Scarborough Castle

No. 16 of 2,773 in the North York Moors, No. 15 for history. History, 18.8 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the North York Moors National Park.

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A castle at Scarborough.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

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Facts

Website

english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/scarborough-castleOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-31

Best months

Any time of yearoffyougo rules

Getting there

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Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first

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Food and drink nearby

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The Newcastle Packet19 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the parkFood and pubs

The Lord Rosebery19 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the parkFood and pubs

The Anchor Fish & Chips19 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the parkFood and pubs

Turks Head19 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first

Rotunda MuseumGrade II* listed, 19 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

Scarborough Art GalleryGrade II* listed, 19 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the parkArt and galleries

Stephen Joseph Theatre19 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the parkArt and galleries

Alpamare17 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the parkRainy day