Scarborough Castle

Scarborough Castle in Yorkshire

Scarborough Castle

Where is it – England, Yorkshire and the Humber

Who looks after it –  English Heritage 

Scarborough Castle has long dominated its town, perched on a headland that has been used by man for at least 3,000 years. The Romans built a signal station here and its remains are incorporated in those of a small chapel on the headland. Scarborough was a Royal Castle in the Middle Ages, besieged by Parliament during the Civil War and shelled by the German Navy in 1914. Ascending the headland takes you through the castle’s defences, with dramatic views over the flanking bays, north and south. The ruins of the gatehouse, curtain wall and keep are impressive, there’s an very good museum in the 18th century Master Gunner’s House – and it’s a great place for a picnic. However, we should mention that it is reputedly haunted by the ghost of Piers Gaveston, which might put some picnickers off.

 


Address

Castle Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 1HY 

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