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Top Historical landmarks in Scarborough, United Kingdom
Top Rated Historical landmarks in Scarborough
Top Reviewed Historical landmarks in Scarborough
Scarborough Castle
Clock Tower
Scarborough Workhouse
Dean Road Chapel
Scarborough Castle
Blue Roundabout
Scarborough Council
Scarborough Railway Station Bench
Reviews
Absolutely enjoyed this. Booked tickets on-line & got a discount. As I am disabled, but don't have a blue badge, I called and asked if I could use their disabled parking - no problem. I also booked The Tramper - a heavy-duty mobility scooter - booked through the Tramper web-site it cost me £3 & worth every penny.
Staff were friendly & very helpful - could not fault. A special shout out to Connor who assisted with the Tramper & I think Julian, but I'm not sure.
Site is stunning & covers so much history. There are free guided tours as well. Some areas are off-limits to the Tramper, but you can see most of the site. Views are exceptional.
Totally enjoyed the visit & would recommend booking the Tramper if you are disabled. These need to be available in more places.
Staff were friendly & very helpful - could not fault. A special shout out to Connor who assisted with the Tramper & I think Julian, but I'm not sure.
Site is stunning & covers so much history. There are free guided tours as well. Some areas are off-limits to the Tramper, but you can see most of the site. Views are exceptional.
Totally enjoyed the visit & would recommend booking the Tramper if you are disabled. These need to be available in more places.
Medieval castle by the North Sea, on top of the east-coast cliffs of Yorkshire! Visited on a stormy day, saved by a cuppa hot chocolate inside. Breathtaking view from the castle walls, the main tower was inaccessible due to high winds. Not so great souvenir shop at the entrance, great conversation with the very helpful staff. Must visit if you are in Yorkshire.
Wonderful guided tour with dave. Loved it. The castle is well worth a visit, me and my dog enjoyed it and the views are breathtaking, a great place to sit with a coffee. There was even a friendly pheasant to feed.
Brilliant morning out, loads of beautiful view points around the grounds Lots to explore around the castle and in the castle itself. Good facilities - toilets and cafes all nice although a little pricey. We got 2 kids meals and at £5ish each the quality was amazing. All staff were friendly and helpful.
Another brilliant castle with plenty of history. Great staff on site who are more than happy to share there knowledge with visitors. Plenty of wide open spaces for children to run around in. The views over Scarborough from the castle are amazing. Definitely worth a visit.
Great little roundabout with lovely pictures on the inside. There are 3 walk ways that allow you to get in the middle and see all the pictures
Nice station
You can't actually "visit" inside this place but it's well worth a look and has an interesting history, as it was only actually a prison for 12 years up to 1878! Lovely old building. I volunteer there for a local CIC, so have seen inside. All the cells and old staircases are still there and nicely preserved!
Visiting coun il depot which is in former prison grounds
There are wonderful views from this area and pathways down to the Scarborough Spa where we usually have coffee. The Spa is on the edge of the beach, so even more beautiful views.
A very fine bench, reputed to be the longest railway bench in the world!
Kudos to the staff, they were all absolutely lovely.
I didn't expect much but was pleasantly surprised and spent nearly 2 hours wandering the castle grounds. I was also lucky enough to catch a funny, little play in the exhibition space.
Perhaps it was due to rather wet weather but it wasn't very busy for a Saturday.
The castle itself is open until 5pm, but that day the cafe van closed at 4 and the toilets at 4:30.
I didn't expect much but was pleasantly surprised and spent nearly 2 hours wandering the castle grounds. I was also lucky enough to catch a funny, little play in the exhibition space.
Perhaps it was due to rather wet weather but it wasn't very busy for a Saturday.
The castle itself is open until 5pm, but that day the cafe van closed at 4 and the toilets at 4:30.
Great weather with great views across the bay of Scarborough
A beautiful piece of national heritage and history. Great to learn about the huge number of changes the British isles have seen over the years with such huge changes in its population and cultures. A fascinating mix, and a very beautiful place to learn. My children both loved it! Aged 6 and 8, both interested in the quizzes and reading in the little museum, fascinated by the stories of the bombings, invasions,… and trying to visualize the town and castle back when it was whole. Could have more visualizations to help support deeper understanding.
The longest bench ……… in the world! Well it’s the longest RAILWAY bench. Scarborough Station's 456 foot (139 meters) bench is said to be the longest railway bench in the world. Equal in length to 12 double-decker buses, it's able to accommodate almost 230 passengers. The bench was constructed by William Bell on behalf of the North Eastern Railway in 1883.
