BEVERLEY AND DISTRICT CIVIC SOCIETY

The Beverley and District Civic Society isn't a single destination you'll find on a map - it's an organisation run by locals who genuinely care about their town's heritage. What that means is access to knowledge and sometimes guided walks that bring the medieval streets of Beverley to life in ways a guidebook simply can't.

You'll find members passionate about everything from the Minster's architecture to the Georgian townhouses tucked along the back streets. They organise events throughout the year, often leading group tours that dive into why Beverley matters. It's the sort of thing that transforms a afternoon wander from "nice old buildings" into actual understanding.

If you're stopping in Beverley proper - which you absolutely should - this society occasionally hosts talks or exhibitions. Worth checking what's on before you arrive. The real value comes if you time it right for a guided walk. Families with kids interested in history get a lot from these; younger children might find a straight talk dull, but walking tours usually keep them engaged.

The town itself sits perfectly for a caravan base. Butt Farm Caravan and Campsite is barely a mile away, making it dead easy to pop into town for an evening event. High Farm Holiday Park, further out near Cherry Burton, works too if you want quieter surroundings but don't mind the short drive. Spend an hour or two here - either on a walk or hunting down whatever event's on - then explore Beverley's Minster and market square. It slots in nicely to a Yorkshire break.