Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre, Scarborough

#22 among attractions in Scarborough

Museum, Military museum

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The Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre, is a museum situated in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, and opened on 12 December 2009. The centre reveals the town's maritime history to residents and visitors. Five years in the making, this "museum of the sea" has gathered a huge collection of photographs, historical documents and artefacts about Scarborough's and Yorkshire's coast maritime life. ()

Established: 12 December 2009 (14 years ago)Coordinates: 54°17'1"N, 0°23'41"W

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45 EastboroughScarborough YO11 1NH United Kingdom

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+44 1723 369361

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Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brunswick Shopping Centre, Scarborough Castle, Scarborough Town Hall, Cliff Bridge.

~1920 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Brunswick Shopping Centre, Scarborough
10 min walk • The Brunswick Shopping Centre, with over 30 shops, is in the centre of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was built on the site of a former Debenhams store, which was an anchor tenant until its closure in May 2021. It has an annual footfall of approximately 7 million people.
0.4 miNE
Ancient stronghold with dramatic history
Scarborough Castle, Scarborough
10 min walk • Perched high on a rocky promontory overlooking the North Sea, Scarborough Castle is a historic fortress that has stood guard over the scenic town of Scarborough, United Kingdom, for over a thousand years. This imposing castle in England tells a story of medieval kings...
~970 ftSW
City hall
Scarborough Town Hall, Scarborough
5 min walk • Scarborough Town Hall, originally St Nicholas House, is a red brick Jacobean Revival mansion in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, currently used as a municipal building for the Borough of Scarborough and an events venue.
~1780 ftSW
Bridge
Cliff Bridge, Scarborough
9 min walk • The Cliff Bridge, previously known as the Spa Bridge, is a footbridge in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. Spanning the valley from St Nicholas Cliff to The Spa, it was completed in 1827 and is a Grade II listed building.
~1840 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Rotunda Museum, Scarborough
9 min walk • The Rotunda Museum is one of the oldest purpose-built museums still in use in the United Kingdom. The curved grade II* listed building was constructed in 1829 as one of the country's first purpose-built museums.
0.6 miS
Theater, Convention center, Concerts and shows
Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
15 min walk • Scarborough Spa is a Grade II* listed building in South Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It is a venue for conferences, exhibitions, entertainment, live music and events on the Yorkshire Coast. Originally built around the source of Scarborough's spa waters, it is owned and managed by Scarborough Borough Council.
0.8 miNW
Body of water, Park
Peasholm Park, Scarborough
22 min walk • Peasholm Park is an oriental themed municipal park located in the seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It opened in 1912 and became a venue for galas, displays and exhibitions.
1.3 miNW
54°17'57"N • 0°24'42"W
Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club, Scarborough
33 min walk • Golf
0.5 miNW
Memorial
Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers, Scarborough
14 min walk • Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers is a statue by sculptor Ray Lonsdale which overlooks North Bay of Scarborough, England.
~620 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Futurist Theatre, Scarborough
3 min walk • The Futurist Theatre was a theatre and cinema in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was located on Foreshore Road, on the sea front of the South Bay. The theatre closed on 6 January 2014 after the operator's lease expired. The building was demolished by August 2018. The Futurist was built as a cinema in 1921.
0.8 miNW
Manor house
Manor of Northstead, Scarborough
20 min walk • The Manor of Northstead is a former medieval estate in North Yorkshire, England. The manor house no longer exists, and the land has since been redeveloped and forms part of modern-day Scarborough, in the area of Peasholm Park and Scarborough Open Air Theatre.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre open?

Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre?

Nearby attractions include Futurist Theatre, Scarborough (3 min walk), Scarborough Town Hall, Scarborough (5 min walk), St Mary's Church, Scarborough (6 min walk), Olympia Leisure, Scarborough (6 min walk).

How to get to Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre:

Train

Scarborough (13 min walk)
Peasholm (24 min walk)

Bus

EY Scarborough Bus Garage (15 min walk)