Scarborough

Properties and events in Scarborough

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Central Tramway Company

1 Marine Parade, St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2ER
In person
Pre-booking required

A unique opportunity to have a guided tour of the famous cliff railway's engine room, learn about the history and recent engineering project, plus experience a free return ride on this historic funicular in the heart of Scarborough’s South Bay.

Funiculars in Scarborough

Beeforth's Hive, Esplanade, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2AY
In person
Pre-booking required

Scarborough can lay claim to the first U.K passenger lift which opened in 1875, so we have a special interest in this form of transport. Have you ever been intrigued by these railways scaling steep hillsides with ease?

It's Not a Secret - Scarborough Masonic Hall

14 St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2ES
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come along and have a tour of the Scarborough Masonic Hall and meet the Freemasonry Team, we will show you around the Lodge Temple and answer your questions. We will have information videos available to view.

St John the Baptist, Cayton

1 Church Lane, Cayton, North Yorkshire, YO11 3SA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visitors can access all areas of the church except the tower with or without a guide. The churchyard can be accessed with monumental inscription information available.

STEAM POWER - The Story of Fish, Ships & Chips

The Old Parcels Office, Railway Station Car Park, Westborough, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1TU
In person
Pre-booking not required

This year’s Heritage Exhibition charts the impact of steam power on the development of the fishing industry in Scarborough, . Displays include old photographs and artefacts loaned by Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre.

The Church of St. Martin on-the-Hill - Scarborough's Hidden Pre-Raphaelite Gem

Albion Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2BT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Known as 'Scarborough's Hidden Pre-Raphaelite Gem' The church is decorated with stained glass and artwork by Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. It is an example of a Tractarian Church in Evangelical Yorkshire.