Attractions in Scarborough & Things to Do in Scarborough
(and nearby)

Scarborough Art Gallery (< 1 Mile)*
Paintings donated by local hotelier Tom Laughton form the core of Scarborough Borough's fine art collection.
Scarborough Castle (1 Mile)*
Castle Hill headland was an excellent choice for building a fortification. The 300-foot high cliffs drop away on three sides of the promontory to North Bay and the harbour below.
Scarborough Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary (1 Mile)*
Crabs and their many clawed cousins are like marvellous machines, the armoured division of the marine world.
Filey Museum (7 Miles)*
The Museum building was originally two single storey cottages and is the oldest domestic building in Filey, 1696 being the date above the doors.
Roseberry Topping (9 Miles)*
Few National Trust sites have such a delightful-sounding name as Roseberry Topping. This small mountain on the North Yorkshire Moors shares its name with the nearby village of Newton-under-Roseberry.
The Walled Garden at Scampston (13 Miles)*
Scampston is among the best examples of the English Country House, combining fine architecture with a wealth of art treasures in a beautiful parkland setting in Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (14 Miles)*
The 24 mile North Yorkshire Moors Railway runs through the beautiful North York Moors National Park, between the market town of Picering through to Whitby.
Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life (15 Miles)*
An extensive museum containing a magnificent assortment of items curious, mysterious, marvellous and common place from the last 200 years.
Sewerby Hall and Gardens (15 Miles)*
Situated in a dramatic cliff-top position, forming the gateway to the Flamborough Heritage Coast, Sewerby Hall and Gardens, set in 50 acres of early 19th century parkland, enjoys spectacular views over Bridlington Bay.
Captain Cook Memorial Museum (16 Miles)*
In Whitby's narrow, winding Grape Lane close by the busy Harbour, stood the handsome house of 18th century Quaker shipowner John Walker and his family - and - in the attic, his 'other family' of seventeen apprentices, lodging there.
Whitby Abbey (16 Miles)*
Best known as the setting for Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, the impressive ruins of Whitby Abbey were once the home of a Saxon saint.
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo (16 Miles)*
Looking for that destination that offers a wide variety of attractions for all the family from toddlers to grandparents? Then look no further! Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo offers a wealth of fun and excitement for all ages.
Eden Camp Modern History Museum (17 Miles)*
The site was named Eden Camp and the first inmates were two hundred and fifty Italian prisoners. These prisoners were put work constructing a larger permanent camp, consisting of forty-five huts. This is now a Modern History Theme Museum.
Malton Museum (18 Miles)*
Malton Museum is currently closed whilst a new home is found for it.The Museum is located in the old Town Hall right in the centre of Malton's Market Place. It is renowned for its imaginatively displayed Roman Collection.
Castle Howard (22 Miles)*
Set in an elevated position, against the Howardian Hills in the North Riding of Yorkshire, Castle Howard's magnificent facade is visible for miles around.
Nunnington Hall (23 Miles)*
Famous nowadays for displaying possibly the world's finest collection of miniature rooms, Nunnington Hall is far from miniature itself.
Helmsley Walled Garden (26 Miles)*
Set against the backdrop of Helmsley Castle and Duncombe Park, the five acre garden, originally built in 1756, has recently benefited from 15 years of extensive restoration.
Duncombe Park (26 Miles)*
Sir Charles Duncombe's new Baroque mansion was completed in 1713 on a virgin plateau overlooking Helmsley Castle and the valley of the River Rye.
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum (27 Miles)*
On the site visitors can enjoy an exciting and authentic underground experience and discover the special skills and customs of the Cleveland miners.
Rievaulx Abbey (28 Miles)*
Set in a remote corner of the North Yorkshire Moors, it is easy to see what attracted St Aelred and his twelve Clairvaux monks to establish a monastery here in 1132.
Beverley Guildhall (29 Miles)*
The Guildhall is a Grade One listed historic seat of civic governance featuring an 18th century court room.
Sutton Park (30 Miles)*
Sutton Park is a fine example of early Georgian architecture overlooking beautiful parkland. It was built in 1730 by Thomas Atkinson.
Shandy Hall (31 Miles)*
Here in 1760-67 the witty and eccentric parson, Laurence Sterne wrote Tristram Shandy and A Sentimental Journey.
Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial (32 Miles)*
The largest independant Air Museum in Britain and the sole Allied Air Forces Memorial in Europe. Situated on a 20 acre parkland site it is the largest original RAF Bomber Command Station open to the public.
Zetland Museum (34 Miles)*
Zetland - The Oldest Lifeboat in the World.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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