Beverley Attractions

Beverley Medieval Guilds & Crafts Town Trail

January 14, 2010
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To emphasise the rich history of Beverley, the Beverley Medieval Guilds & Crafts Town Trail is designed to reveal glimpes of the town’s varied past. Focusing on the medieval guilds that were the foundations of Beverley’s wealth, a series of public artworks have been installed to emphasise how crucial the skilled craftsmen of the town were. By following any of the four walks that comprise the trail, the sheer breadth of…

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Beverley Economy & Tourism Group Meet

November 24, 2009
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Beverley Renaissance Partnership invited representatives from organisations within the town to an initial meeting on Tuesday 24th November 2009 at County Hall in Beverley. Organisations included Beverley Town Council, Beverley and District Chamber of Trade, Visit Hull and East Yorkshire, Beverley Minster, St Mary’s Church and Beverley Market Traders Association. The purpose of this group is to be action driven and to develop some of the recommendations outlined within the Draft Beverley…

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Memorial Gardens

November 20, 2009
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The Memorial Gardens on Hengate in Beverley were just reopened in time for Armistice Day. In the shadows of St Mary’s Church the Memorial Gardens was given a complete make over which included the relocation of the RAF Memorial and the Memorial for HMS Beverley. The gardens were given to the town of Beverley by Major Clive Wilson back in 1924, there is a plaque dedicated Major Clive Wilson as…

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Oliver’s Army Days Commemorated

November 9, 2009
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As we once more salute the heroes of today and yesteryear, a collection of letters on show at The East Riding Treasure House, Beverley, we are reminded of countless tales of bravery, endurance, and sacrifice in the face of war. These letters were written as part of a series of correspondence from Lieutenant Edwin Oliver of the 4th East Yorkshire Territorials was one of those heroes, amongst millions of other…

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Skidby Windmill

September 25, 2009
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Built in 1821 Skidby Windmill has been grinding grain almost continually for nearly two centuries. The Miller, Neil Jonson was kind enough to take us right up into the roof of Skidby Windmill taking some pictures of views from the top. Skidby Windmill is open daily from 10am – 5pm there is a café which is open everyday except on Mondays and its run by Aletia Jo Kent who also…

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Bleach Yard Stables

August 3, 2009
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Explore the ancient pastures of the Beverley Westwood on horseback;  Bleach Yard Stables were established in 1967 and is approved by the Association of British Riding Schools. It is open 7 days a week. They are situated opposite Beverley Police station off New Walk, just fives minutes from Beverley Town Centre. All standards of riders are welcome; beginners may enjoy a formal lesson with one of the friendly staff. Bleach Yard…

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