882557

Riding school offering hacking onBeverley Westwood, outdoor sandschool, instruction for novices andexperienced riders and specialistdressage lessons.

All horses trained from novice to PSG.

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Elwell TrailSeries of 22 replica paintings byeminent local artists Fred and MaryElwell, situated within the town centrein locations which take the visitoraround key attractions. Leafletavailable from Tourist Information,Treasure House and Creation Fine Arts,7 North Bar Within. (see p. 33)

Pampering

Risby Fishing Lakes & Folly Lake Café

Walkswww.walkingtheriding.co.uk

Fantastic walks in and around the area.

Seven Corners Lane Walk. A walk witha difference, amble through a part ofBeverley which you wouldn’t evenknow existed!

For this and details of other interestingwalks visit the website.

Risby Park Fishing Ponds,Nr Beverley Tel. 07860 255981

Four well stocked coarse fishing lakesset in a picturesque tree lined valley - a perfect place for a day’s fishing.Complete with licensed Folly Lake Café,with a decked area overlooking the lake.Bait available. Walkers, runners, cyclists,ramblers and daytrippers welcome.

ANTIQUE, COLLECTORS,ART & BOOKS

Creation Fine ArtsNorth Bar Within (see p.33)Cut Price Book StoreButcher RowFord FramingNorth Bar WithinLadygate Prints &picture framingSaturday MarketLairgate Galleries &picture framingLairgateMarket Cross News,cards, arts & craftsSaturday MarketOxfam BooksToll Gavel St Crispin Antiques CentreButcher RowThe Beverley Old Book ShopDyer LaneW H Smith BooksToll Gavel

FASHIONS

BarbourNorth Bar WithinBeverley DresserNorth Bar WithinBon MarcheToll GavelBurtonToll GavelClaire’s AccessoriesToll GavelCountry CasualsToll GavelCollectionsButcher RowDorothy PerkinsToll GavelEdinburgh Woollen MillSaturday MarketEsme Coquet LingerieSwabys YardEvents Lingerie ShopButcher RowFat FaceSaturday MarketGet Decked OutSaturday MarketKennediNorth Bar Within

LakelandSaturday Market

JaegerSaturday Market

JoulesSaturday Market

Leonard SilverSaturday Market

M & CoSaturday Market

MimiNorth Bar Within

MonsoonSaturday Market

Murray ToddNorth Bar Within

New LookToll Gavel

Phase EightSaturday Market

Polly & Fred ChildrensWalkergate

RileysNorth Bar Within

RojoNorth Bar Within

StreffordsSaturday Market

SugarbirdSaturday Market

Tea Tree BayToll Gavel

The Vintage ShopSchool Lane

ViyellaSaturday Market

White StuffSaturday Market

GIFTWARE & JEWELLERY

CJ ParrButcher Row

FigaroWednesday Market

Guest & PhilipsSaturday Market

Hugh Rice the JewellersNorth Bar Within & Toll Gavel

PrescottsSaturday Market

Samuel LawrenceCross St

Streamers GiftsNorth Bar Within

XenToll Gavel

Shopping Guide

Mega FunAnnie Reed Rd, Grovehill IndustrialEstate, Beverley Tel: 01482 880091 www.mega-fun.co.uk

East Riding’s newest and biggestchildren’s adventure play centre. Funfor all ages. Over 100 challengingactivities for toddlers up to 12 yearolds. Fantastic food, parking and freewi-fi. (see back page.)

Beverley has many beauty & nail salons,hair boutiques, and pampering retreatsfor that special treat. Sessions Spa,situated in the former Court Housewhere Dick Turpin was tried, this oasisof peace and tranquility aims to takeyou away from the day-to-day stressesto leave you feeling calm and energised.Gift Packages are guaranteed toimpress whatever the occasion.



