Visitor attractions and information - Beverley
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 Beverley Minster is regarded as the most impressive
church in England that is not a cathedral. Its splendid Perpendicular
twin towers of the west front are visible for miles across the
wolds as you approach Beverley. There is much to see inside,
including the tomb of Lady Eleanor Percy, dating from around
1340 and covered with a richly-decorated canopy, regarded as
one of the best surviving examples of Gothic art. www.beverleyminster.org.
Location: In the centre
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Beverley
Racecourse, York Road, Beverley HU17 8QZ Tel: 01482 867488. Beverley
Racecourse is situated on the historic Westwood. With over 300
years of history, the Racecourse offers modern facilities and
really competitive racing. www.beverley-racecourse.co.uk.
Location: On the outskirts
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The Humber Bridge, Humber Bridge Board, Ferriby
Road, Hessle, East Yorkshire HU13 OJG. Tel: 01482 647161. The
Humber Bridge is the third longest single span suspension bridge
in the world, 25 years after it was built. This beautiful structure
provides a practical link between the North and South banks of
the Humber. Since its completion in 1981 it has had more than
100 million users. The bridge has its own park and visitor centre.
www.humberbridge.co.uk. Location:
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and
places of interest around Beverley. The Beverley hotels
listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough
guide as to how far they are from Beverley. From Beverley you
can explore the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Wolds stretching
from the chalk cliffs at Flamborough to the Humber Estuary at
Hessle. The highest point in the Wolds is at the top of Garrowby
Hill which is situated on the A166. The Yorkshire Wolds predominantly
comprises of chalk, and the rich soil is ideal for wild flowers
as well as crops such as wheat, barley, oil seed rape and potatoes.
We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation
from our list of Beverley hotels and/or the surrounding area.
Beverley is 5 miles north of Hull &
9 miles east of Market Weighton
Beverley
Hotel. Nearest Rail BEVERLEY 1 mile.
Just inside the town's remaining ancient gateway, this historic
coaching inn retains its original Georgian character and has
connections with the highwayman Dick Turpin. Beverley is a town
of great historic charm and the hotel is situated opposite St
Mary's Church where guests can see Pilgrim's Rabbit, carved in
1325 and thought to be the inspiration of Lewis Carroll's White
Rabbit...
