SURROUNDING AREA
Surrounding area
Beverley provides an excellent base from which to explore the local area, with a varied expanse of coastline, fine historic houses, attractive market towns and villages, plus Hull, the 2017 UK City of Culture, all accessible for a great day out.
The town’s train station is just 500 yards away, with direct services to Hull, Doncaster, Meadowhall Shopping Centre and Sheffield. Visitors can also travel up the coast to Bridlington, Filey and Scarborough. The bus station is approximately half a mile from Beverley Minster House, with direct routes to Hull, Hornsea, Bridlington and York.
Cities
Visit Hull, UK City of Culture 2017, where you can wander around the Ferens Art Gallery, take in a concert or show at Hull New Theatre, Hull Truck or City Hall, or explore one of the many museums and sample a drink in one of the Old Town’s charming pubs. Alternatively, take in the many attractions of historic York for the day or drive over the impressive Humber Bridge to visit Lincoln Castle and Cathedral.
The East Yorkshire Coastline
Visitors can spend a leisurely day on the beach at Hornsea, Bridlington or Scarborough, take a boat trip round the coast, or enjoy walking the spectacular high cliffs at Flamborough.
Quiet, unspoilt Countryside
The undulating hills of the Yorkshire Wolds offer a range of walking and cycling routes to suit any ability, with gorgeous views thrown in. Then take a well deserved break at a café or pub in one of its small picturesque towns and villages such as Pocklington, Goodmanham, Warter or South Dalton. Discover walks at
www.walkingtheriding.co.uk.
Historic Houses
If stately homes are more of interest, then there are plenty to choose from in the area. Try Elizabethan Burton Agnes Hall, Georgian Sledmere House near Driffield, Burton Constable Hall near Hull, Sewerby Hall & Gardens just north of Bridlington or the smaller Regency Wassand Hall overlooking Hornsea Mere.
A Wildlife Destination
East Yorkshire is fast becoming an attraction for wildlife lovers. For bird enthusiasts, RSPB Bempton and Flamborough Cliffs attract more than 250,000 seabirds annually, including puffins between April and July. Alternatively, great locations for birds, otters and other species include North Cave Wetlands, the nature reserve at Spurn Point, Tophill Low near Driffield or the Humber Bridge Country Park. Discover more at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
www.ywt.org.uk.
For more information on attractions, events and places to visit in Beverley and East Yorkshire, please go to
www.visiteastyorkshire.co.uk, call Beverley Tourist Information Centre on 01482 391672, or
e-mail us.