As common pastureland for all residents and visitors to enjoy, the Westwood is the perfect place for family picnics, dog walking, kite flying and taking in the country air.  Watching over it all is the imposing Black Mill and at the furthest corner, Burton Bushes, an ancient oak forest, carpeted with wild flowers.  Across the York Road, on the site known as the Hurn, stands Beverley Racecourse.  In recent years this has developed considerably and Beverley is now seen as a major player in the horse racing calendar.  However, don't forget that the Westwood isn't the only common land in Beverley.  To the north of the town is the wide and open Swinemoor and further south stands Figham Pasture. Managed by the Pasture Masters, that ancient line of freemen who act as guardians to these areas, the common pastures of Beverley are truly part of England's green and pleasant land.

3.  Saturday Market Place

At the heart of the town centre sits Saturday Market Place.  For centuries stall holders have traded their wares within sight of the impressive Beverley Market Cross.  Whilst acting as a parking area during the week, on a Saturday the area comes into its own with the hustle and bustle of market traders selling everything from fresh fruit and locally produced sausages, to summer hats and handmade jewellery.  At other times of the year special events also occur in the Market Place, including the Beverley Food Festival, Festival of Christmas and classic car displays.  As a natural epicentre for the town there are a many shops, banks, pubs and cafes in and around the Market Place and from it stretches the pedestrian shopping thoroughfare of Toll Gavel, leading to Butcher Row and then ultimately the smaller but equally important Wednesday Market Place.  In the opposite direction more shops can be found along North Bar Within, as can St Mary’s Church.  Different to the Minster yet also a building of great history and beauty, it is here you can find a stone carving of a white rabbit that inspired Charles Lutwidge Dodgson when we wrote “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” under the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll.  Further along at the head of the street stands North Bar itself, the last remaining gated entrance to the town.

4.  The Friary

As the only youth hostel in the county, Beverley Friary is something of a hidden gem.  Extensively restored in the 1980s, it is the last remaining example of a Dominican Friary in the region.  With a plethora of original features, such as medieval interior paintings and murals, the building is one of considerable cultural heritage.  It is now an active and thriving youth hostel, open to everyone each summer weekend, Bank Holidays and other days. Set within a beautiful garden, staff and volunteers welcome all visitors who would like to look around the building and there is a room available for meetings, musical events, talks and readings.

5.  Beverley Beck

Once a thriving hub of industry, over the years Beverley Beck became run down and neglected.  However, over recent years the areas has been part of a major regeneration scheme and the waterway now hosts a thriving residential community.  It is also a perfect place for leisurely walks, fishing and family days out.  As you wander along the ancient Beck towards River Hull, the country side unfolds around you and a variety of boats are moored by the lock.  Beverley Beck is also the home of the Beverley Barge Preservation Society and in particular the Syntan.  This once derelict barge has been lovingly restored and is now a floating community centre for meetings, festivals, parties and events.  The Beck area also has several family-friendly pubs that cater for all ages, with good food, fine ale and friendly faces.