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Scarborough CastleScarborough Castle

With over 2,500 years of turbulent history behind it, Scarborough Castle defends a prominent headland between two bays, with sheer drops to the sea. Before the castle was built, this natural fortress was favoured by prehistoric settlers before serving as a Roman signal station and Viking haven. This spectacular castle has also endured sieges from medieval kings and Civil War armies, and German naval bombardment during WWII. Now you can climb to the battlement viewing platforms for dramatic coastline views, and take tea in the 18th-century
Master Gunner's House.

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Prices


Adults £4.70
Concession £4.00
Children (5-15yrs) £2.40
Family Ticket (2 adults & 3 children) £13.80
Free entry for English Heritage members and Overseas Visitor Pass holders.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Thu 1 Apr 2010 - Thu 30 Sep 2010 Mon - Sun 10:00 to 18:00
Fri 1 Oct 2010 - Thu 31 Mar 2011 Mon 10:00 to 16:00 | Thu - Sun 10:00 to 16:00
Christmas Day, Boxing Day closed
Notes Last admission is half an hour before closing. Closed 24 - 26 December & 1st January.
   
Scarborough Castle
Scarborough Castle
 
 

Contact

Scarborough Castle
Tel: 01723 372451
View the Scarborough Castle websitewww.english-heritage.org.uk/yorkshire
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Venue

Scarborough Castle

Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1HY

View the Scarborough Castle websitewww.english-heritage.org.uk/yorkshire

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Map reference: TA 046891


By road:
Follow signs for Scarborough town centre/railway station. At station, turn left at traffic lights onto Northway, then take next right onto Victoria Road. Follow Rd to roundabout and follow straight over onto Castle Rd. Keep following to castle gates.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile from Scarborough station

Audio tapes in French, German and English. Pre-booked parking available for disabled visitors. Otherwise located in town centre. Please keep dogs on lead at all times.

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