A new walking tour is reimagining the way visitors experience Beverley’s history, by pairing it with some of the town’s local flavours. Beverley Bites is a guided heritage tour with a foodie twist, blending fascinating tales from the past with delicious tastes from today’s local, independent producers.
With its medieval street pattern and Gothic Minster, Beverley is steeped in centuries of history. Beverley Bites takes guests on a journey through this fascinating town, weaving together stories of medieval markets, monastic life, and Georgian grandeur with carefully selected food and drink stops that reflect the town’s rich character and community spirit. “Beverley has always been a place where people came to trade,
taste and connect,” says Emma Hetherington, founder of Beverley Bites. “This tour revives that spirit, linking historic landmarks with local food and drink being made and sold here in Beverley and East Yorkshire today.”
Tour participants explore key heritage sites and uncover stories from Beverley’s past, while enjoying samples from local, independent cafes, bars and businesses.
Highlights include stops at centuries-old streets where merchants once sold their wares, visits to places with hidden historical gems, and the chance to meet some of today’s makers who carry forward Beverley’s tradition of craft and hospitality.
About Beverley Bites
A Beverley Bites tour will run every Saturday from 12th July until 27th September, with private tours available on request. It’s a perfect experience for history buffs, food lovers, and curious locals alike, offering a deliciously different way to discover the town. There are seven food and drink stops in Beverley for guests to enjoy along the tour:
● Tea/coffee from Wild Organic Cafe:
● Warm croissants from TC Patisserie:
● Market Weighton gin supplied at Saturday Market by Northmen Spirit
● Homemade pies from Polly’s Cafe
● Best bitter from the Monk’s Walk pub
● A burger tasting platter from Junk Soul Smothered
● Ice-cream from Gemini Chocolate
Guests also receive a ‘pack-up’ at the start of the tour containing a packet of Lister’s crisps (where potatoes are grown on the farm and turned into crisps on the farm).
Tickets for Beverley Bites cost £50 per person. The tour takes approximately 4 hours.
About Emma
Emma has called Beverley home for the past four years, but her connection to the town spans more than two decades. A former BBC journalist and communications professional, she already volunteers as a roof tour guide at Beverley Minster, an experience that has deepened her love for the town’s rich heritage. Now, she’s channelling that passion for history (and a keen appreciation for locally produced food) into Beverley Bites, a unique walking tour that brings Beverley’s stories and flavours to life.
For more information, contact:
Emma Hetherington
Email: emma.beverleybites@gmail.com
Website: https://www.beverleybites.com/
