Beaches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
In or near Broxa.
Scarborough, North Yorkshire — a beach in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Scarborough · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Scarborough, North Yorkshire is a beach in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Scarborough is a coastal town located in North Yorkshire. Known for its beaches, it has been a popular seaside resort since the 18th century. The town features a mix of Victorian architecture and modern amenities along the seafront.
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Background
History
The town is claimed to have been founded around 966 AD as by Thorgils Skarthi, a Viking raider. There is no archaeological evidence to support this claim, which was made during the 1960s as part of a pageant of Scarborough events. The claim is based on a fragment of an Icelandic saga. However, due to coastal erosion over the years, evidence may have been lost to the sea. In the 4th century, there was briefly a Roman signal station on Scarborough headland, and there is evidence of earlier settlements, during the Stone Age and Bronze Age. Any settlement between the fifth and ninth centuries would have been burned to the ground by a band of Vikings under Tostig Godwinson (a rival of Thorgils…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2825, -0.4000
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Scarborough
- Postcode
- YO11 1DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Scarborough — 0.6 km
- Official site
- scarborough.ymca.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Scarborough, North Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Queen Victoria Memorial Statue
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Blue Plaque: Sir Edward James Harland
Blue Plaque: Sir Edward James Harland — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Blue Plaque: William 'Strata' Smith
Blue Plaque: William 'Strata' Smith — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · Yorkshire & the Humber
14a, 14b And 17, St Nicholas Street
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📷 3Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
YMCA Theatre
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23 And 24, King Street
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5, Queen Street
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Where to eat & stay near Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Places to stay
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The Esplanade Hotel
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Crown Spa Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Scarborough Lodge Retreat
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Newcastle Packet Inn
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Crown Tavern
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Three Jolly Sailors
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scarborough, North Yorkshire?
- Scarborough, North Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO11 1DW), in the parish of Scarborough.
- What is Scarborough, North Yorkshire?
- Scarborough, North Yorkshire — a beach in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scarborough, North Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Scarborough, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO11 1DW.
- Is Scarborough, North Yorkshire free to visit?
- Yes, Scarborough, North Yorkshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scarborough, North Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Scarborough, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO11 1DW.