YHA Beverley Friary

Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 0DF

92%

Excellent rating

(72 reviews)

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Sleeps up to 32 people
6 bedrooms
7 bathrooms

YHA Beverley Friary was originally home to Dominican friars 600 years ago and still has its original features including an impressive, exposed-beam ceiling and stone fireplace. This hostel is the perfect holiday base for history and culture lovers.

Where you'll sleep

Across the entire building there is a total of six bedrooms.

Ground floor

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 4 people. It includes 2 sets of bunk beds.

One room that sleeps up to 5 people. It includes a single high-sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath and a set of bunk beds.

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 6 people. It includes 3 sets of bunk beds. There are two steps to reach this room.

One room that sleeps up to 6 people. It includes 3 sets of bunk beds.

First floor

There is a steep staircase of 15 steps up to this floor, with a handrail on one side.

One en-suite room that sleeps up to 3 people. It includes a single high-sleeper bunk with a double bed underneath.

One room that sleeps up to 8 people. It includes 4 sets of bunk beds.

A cot is available.

Shared spaces

Kitchen and dining

The small kitchen is located on the ground floor within the dining room. It includes a range of conveniences listed below.

Kitchen appliances: kettle, microwave, 2 ovens, 2 refrigerators (with freezer compartments), stove, toaster.

Kitchenware: dishes and cutlery for 32 people, kitchen utensils, pots, pans.

Cleaning basics: anti-bacterial spray, bin bags, cloths, paper towels, soap sponges, washing up liquid.

Located on the ground floor, the dining room seats up to 32 people and overlooks the pretty garden. It has dining tables and chairs in two rows of 16.

Highchairs are available.

Lounge

The lounge is located on the first floor with 2 comfy sofas, 2 armchairs, low tables and a selection of board games. It has an impressive exposed beam ceiling and stone fireplace.

Bathrooms

Across the entire building there is a total of seven bathrooms.

En-suite bathrooms: 3

Toilets: 7

Showers: 7

Toilet paper is provided and hand soap is available next to all sinks.

Outdoors

Outside is a small garden, with a paved area and grass/lawn. The garden has a gate.

Guests have full access to the garden.

Outdoor amenities: benches, grass/lawn, patio, picnic tables.

What our whole hostel offer

Ambulant accessible
Bed linen
Carbon monoxide alarm
Central heating
Cleaning basics
Clothes airer
Cooking basics
Cot available
Dishes and cutlery
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Fridge
Garden/grounds
Highchair
Hot water
Iron and board
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen utensils
Lock on doors
Lockers
Microwave
Outdoor seating
Oven
Shower(s)
Smoke alarm
Stove
Toaster
Towel(s)
Washing machine

What you need to know about our whole hostel

Check-in: From 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Heating: There is central heating throughout the property.
Towels and toiletries: Hand soap is provided next to all sinks. Towels are not supplied as standard.
Bedding: Bedding is supplied 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.
Checking in: You will receive an email prior to your arrival with the property address and check-in instructions.
Guest access: Guests have use of the whole property.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in all our rooms.

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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

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Restored medieval Friary
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Food and drink at YHA Beverley Friary

Self-catering at YHA Beverley Friary

YHA Beverley Friary is self-catering only. Our kitchen includes everything you need to cook up a storm.

Bring your own food and make use of our ovens and refrigerators (with freezer compartments) plus a microwave, kettle and toaster. Dishes and cutlery are provided as well as cleaning essentials.

Kitchen with cabinets, oven and microwave

Things to do around YHA Beverley Friary

The Deep

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

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

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

Walking and Rambling near Beverley Friary

Walking and rambling in the area There are quiet, picturesque valleys, woodland and hills to discover right on the hostel doorstep. If you want to explore cliffs, Flamborough Head is 45 minutes away...

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.

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.

Beverley Art Gallery

The largest collection of works by Fred & Mary Elwell. The gallery also hosts visiting exhibitions and special events.

The Deep

This award-winning visitor attraction is home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular sharks and rays giving a great family day out.

Beverley Guildhall

Among the displays are Medieval silver minstrels chains and the unique wooden mayoral bench, known as bink.

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!

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!

Hornsea Museum

The museum shows local history from the 1700s to post second world war and holds a major collection of Hornsea pottery.

Walking and rambling in Beverley

There are quiet, picturesque valleys, woodland and hills to discover right on the hostel doorstep. If you want to explore cliffs, Flamborough Head is 45 minutes away by car or you can get there in 35...

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

RSPB Bempton Cliffs

Take a walk by the beautiful cliffs to try and spot some of our most fascinating birdlife. Visit the website

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...

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. The...

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.

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YHA Beverley Friary

Friar's Lane, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 0DF

Map references

OS Map:: 107
OS Grid Ref:: GR038393
Lat/Lng:: 53.83969, -0.42285
what3words: hillside.majority.baker

Contact information

Phone:: +44 345 371 9004
Email:: [email protected]

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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.