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YHA Beverley Friary
Overview
Want to stay inside a real piece of history? Nestled in the heart of the beautiful East Yorkshire market town of Beverley and with more medieval charm than Game of Thrones, YHA Beverley Friary is the result of decades of loving restoration.
This hostel was home to Dominican friars 600 years ago and was even mentioned in the Canterbury Tales. Book a stay and get original features by your bed, a charming market town of attractions, and all the facilities you need for a break in East Yorkshire.
This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.
Why guests love YHA Beverley Friary
Accommodation at YHA Beverley Friary
Things to do around YHA Beverley Friary
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Beverley Minster
Beverley Minster is one of Britain's finest examples of gothic architecture. Don't miss the Saxon sanctuary chair and Medieval musician carvings.
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St Mary's Church
Beautiful gothic architecture, a ceiling of golden stars, a chancel of English kings, and the white rabbit from the Alice in Wonderland.
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Walks with a story in Yorkshire
Explore more of the area with Discovering Britain’s walks, trails and views. From stunning viewpoints to family-friendly strolls, from day long hikes in the countryside to urban trails - there's pl
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Skidby Mill and Museum of East Riding Rural Life
Yorkshire's last working windmill. Next door is the Museum of East Riding Rural Life, showing the rural history of the area. Visit the website
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Walking and Rambling near Beverley Friary
YHA Beverley Friary Walking & Rambling There are quiet, picturesque valleys, woodland and hills to discover right on the hostel doorst
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Beverley Guildhall in Beverley Friary
Beverley Guildhall 0.25 miles Among the displays are Medieval silver minstrels’ chains and the unique wooden mayoral bench, known as a ‘bink’. Visit the website
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The Deep in Beverley Friary
The Deep 8 miles This award-winning visitor attraction is home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular sharks and rays – a great family day out. Visit the website
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Beverley Minster in Beverley Friary
Beverley Minster One of Britain’s finest examples of gothic architecture. Don't miss the Saxon sanctuary chair and Medieval musician carvings. Visit the website
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Beverley Westwood in Beverley Friary
Beverley Westwood Over 400 acres of common land on the edge of town, perfect for kite flying, playing and walking. Look out for the free-roaming cattle! Visit the website
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Walking and rambling in Beverley
There are quiet, picturesque valleys, woodland and hills to discover right on the hostel doorstep.
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Hornsea Museum
The museum shows local history from the 1700s to post second world war and holds a major collection of Hornsea pottery.
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Cycling in Beverley
YHA Beverley Friary is on a national by-way. Cycle routes 65 and 66 go right past the hostel door as well as the National Cycle Network 1. The North Sea Cycle Route also passes through Beverley.
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Beverley Guildhall
Among the displays are Medieval silver minstrels chains and the unique wooden mayoral bench, known as bink.
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Beverley Westwood
Over 400 acres of common land on the edge of town, perfect for kite flying, playing and walking. Look out for the free-roaming cattle!
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Beverley Art Gallery
The largest collection of works by Fred & Mary Elwell. The gallery also hosts visiting exhibitions and special events.
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Beverley Medieval Guilds and Crafts Town Trail
The town trail depicts 39 medieval guilds and trades. Split the trail up into different walks or spend a whole day doing it all!
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RSPB Bempton Cliffs
Take a walk by the beautiful cliffs to try and spot some of our most fascinating birdlife. Visit the website
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access after check-in
- Ambulant accessible
- Contactless payments
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Free parking on premises
- Full mobile coverage
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- Minibus parking on premises
- Near bus stop
- Near train station
- Outdoor seating
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared lounge
- Small garden/grounds
- Sole use available
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Accommodation: This hostel is available on an Exclusive Hire basis only, so you'll get the entire place to yourself.
Self-catering: YHA Beverley Friary is self-catering only. Guests have access to a kitchen.
Parking: There is a good amount of onsite parking and additional parking is available on the road outside the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in all our rooms.
Dogs: Pets are not permitted at YHA Beverley Friary. Assistance dogs are welcome - please notify us at the time of booking.
YHA Beverley Friary - Access Statement
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Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone. The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
This hostel is part of our Volunteer Managers programme. Find out about becoming a Volunteer Manager and supporting our small hostels through YHA Volunteering.
History
The 600-year-old restored Dominican friary has maintained many historical features and is set in a large walled garden giving you a truly peaceful break. When it comes to having an epic story to tell, you'll wish YHA Beverley Friary's walls could talk.
One of our best historic youth hostels, the Blackfriars first built in timber on our site in 1240 and a 15th century gateway still stands in our front garden. There's no wonder people have claimed to see ghosts here, including a smiling Dominican Friar! A patchwork of bricks from different eras and sensitive restoration work, you could find an old iron oven, vintage wooden beams or an exposed stone chimney in your bedroom.
We're super proud of our history and have a stunning Tudor wall painting in our Great Hall - a remarkably well-preserved pattern of leaves and flowers. There's even an exhibition within our building, filled with interesting artifacts like a carved stone head, information boards and a walk-on glass floor of friary food.
It's taken decades to get our precious building looking this good, with the derelict Beverley Friary causing controversy in the 1970s; even being described as "a bottomless pit for cash". We became a youth hostel in 1984 and are a protected Grade II* listed building. Come and experience our unique accommodation for yourself or read one of the books about our amazing past.
Meet the team
Manager recommends: Don’t miss Beverley Minster, stroll over the road and explore the most amazing Gothic church in Europe - entry is free but it's worth paying the extra charge for a guided roof tour to see the church construction, tread wheel and get up close to the stained glass. Whether you're using it as a base for cycling and walking holidays or activity breaks, shopping or birdwatching, Beverley makes a magical setting for your Yorkshire break.
