Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
James Cook statue
In or near Great Ayton.
James Cook statue — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Great Ayton · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
James Cook statue is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum is located in Great Ayton and focuses on the early life and education of Captain Cook. Visitors can explore a recreated 18th-century schoolroom, learn about Cook's voyages, and discover the history of the village.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The James Cook statue is a memorial located in Yorkshire. It commemorates the British explorer James Cook, known for his voyages in the 18th century. The statue serves as a tribute to his contributions to maritime exploration.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4882, -1.1335
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Great Ayton
- Postcode
- TS9 6NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Phone
- +44 164 272 4296
- Nearest railway station
- Great Ayton — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Wednesday to Sunday; closed Monday & Tuesday
- Official site
- captaincookschoolroommuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3586912960 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is James Cook statue?
- James Cook statue is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode TS9 6NB), in the parish of Great Ayton.
- What is James Cook statue?
- James Cook statue — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to James Cook statue?
- The nearest railway station is Great Ayton, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS9 6NB.
- Is James Cook statue a protected site?
- Yes — James Cook statue is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is James Cook statue free to visit?
- Yes, James Cook statue is free to enter.
- How do I get to James Cook statue?
- The nearest railway station is Great Ayton, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS9 6NB.