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MilletsButcher Row

Mountain WarehouseToll Gavel

RohanButcher Row

Start FitnessButcher Row

FLORISTSFleur De LisaButcher Row

Gartons of YorkshireNorth Bar Within

Glenholme FloristWilbert Lane

Miss EllesNorth Bar Without

The Garden ShedSow Hill Rd

STORESBoyes Ind. Dept. StoreWednesday Market

Browns Dept. StoreSaturday Market

Laura Ashley HomeToll Gavel

M&SButcher Row

W H SmithToll Gavel

WilkinsonsCross Street

SHOES & LUGGAGE

Broughton Shoe WarehouseNorth Bar Within

CielNorth Bar Within

CelliniToll Gavel

ClarksToll Gavel

DynastyCross Street

HallersNorth Bar Within

PettitsSaturday Market

Pink DancewearDyer Lane

Stead & SimpsonToll Gavel

UrchinLadygate

CHEMISTS

BootsToll Gavel & Walkergate

SuperdrugToll Gavel

SPECIALIST SHOPS

Beverley Model ShopButcher RowBeverley Music CentreNorwoodBijou Home (Gifts/Furnishings)Flemingate (Open Sept 2012)Body ShopButcher RowBriggs & Powell, electricalSaturday MarketCarphone WarehouseToll GavelChaos TattooEastgateClinton CardsToll GavelFantasia, fancy dress& joke shopLadygateFawcett & Abraham,cookware & giftsSaturday MarketHerb Garden,Chinese Medical CentreButcher RowJacquelines BridalNew WalkergateJessops Camera ShopToll GavelLakeland (Kitchen)Butcher Row Love FromToll Gavel Max SpeilmanToll GavelMinster CyclesNorwoodNannini - leather goods,gifts & acc.North Bar WithinOrangeToll Gavel PaperchaseToll GavelPhones 4 UToll GavelSaversToll GavelSpecsaversToll GavelStationery BoxLairgateSteamer TradingToll GavelTabitha’s Homeware - GiftsWell LaneT MobileToll GavelTattoo ArtistWell LaneThe WorksButcher RowVodaphoneToll GavelWe ‘R’ CardsButcher Row

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FOOD/SWEETS/DRINK

Coco & VioletSwaby’s Yard

Couplands BakeryButcher Row & Toll Gavel

G Jack & Son DelicatessenWednesday Market

H Peck & Son Wet Fish ShopWednesday Market

Heron Frozen FoodsToll Gavel

Holland & BarrettToll Gavel

Indulgent TarteButcher Row

Johnstons of BeverleyButchersButcher Row

Julian GravesToll Gavel

M&S Simply FoodButcher Row

Spirit SafeButcher Row

Sweetlands - Traditional SweetsWednesday Market

TescoMorton Lane

Thomas the BakerToll Gavel

ThorntonsToll Gavel

White Rabbit Chocolate ShopDyer Lane

Ye Olde Porke ShopWednesday Market

TAKEAWAYS/SANDWICH BARS

Brownies & BlondiesNorth Bar Within

D&F Kitchen, ChineseEastgate

Dino’s Fast FoodWindmill Walk

Ladygate TandooriLadygate

Lempicka ExpressWednesday Market

Pisces Fish & ChipsLairgate

Pizza PanWindmill Walk

Real Sandwich Co.Saturday Market

Spice of IndiaWednesday Market

SubwayWednesday Market

Sullivans Fish & ChipsToll Gavel

Pizza PartnerWell Lane

Upper CrustSaturday Market

CAFES

Café NeroSaturday Market & ButcherRow

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Couplands Secret Garden CaféToll Gavel

KavanaghsToll Gavel

Lempicka Continental CaféWednesday Market

M&SButcher Row

Poppy SeedNorth Bar Within

Perk-u-LaterSwabys Yard

SmorrebrodWell Lane

Straddles Coffee Shop,St Crispins ArcadeButcher Row

Sugar & Spice (Vegetarian)Lairgate

TC PatisserieLairgate

The AtriumCross St

The Tea CosyHighgate

Turpins Coffee HouseButcher Row

VanillaSow Hill Rd

RESTAURANTS

Beverley Arms HotelNorth Bar WithinTel: 869241

Cerruti 22 Railway StationTel: 866700

Dine on the RoweButcher RowTel: 502269

Grants Bistro22 North Bar WithinTel: 887624

Inspiration - Private DiningVicar LaneTel: 888088

Kings Head HotelSaturday MarketTel: 868103

Lairgate HotelLairgateTel: 882141

Panizzi Deli/Wine BarNorth Bar WithinTel: 871964

The RanchWednesday MarketTel: 867891

Rolandos North BarTel: 861590

Beverley Tickton GrangeTickton (see p.32)Tel: 01964 543666

Tudor RoseWednesday MarketTel: 882028

ValenciaTrinity LaneTel: 887733

Westwood Bar & GrillNew WalkTel: 881999

WhitesNorth Bar WithoutTel: 866121

CHINESE

Lee GardenNorth Bar WithinTel: 872832

FISH

Pisces Fish & ChipsLairgateTel: 867148

INDIAN

AkashToll GavelTel: 882090

Dine BanglaRailway StreetTel: 861110

Khan’sWylies RoadTel: 868300

MirchiLadygateTel: 871537

ITALIAN

AskWednesday MarketTel: 871042

FigaroNew WalkergateTel: 882277

LuciaNorth Bar Within (see page 33)Tel: 887878

Pizza ExpressNorth Bar WithinTel: 679105

PrezzoSaturday MarketTel: 866334

JAPANESE

OginoButcher RowTel: 679500

MEXICAN

Cactus JacksNorwoodTel: 864555

THAI

Siam StarLairgateTel: 866369

PUBS & BARS

AngelButcher Row

BeaverNorth Bar Within

Casa Bar & KitchenWednesday Market

CornerhouseNorwood

Cross Keys HotelLairgate

Dog & DuckLadygate

Durham OxNorwood

Eager BeaverHighfield Rd

Foresters ArmsBeckside North

Green DragonSaturday Market (see p.32)

