Things to do in Beverley when it rains

Give the Champney Treasure House the longest part of a wet morning. Museum displays and art galleries share one building, with a café for a break before it finishes serving. Allow enough time for the collections rather than arriving close to the later tourist-information closing time. The museum and gallery normally close at 4.45pm on weekdays and 3.45pm on Saturdays, and are closed on Sundays and bank holidays. Choose one other indoor stop after lunch. The Minster is a short walk away in the southern centre, while St Mary’s is at the northern end and normally starts visiting at 11am. Both remain working churches, so services or events can limit sightseeing. On Wednesdays and Fridays the Guildhall adds a compact civic-history option; winter Wednesday afternoons do not work because normal closing moves to 1pm. Check these constraints before you leave, not while standing outside in the rain. For access needs, the Treasure House has lifts and a level entrance, whereas Guildhall wheelchair access stops at the ground floor. Contact the churches about a route that suits you and allow extra transfer time on wet streets. Families can stop after the museum and lunch rather than adding a second long interior visit. Westwood and the Beck are outdoor walks, so save them for conditions you can comfortably enjoy instead of using them to fill an otherwise complete rainy half-day.