Oliver's Mount, Scarborough

Name: Oliver's Mount
Address: Scarborough, United Kingdom

#27 among attractions in Scarborough

Nature, Mountain, Natural attraction

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Oliver's Mount is an area of high ground overlooking Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It offers views over the town, a tribute monument to the war dead, camping and caravanning at selected times of the year, 10 football pitches, 1 rugby league pitch, in the past a small school, and a cafe, but may be primarily known for its motorcycle races. Oliver's Mount first held a motorcycle race in 1946, and continues to hold motorcycle circuit racing today, and also holds car rally and car hill-climb events. Cars have raced here twice, in 1955 and 1956. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°15'47"N, 0°24'18"W

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Scarborough United Kingdom

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Day trips

Oliver's Mount – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brunswick Shopping Centre, Cliff Bridge, Rotunda Museum, Scarborough Spa.

1.2 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Brunswick Shopping Centre, Scarborough
32 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.
1.2 miN
Bridge
Cliff Bridge, Scarborough
30 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.
1.1 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Rotunda Museum, Scarborough
30 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.
0.9 miN
Theater, Convention center, Concerts and shows
Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
24 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.
1.1 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Scarborough Art Gallery, Scarborough
29 min walk • Scarborough Art Gallery is an art gallery in the English town of Scarborough. It is housed in a Grade II* Italianate villa in Scarborough’s Crescent, designed by Richard Hey Sharp.
1.2 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
31 min walk • The Stephen Joseph Theatre is a theatre in the round in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England that was founded by Stephen Joseph and was the first theatre in the round in Britain.
~890 ftSE
54°15'42"N • 0°24'5"W
Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club, Scarborough
5 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
~1900 ftN
Memorial
Scarborough War Memorial, Scarborough
10 min walk • Scarborough War Memorial is a war memorial at the north end of Oliver's Mount in the town of Scarborough in North Yorkshire. It is listed Grade II on the National Heritage List for England.
1 miN
Bridge
Valley Bridge, Scarborough
26 min walk • Valley Bridge is a road bridge in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It spans Ramsdale and was built in 1865. It was first built as Lendal Bridge, York, but it collapsed there and was later brought to Scarborough.
0.8 miN
Church
St Martin-on-the-Hill, Scarborough
22 min walk • St Martin-on-the-Hill is a parish church in Scarborough, North Yorkshire in the Church of England.
0.9 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St James with Holy Trinity Church, Scarborough
23 min walk • St James with Holy Trinity Church is in Seamer Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the deanery of Scarborough, the archdeaconry of East Riding, and the diocese of York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Oliver's Mount?

Nearby attractions include Scarborough War Memorial, Scarborough (10 min walk), Scarborough Mere, Scarborough (10 min walk), St Martin-on-the-Hill, Scarborough (22 min walk), St James with Holy Trinity Church, Scarborough (23 min walk).

How to get to Oliver's Mount by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oliver's Mount:

Bus

EY Scarborough Bus Garage (28 min walk)

Train

Scarborough (30 min walk)