Best History Museum in Scarborough

"The museum is housed in the building where Captain Cook worked as an apprentice and learnt the art of seafaring that would eventually make him legendary. Visitors can see Cook’s letters as well as some other personal items on display here."

"Although a controversial figure around the world if you want to learn more about the man who literally sailed about as far as it is possible to go from Whitby this is the place to visit."

"Occupying the 91-metre promontory between the north and south bays are the remnants of Scarborough’s Medieval castle. This indomitable roost over the North Sea was a hill fort in the Bronze Age, and in the fourth century was used as a signal station by the Romans. You can now locate the ruins of an Anglo-Saxon chapel, built around 1000 on the site of the signal station."

"Next we made our way up the hill to Scarborough Castle. This medieval keep is in a commanding location, it would have been a spectacle to behold and easy to defend. The castle is mostly ruined now, but it is great to walk around and learn about the 3000 year history of the site."

"The second of Bridlington’s Grade I-listed buildings along with the Priory Church, the Bayle Gate is what’s left of the priory’s fortifications. Since the priory was dissolved the Bayle has been a gaol, garrison, court and town hall. Composed of a mix of brick and limestone, most of the Bayle is from the second half of the 12th century, with two pointed Gothic arches under traceried windows."

"Bridlington Bayle Museum is a historical museum located in the old town. This museum is dedicated to the history of the town, its inhabitants and the surrounding areas. It houses a collection of social history items such as photographs, documents, paintings and prints."

"Bridlington Fisherman’s Museum is housed in an 18th-century building in the north part of the harbour. And it preserves the heritage and culture of the North Sea fishing industry. It is a very small museum, but it is packed with information about the fisheries in Yorkshire."

"In 2018, a full-size replica of Captain Cook’s HM Bark Endeavour became a permanent fixture in Whitby harbour and opened to the public as a visitor attraction. On board, 11 cabins have been transformed into a..."

"This picture perfect early-Georgian house dates mostly from 1714 and is in 50 acres of manicured gardens. The interior has been restored to itsEdwardian appearance at the start of the 20th century and has a room dedicated to Amy Johnson, the pioneer aviator who officially opened the house to the public in 1936. Tours are given on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:30 all through the summer."

"One of our favourite attractions can be found right at the north end of the town. Take the dotto train to its north terminus or walk the scenic north cliffs to find a gorgeous stately home and gardens. Sewerby Hall has been restored back to its Edwardian glory."

"Sealife Sanctuary at North Bay has long been a family favourite attraction housed within three distinct triangular buildings on the resort’s main headland and featuring a mix of indoor and outdoor marine exhibits. See seals, penguins, otters and more and this hands-on interactive underwater world. There’s plenty of opportunity for rock pooling and a host of year round children’s activities and events."

"The high sloping park around the Whitby Museum will keep you in this picturesque part of town a while longer. Pannett Park was voted “Best Public Park in Yorkshire” in 2014, and has a superb prospect east to Whitby Abbey. There are wooded areas, a lily pond, all manner of formal flowerbeds, a floral clock, rose gardens, pergolas and a playground for children."

"Just a stone's throw from the centre of Whitby, Pannett Park offers a haven of peace and quiet with an exciting new play park for children and beautifully kept gardens, lawns and wooded areas for the whole family to enjoy. Click here to view the Friends of Pannett Park website."

"The Milton Rooms is an arts centre and hub for cultural and community lead activities located in Malton, North Yorkshire, a market town in England. Photo: Roger Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0."

"This highly-regarded theatre is a cultural touchstone for North Yorkshire. For more than 35 years up to 2009 the theatre’s artistic director was playwright Sir Alan Ayckboure, and in that time nearly all of his plays premiered at this venue. On the menu will be high-quality productions at the 404-seatrer theatre in the round, and 165-seat end-on stage auditorium."

"The Golden Grid is a sit-down fish restaurant that has been serving the best cod in Scarborough since 1883. Its starched white tablecloths and starched white aprons are staunchly traditional, as is the menu: as..."

"For sustainably sourced fish dishes, head over to The Fisherman’s Wife. Serving up a mouthwatering selection of seafood dishes, choose from homemade fish pie, Scottish salmon, and seafood linguine among many other delicious mains. For those who aren’t too keen on fish, the restaurant also serves up an award-winning steak pie and the Radfords homemade burger."

"Located on Whitby's coast only a seconds walk from the sand and waves is The Fisherman's Wife. With over fifty years passing since its opening, this restaurant has granted itself a cult status within the local community of Whitby. With the perfect combination of classic fish and chips with the nuanced sophistication of seafood dining, it is easy to see why."

"Classic, simple seafood dishes and its prime location overlooking the beach and harbour have kept diners coming back to Fisherman's Wife for years. Whitby lobster, local crab and Lindisfarne oysters are on the..."