Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Polar Bear
In or near Whitby.
Polar Bear — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Mike Kirby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Polar Bear is a public art 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 Museum is located in the historic house where Captain Cook lodged as an apprentice. It showcases rich collections that detail his voyages and contributions to exploration. Visitors can learn about Cook's life and the maritime history of Whitby.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Polar Bear is a public art installation located in Yorkshire. This distinctive piece contributes to the region's cultural landscape, showcasing contemporary artistic expression.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4873, -0.6127
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO22 4BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Phone
- 01947 601900
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1949491468 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polar Bear?
- Polar Bear is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO22 4BA), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Polar Bear?
- Polar Bear — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Polar Bear?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO22 4BA.
- Is Polar Bear a protected site?
- Yes — Polar Bear is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Polar Bear free to visit?
- Yes, Polar Bear is free to enter.
- How do I get to Polar Bear?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO22 4BA.