St Mary's Church, Beverley

📍 BeverleyEast Yorkshire

Medieval church with a painted Ceiling of Kings and the rabbit said to inspire Alice in Wonderland

What’s free

Free to enter, donations welcome

About

One of England's finest parish churches, with a painted Ceiling of Kings, around 700 colourful roof bosses and carved misericords. Look out for the medieval rabbit carving said to have inspired the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, and newer stone carvings of Narnia characters. Volunteer welcomers are on hand during opening hours.

Opening times

  • Monday to Saturday 11am to 3pm
  • Sundays for services

Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.

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