The stunning market town of Beverley, in East Yorkshire has outstanding beauty. With a grand Minster, historical buildings, cobbled streets and pleasant strolls through woodlands, there is something for everyone.

The Georgian Quarter has architecturally fascinating streets, divided by the 15th Century North Bar and contains a great number of listed buildings, and a wide variety of shops.

Beverley Minster is one of the largest parish churches in the UK, larger than one third of all English cathedrals and is said to be a gothic masterpiece by many visitors.

For beautiful greenery; Beverley Westwood is just on the outskirts. Stroll around this ancient common to see Burton Bushes, Cobblers Well where an old tale lies about how a woman was murdered in the trough by her jealous cobbler husband and the Bull Pit.

Great British Life: St Mary's church and gate, Beverley by Nick WatersSt Mary's church and gate, Beverley by Nick Waters (Image: Nick Waters)

Great British Life: Stormy Trees Beverley Westwood by Pete GillespieStormy Trees Beverley Westwood by Pete Gillespie (Image: Pete Gillespie)

Great British Life: Sunlit Beverley Minster by John HoltbySunlit Beverley Minster by John Holtby (Image: John Holtby)

Great British Life: View of Beverley Minster from The Westwood by Sheila ButtonView of Beverley Minster from The Westwood by Sheila Button (Image: Sheila Button)

Great British Life: Westwood, Beverley by David CalverWestwood, Beverley by David Calver (Image: David Calver)

Great British Life: Beverley Beck by night by Christopher MawBeverley Beck by night by Christopher Maw (Image: Christopher Maw)

Great British Life: Beverley Beck by Paul LakinBeverley Beck by Paul Lakin (Image: Paul Lakin)

Great British Life: Beverley in Bloom by Sheila ButtonBeverley in Bloom by Sheila Button (Image: Sheila Button)

Great British Life: Beverley North Bar by Pete GillespieBeverley North Bar by Pete Gillespie (Image: Pete Gillespie)

Great British Life: Beverley Westwood by Paul LakinBeverley Westwood by Paul Lakin (Image: Paul Lakin)