Scarborough

Scarborough is a coastal town on the North Sea in North Yorkshire, England, spreading across two separate bays. The northern bay shows calmer beach sections, while the southern part concentrates most shops and amusement facilities.

A Viking named Thorgils Skarthi founded the settlement in 966, before Norman rulers built a castle on the headland during the 12th century. The fortress saw several sieges and changes of control until it was badly damaged during the English Civil War.

The theater named after Stephen Joseph offers a full calendar of performances, with many shows making their first appearance on this stage before moving elsewhere. Audiences can see readings and workshops alongside main productions throughout most of the year.

Walking routes connect the center to both beaches and involve different slopes and steps, so sturdy footwear can be helpful. Buses run between the main points and make travel easier for those who prefer to avoid longer walks.

The Grand Hotel from 1867 was designed as the largest brick building in Europe and shows calendar numbers in its architecture: four towers for the seasons, twelve floors for the months, and originally 365 rooms. Each floor was meant to symbolize a week, giving the structure a symbolic layout that went beyond pure function.

Location: Scarborough

Website: http://scarborough.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 54.28250,-0.40000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 20:39