Scarborough Castle Castles
Situated at the edge of a cliff along the North Yorkshire coast, a naturally defended area and a perfect look out spot, Scarborough Castle still dominates the town and harbour some 300 ft below.
The silhouette of Scarborough Castle's dramatic, 12th-century structure conceals over 2,500 years of turbulent history. There has been a stone castle in the town since about 1135, when William Le Gros, Earl of Albemarle, first decided to fortify this important headland. Built in the early 13th century and later enhanced by King John and Henry III, the present keep has come to dominate the headland. Its northerly location has meant that Scarborough was on the front line against the Scots, coming under attack on numerous occasions. Later, the strategic importance of Scarborough made it an obvious target throughout both World Wars. The castle suffered from German naval bombardment in 1914 and during World War Two played a more covert role, playing host to a secret listening post. .
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AddressCastle Road, Scarborough, Yorkshire, YO11 1HY
Opening times10am - 6pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
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Phoenix Court
Situated 800 metres from Peasholm Park in Scarborough, Phoenix Court features free WiFi access and free private parking. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. All rooms are fitted with a TV.
The Stuart House
Superbly placed, with views across the North Bay and within an easy 10-minute walk of the town and beaches, Stuart House commands one of the most scenic locations in Scarborough..
Marine View Guest House
Marine View is a family-run bed and breakfast with clifftop views of North Bay and the sea. It offers free Wi-Fi access and en suite rooms with digital TVs and tea and coffee..
Lighthouse Holiday Cottage
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Lighthouse Holiday Cottage is a holiday home, situated in Scarborough. The unit is 1.1 km from Peasholm Park.
The Greno
This family-run guesthouse is situated on the North Bay of Scarborough, with stunning views of the bay and castle from its front rooms, and 5-10 minutes walk from the town centre. The South Bay is located 10-15 minutes walk from the hotel..
La Baia Hotel
With views across the peaceful North Bay, La Baia Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Scarborough centre. It offers cosy bedrooms, free Wi-Fi and traditional cooked breakfasts..
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