Scarborough Castle
Scarborough Castle Castle Road, Scarborough
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Medieval castle on site of ancient stronghold with coastal views, expansive grounds and live events. Summary via Google
About Scarborough Castle
Scarborough Castle occupies a medieval fortification on the site of an earlier stronghold, positioned above the coastline with panoramic views across the bays. The expansive grounds contain live events throughout the year.
An on-site cafe operates within the castle grounds. Audio guides and guided tours are available, and the site includes family activities, trails and games alongside clean facilities.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What's nearby
- Royal Albert Park 150m away
- Anne Bronte Grave 250m away
- Castle By The Sea Hotel 250m away
- St Mary's Church, Scarborough 300m away
- Norbreck Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Visitors say this historic site offers stunning panoramic views of the coastline and bays, along with extensive grounds to explore and a rich history. They also highlight the free, informative audio and guided tours, as well as the friendly and helpful staff. Guests mention the on-site cafe, clean public conveniences, and family-friendly activities like games and trails.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (8,927 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Scarborough
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.