Places to visit in Hull and Beverley

What’s your lunchtime style? If you love a traditional pub, head to The Sailmakers Arms in Hull’s Old Town, which serves real ales and comfort-food favourites – one of the top pubs in Hull. If you’re craving street food, look to Fruit Market Hull, whose stalls sell everything from Yorkshire sausage rolls to Spanish tapas, plus Mexican tacos, Brazilian churrasco and more.

From The Crown to Only Fools and Horses, Hull has featured in countless TV series and films – so follow the self-guided Hullywood Trail to tick off some star-studded Hull attractions. It takes around two hours, with a free map to download. Or for something a little snappier, meet the sharks at The Deep, Hull’s award-winning aquarium and conservation centre. Admire the penguins and stingrays, and catch free talks and events most afternoons.

Head up to the 12th floor for a swanky meal at Sebu, a family-run restaurant that brings the flavours of Manilla to the centre of Hull. Opt for the popular honey-marinated cripsy pork belly or the peanut stew with panko aubergine if you're veggie. The wine list is extensive but we'd recommend ordering one of their good looking (and tasting) cocktails first to get the evening started.  

Once a three-bedroom terraced house and now a celebrated music venue, The New Adelphi Club is one of the most unusual places to visit in Hull. Over the decades, the likes of the Stone Roses, Oasis and Biffy Clyro have played here, and it still hosts local and touring bands most nights. Check what’s on during your visit, and rock out in the former living room.

Tonight, make yourself at home at Hideout Apartment Hotel, an award-winning family-owned spot. It’s located in the Old Town, overlooking Hull Minster, Trinity Square and other Hull attractions – with Scandi-inspired interior design, and deep-soak bathtubs in most of the apartments.

Wave goodbye to Hull as you head north to Beverley, a small but mighty East Yorkshire town famed for its historic buildings and grand Minster. Start your day-trip at Champney Treasure House, one of the top things to do in Beverley. It features a locally focused museum, art gallery and exhibitions, plus an observation deck with panoramic views of the town.

Beverley is a market town, whose independent shops champion local producers, artists and makers – from small-batch gins and rums at Kindred Spirits, to hand-made cosmetics at The Yorkshire Soap Co. For vintage curiosities, browse Beverley Antiques – while Art & Soul features originals and prints from more than 100 local artists, as well as ceramics, jewellery and homewares. If you’re visiting on a Saturday, look out for the Beverley Saturday Market too.

Coffee, cake and doorstep sandwiches are the hallmarks of Kavanagh’s Cafe & Tea Rooms, in the heart of Beverley. This traditional eatery occupies a house built in 1703 – still with many of its original features. It’s the kind of place where tea is served in pots, and house-made scones come with lashings of cream and jam. Tuck in!

Stomp off lunch with a local walk: one of the top things to do in Beverley. The town has several free routes: you can explore local medieval tales and artworks on the Medieval Guilds & Crafts Trail, or hike a countryside section of The Minster Way – a long-distance trail through East Yorkshire. The Beastly Beverley trails cover both the north and south of the town, with intriguing insights into the darker side of its history.

Top off your trip with dinner and live music at the Sun Inn, the oldest pub in Beverley. Its menu puts Yorkshire’s bounty of produce in the spotlight: from locally cured chorizo and Yorkshire beef brisket, to croquettes made with Hebden goat’s cheese. It hosts live bands and entertainment almost every night of the week, whether folk music, ukulele groups or open-mic nights – plus quizzes, bingo and more.