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Plan Your Week In Beverley: Pub Quizzes, Garden Previews, and a Packed Events Calendar
🌟 Beverley Insider - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Beth Smith
May 01, 2025
Hey Beverley! Here’s What’s Happening This Week!
Bank holiday weekends in Beverley are always a treat, and this one’s no exception. From classical concerts and new theatre productions to salsa socials and a full slate of live music, it’s a great time to explore what the town has to offer.
We’re also celebrating the humble pub quiz this week with a special roundup of seven local trivia nights. Whether you’re in it for the prizes, the banter, or just the good company, there’s a quiz for you somewhere in town.
Looking ahead, Beverley Open Gardens is set to return in July, giving you the rare chance to explore hidden green spaces across the town while supporting great causes like Dove House Hospice and BUG.
Take a look at what’s coming up below - your next favourite event might just be on this list!
📍 Beverley in Brief - Community Updates 📰
🚆 Most Northern trains are running as usual for the early May bank holiday
Despite engineering works on some routes, most Northern services will operate normally over the long weekend. More
🎶 Early Music Festival brings Georgian glamour to Beverley
This year’s Beverley & East Riding Early Music Festival celebrates the diaries of 18th-century gentleman John Courtney, with concerts in stunning settings like St Mary’s and Beverley Minster. More
🌸 Beverley Open Gardens set to debut this July
Enjoy a peek behind the hedges on July 27 as Beverley residents open their private gardens to raise funds for Dove House Hospice and BUG. More
🏘️ £37.6m Beverley housing development hits major milestone
Yorkshire Housing’s Anthem project off Minster Way will deliver 136 affordable homes, with the first residents moving in this summer. More
🎉 Best of Beverley Awards 2025 celebrates town's heroes
From Repair Café to Armstrongs Café and community champions like Jack Bailey, this year's winners shine a light on Beverley’s best. More
🌬️ Skidby Mill repairs delayed again as fresh damage uncovered
East Riding Council confirms more structural issues have been found at the historic 1821 windmill, pushing restoration further into summer. More
🏆 Broadgate Farm Cottages earns top Tripadvisor honour for 10th straight year
The award-winning Beverley getaway remains in the top 10% globally, thanks to glowing guest reviews. More
💛 'Be kind' signs made by 10-year-old now on display in Beverley park
Mia's winning anti-bullying poster is now a permanent reminder at Mud Hills Park. More
Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue
🎯 Quiz Lovers' Round-Up: Beverley's Best from 1st to 7th May 🧠
Beverley's quiz scene is stacked this week, with brain-teasers, banter, and even a jackpot prize up for grabs. Here's your guide from Thursday, 1st May to Wednesday, 7th May:
Thursday 1st May
The Sun Inn at 21:00 delivers its trademark quiz night with extra flair - think Deal or No Deal and a cheeky round of bingo. It's always lively and full of laughs.
Friday 2nd May
The Ferguson Fawsitt quiz kicks off at 20:00 with a jackpot of more than £800 on the line and just £1 entry. Food is served until 20:00.
Bank Holiday Monday 5th May
Head to The Potting Shed at 19:30 for their ever-popular weekly quiz. Expect a buzzing atmosphere, prizes, pizzas, and 2-for-1 cocktails - ideal for seeing out the long weekend.
Tuesday 6th May
A double dose of trivia action. At 20:00, Monks Walk offers a friendly, laid-back pub quiz in one of Beverley's most charming venues. Or at 20:30, New Inn in Leven ups the stakes with the promise of a gallon of beer for the winning team.
Wednesday 7th May
Bay Horse in Cherry Burton is back at 20:30 with another fun and welcoming quiz night - perfect for teams who like a bit of midweek competition in a cosy pub setting.
Seven days, six great quizzes, and countless chances to show off your trivia skills. Time to rally the team!
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🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music🎾
Below is a full list of events. If you need more information or a direct link to the event/venue, visit our events page
Fri, 2nd May
10:00 🎨 Beverley & District Art Club - Beverley & District Art Club, Beverley
Welcoming new members of all ability levels and media types.
10:00 ☕ Coffee Morning - Memorial Hall, Beverley
Community gathering with refreshments and conversation.
12:30 🎶 Lunchtime Concert: Daniela Fountain - Beverley Minster, Beverley
Classical guitar performance with retiring collection.
18:00 🎲 Board Games Night - The Game Shack, Beverley
Board games, card games, D&D, and RISK session.
19:30 🎭 The Good Life - Memorial Hall, Beverley
Stage version of the classic comedy with Tom and Barbara.
19:30 🎭 The One Good Thing - East Riding Theatre, Beverley
New play exploring family secrets and reconciliation.
20:00 💃 First Friday Salsa Social - Beverley RUFC, Beverley
Latin dance social with a short lesson and supper.
20:00 🧠 Quiz Night 📍 The Ferguson Fawsitt, Beverley
Monthly quiz night with a £800+ jackpot prize. £1 entry.
21:00 🎸 That Sinking Feeling - The Sun Inn, Beverley
Live band performance to round out your Friday.
Sat, 3rd May
08:00 🎯 Slimming World Sessions - The Conservative Club, Beverley
Weekly weight-loss support group sessions.
11:00 & 14:00 🏰 Beverley Minster Roof Tour - Beverley Minster, Beverley
Guided rooftop tours with panoramic views.
13:00 🎲 Board Games - The Game Shack, Beverley
Drop-in board games and tabletop fun for all.
14:00 🎤 Christina Haldane Live - Beverley Library, Beverley
Canadian soprano performs live in the library.
14:30 🎭 The One Good Thing - East Riding Theatre, Beverley
Matinee of Joe Bravaco’s new dramatic play.
16:00 🎶 Open Folk Session - The Sun Inn, Beverley
Casual jam session - all musicians welcome.
19:30 🎶 East Riding County Choir Concert - Beverley Minster, Beverley
Brahms' Requiem and Gjeilo's Sunrise Mass.
19:30 🎭 The Good Life - Memorial Hall, Beverley
Repeat performance of the charming comedy classic.
19:30 🎶 Brahms & Gjeilo Choral Concert - Beverley Minster, Beverley
Choral performance of German and modern sacred works.
19:30 🎭 The One Good Thing - East Riding Theatre, Beverley
Evening show of the heartfelt family drama.
20:00 🎤 Stand Up Comedy - The Comedy Store - Parkway Cinema, Beverley
Evening of top-tier stand-up comedy.
21:00 🎶 Live Music - The Sun Inn, Beverley
Saturday night set from local musicians.
Sun, 4th May
13:00 🎲 Board Games - The Game Shack, Beverley
Sunday board gaming for all ages and levels.
17:30 🎶 Live Music - The Sun Inn, Beverley
Weekly live session to wind down the weekend.
18:00 🎤 Bank Holiday Karaoke - The Potting Shed, Beverley
Celebrate Sunday with karaoke and food.
20:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Potting Shed, Beverley
Weekly singalong with 2-for-1 cocktails.
20:00 🎶 Movie Musicals Brunch - Beverley Hills Diner, Beverley
Bottomless brunch with live musical numbers.
Future Events
If you are looking for events and activities further in the future, we have a large selection on our events page events page
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