Free Museums in Scarborough

"The museum is run by the Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society and is a paradise for history buffs. With artifacts referring to archaeology and history in the forms of fossils, paintings, ceramics, photographs etc, this museum is a veritable treasure trove. The Pannett Art Gallery has a permanent display of some of the 20"

"Run by the Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society, the museum, library and achives houses many major collections including archaeology, social history, ceramics, Captain James Cook, fossils, paintings, photographs, militaria and toys & dolls."

"Just beside Sewerby Hall and Gardens at the top of the Sewerby Cliffs is a quintessential English seaside attraction. Opening every summer since 1987, Bondville Model Village has swelled to more than 200 buildings and is found in acres of pristine gardens ringed by trees. Every model has been hand-crafted to a 1:12 scale, and what’s unusual about this village is that model train also conforms to that scale."

"Another of our recommendations of what to do in Bridlington is to visit Bondville. Bondville Model Village is found just over halfway along the north cliff walk. Feel like a giant walking around all the houses, churches and shops in this pretty attraction."

"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."

"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..."

"One of the more beautiful churches in Scarborough, St Martins is filled with gorgeous stained glass windows with designs from celebrated artists including William Morris, Sir Edward Burne-Jones and Dane Gabriel Rosetti."

"The town’s parish church was established as an Augustinian priory in 1113, which grew in importance over the next 400 years and owned land across Yorkshire at its peak. The priory was also fortified with walls following the conflict between King Stephen and Empress Matilda later in the 12th century. The priory was closed down in 1538 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, and the nave, the last remaining structure, became the parish church."

"Bridlington Priory was founded as a Benedictine nunnery by William de Percy in the late 12th century and was dedicated to St Mary. The priory was suppressed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539 and granted to Sir John Constable. Bridlington Priory Church is a Grade II* listed building situated on the north side of the town of Bridlington."

"Stately homes may be two a penny in England, but you'll have to try pretty damn hard to find one as breathtakingly stately as Castle Howard, a work of theatrical grandeur and audacity set in the rolling Howardian Hills. This is one of the world's most beautiful buildings, instantly recognisable from its starring role in the 1980s TV series Brideshead Revisited and in the 2008 film of the same name (both based on Evelyn Waugh's 1945 novel of nostalgia for the English aristocracy)."

"Standing in the Howardian Hills to the west of Malton, Castle Howard is an outstanding example of English baroque, with a distinctive…"

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"Whitby Brewery is housed in a converted barn, where a small bar serves five cask beers and a selection of bottles all produced on-site. Knowledgeable and friendly staff pull the pints, making it the perfect spot to refuel after trekking up the 199 steps. Sit on one of the beer barrel stools and sink a pint of Whitby Whaler right next to the tanks in which it was made."

"The ideal time to drop into this new pub is when you are visiting Whitby Abbey. There is a selection of beers and you may well have a thirst if you have climbed the 199 Steps up to the Abbey. It is a small place with only a capacity of a handful of people."