HayrideGrange Way

HodgsonsFlemingate

Jay’s BarNew Walkergate

Kings Head HotelSaturday Market

Kubana Bar & GrillSaturday Market

Lord NelsonFlemingate

Molescroft InnMolescroft Rd

Monks WalkHighgate

Moulders ArmsWilbert Lane

Queens HeadWednesday Market

Rose & CrownNorth Bar Without

Royal OakCartwright Ln

Royal StandardNorth Bar Within

Sambucca BarSaturday Market

Sloop InnBeckside

Sun InnFlemingate

The GrapesSaturday Market

Tiger InnLairgate

VictoriaVictoria Rd

White Horse Inn (Nellies)Hengate

WindmillLairgate

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Welcome to Beverley Tickton Grange, a Georgian country househotel, just three miles from historic Beverley in the East Yorkshire

countryside. Take a relaxing meander through the Wolds or visit themagnificent Beverley Minster. Take in the delights of this pretty markettown and if your energy allows, end your day with a stroll across thestunning pastureland called Beverley Westwood.

With a healthy appetite return and join us in our intimatechampagne restaurant and enjoy your choice of dishes from our

award winning menu. Follow with coffee and handmade truffles taken inthe comfort of our Library bar... Our recipe for total relaxation.

Beverley Tickton Grange, Tickton, Beverley HU17 9SHT: 01964 543666F: 01964 [email protected]

Lucia Wine Bar & Grill...is all about sharing food,drink & conversation.Experience our unique dishes in a relaxed atmosphere with your friends& family. The creation came about as aresult of a shared passion for food andwine by a few like-minded individuals.Aspiring to provide a pleasant time and

quality service to its clientele. Lucia is a relaxing wine bar and grill thataccommodates your mood every hour of the day. You can drink espresso whilereading your newspaper or take a breakand sample our unique dishes for yourlunch, have dinner and drink specialcocktails and wines, chat at the outsideheated patio and listen to the music.

5 North Bar Within, Beverley HU17 8APT: 01482 887878 www.luciawinebar.co.ukAlso at: 12-13 Swinegate Court East, York YO1 8AJ

51 Saturday Market, Beverley HU17 8AAT: 01482 889801 www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk

You will find The Green Dragon in Beverley Hull within a short stroll of Lairgate, Ladygate and Hengate - however you won't find another like it.Step in to discover a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclecticrange of real ales and its quality pubfood, which are served, as they should be, with a generous measure of famous British hospitality.

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34 Butcher Row, Beverley Tel: 01482 391672

• expert local knowledge & historical information• information on where to stay & booking service• what’s on guide & entertainment programmes• theatre tickets & festival bookings• rail & bus timetables & coach excursion bookings• souvenirs, gifts, maps, books & guides

REGISTRY OFFICE - WALKERGATE 01482 393600

We will be privileged to conduct your marriage, civilpartnership, renewal of vows, naming, citzenship orcommitment ceremony.

BUS STATION - SOW HILL 01482 222222

Bus and train timetables are available free from EYMS,Tourist Information Centres and Customer Service Centres.

RAIL STATION - RAILWAY STREET 0845 7484950

The East Coast Line links Hull with Scarborough andall parts of the country including local services to Bempton,Bridlington, Driffield, Beverley, and Cottingham.

TAXIS

Taxis are available from the train station or Saturday Market Place.

PARKING (SEE MAP P34-36)

The town has numerous car parks, both long and short stay.On street parking is limited to short durations.

An exciting season ofracing awaits you atBeverley RacecourseFrom sipping champagne in the stylishPremier Enclosure to enjoying a picnic rightat the heart of the action in the CourseEnclosure, there really is something foreveryone at Beverley Races!

For a unique and stylish venue for your next corporate event, look no further thanBeverley Racecourse. Private suites in thePremier Enclosure offer stunning viewsacross the Racecourse and YorkshireWolds. Marquees available for larger parties.

The Racecourse, York Rd, BeverleyT: 01482 867488 / 882645E: [email protected]

Fixtures, theme days and otherspecial events for everyone

Mega Fun

Mega Fun

where smiles happen

T: 01482 880091 www.mega-fun.co.uk

• Fun for all ages up to 12 (and parents too) • Mega 3 level 5-12 area • Huge 2 level toddler area • Brilliant interactive baby area • Over 100 challenging activities • Near vertical drop slide, 4 lane astra slide, Sky glide & much more! • Fantastic food • Free Wi-Fi • Air conditioned • 130 space free car park

East Riding’s newest and biggest adventure play centre!

Annie Reed Road, Grovehill Industrial Estate, Beverley HU17 0LF

Mega Fun is part of the Jack in the Box Experience

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