Me and my wife sat on this bench. Would thoroughly recommend it to anyone
This beautiful sandstone clock tower dominates the Esplanade on the South Cliff and has recently undergone a full renovation. It overlooks a small putting green and is a stone's throw away from the Italian Gardens and the paths down to the spa.
We had a lovely day visiting the Castle. We have been to Scarborough loads of times but this is our fist time visiting the Castle. It's a beautiful site with some spectacular views of Scarborough. Would definitely recommend visiting if you are in Scarborough. We will definitely be visiting again.
Great castle to visit with a vast 16 acres surrounded by the walls. Owned by English Heritage. Brilliant views from the walls across Scarborough and the surrounding countryside.
Bought tickets online, in advance, as we were able to save £2 per adult on the admission price. We spent well over 2 hours here, so was value for money. Would recommend the audio guide and we joined in on a great tour with Sue, the guide on the day, she was very knowledgeable and engaging. There are great views of the coast from here, we really enjoyed our visit to the castle.
Der berühmte Uhrenturm mit Blick auf die South Bay! Der Turm wurde 1911 zum Gedenken an die Krönung Georgs V. erbaut!
Einfach wunderschön und auf jeden Fall wert zu besuchen.
Einfach wunderschön und auf jeden Fall wert zu besuchen.
The longest railway station bench in the world, can seat over 200 people!
Perfect for a family day out. Even though the castle is in ruins, you can see how it’s been built up over the years if different ownership. There is a small museum on the property where you can sit inside and enjoy the cafe’s offerings. They also have a bottle warmer, microwave and baby changing facilities.
If you don’t have a parking disk, you can pay to park at the church down the road. Great views of the coast and most of the grounds are accessible if you have a pram.
Don’t forget to buy your tickets online as they’re cheaper than buying them in person. Child friendly and dog friendly.
If you don’t have a parking disk, you can pay to park at the church down the road. Great views of the coast and most of the grounds are accessible if you have a pram.
Don’t forget to buy your tickets online as they’re cheaper than buying them in person. Child friendly and dog friendly.
Great castle and views!
The castle is mostly in ruins now however there is still plenty to explore. There is a great exhibition inside about the history of the castle and some interesting artifacts that have been found on the site over the years, as well as stories about how the castle fared in WW2.
The coastal walk around the castle is lovely, the views are absolutely breathtaking.
The staff are friendly and knowledgeable too.
The castle is mostly in ruins now however there is still plenty to explore. There is a great exhibition inside about the history of the castle and some interesting artifacts that have been found on the site over the years, as well as stories about how the castle fared in WW2.
The coastal walk around the castle is lovely, the views are absolutely breathtaking.
The staff are friendly and knowledgeable too.
We park near the Clock Tower. Fantastic views of the south bay and places to picnic.
We didn't expect much - thought it would just be some runs on a hill. We were wrong! It ended up being one of our favourite days of our trip to Scarborough! We enjoyed exploring the castle and taking in the incredible views. We then watched the jester's act, which was entertaining, before getting some lunch on sight. The food was lovely and reasonably priced - we had a range of hot food and cold in our group, and all enjoyed it. We then watched the knights jousting and later returned to hear about war horse training. Probably worth checking beforehand what is on, as those events aren't permanent features. A great day out!
Nice area. Well maintained. Plenty roadside parking. Plus toilets. Lovely views over Scarborough Bay
Always make a point of visiting The Clock Tower cafe when I'm in Scarborough. The view from there is amazing.
Nice quiet place with a panoramic view over Scarborough.
Grade II listed gothic style building. Not been a detainee within, personally, ha. Council owned now as a depot/nursery and not open to public. Operational as a gaol for just 12 years from 1866 to 1878. The new "escape proof" prison, which replaced this building, had an escapee within its first week, a prisoner who managed to scale the 15ft wall.
All boarded up and no access, with what looks like work in progress restoration works. Given that, I am led to understand that the chapel does still hold open days.
It's cute
Old Borough of Scarborough Jail is listed. Built 1866 & closed 1878, now Council depot. Interior well preserved with original cell fittings and spiral staircase. Only accessible to public for occasions such as Heritage Week open days.
The austere former Victorian workhouse dominates the street-scene in Dean Road. It was built 1860 & remains in community use as a hospital department.
Not in prison only there to service quad. But prison looks very imposing from yard
It is now a council yard for their vehicles and utilities, I was there delivering winter plants for the parks
Beautiful historical building with an interesting history and present. You can't actually go in as it is in use as other business now but the information board tells you all about it and the frontage is still very imposing.
Open to public only on special dates check with Scarborough council for more information