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Scarborough
Like many other English seaside resort, Scarborough has its share of tacky attractions. However it has a richer history than most other seaside towns and boasts a large 12th-century castle.
Practical information
Scarborough Tourist Information Centre
Unit 3, Pavilion House, Valley Bridge Road, Scarborough
Tel (01723) 383636
Open Jan-Apr Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm; May-Sep 9.30am-6pm daily; Oct-Dec Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm
Harbourside Tourist Information Centre
Sandside, Scarborough
Tel (01723) 383636
Open Jan-Apr Sun 10am-4.30pm; May-Oct 10am-5pm daily; Nov-Dec Sun 10am-4.30pm
Coming & going
BUS & COACH
National Express coaches depart from the train station for Birmingham, Leeds, London and York.
TRAIN
Northern trains go from Scarborough to Hull; First TransPennine Express trains go to York, Leeds and Manchester and East Midlands Trains go to York and Doncaster.
Local transport
Arriva and Scarborough and District run bus services around Scarborough.
Hostel accommodation
YHA Scarborough
Burniston Road, Scarborough
Tel (01723) 361176
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Rotunda Museum
The Rotunda Museum has exhibits on local history including artefacts from Roman times.
Vernon Road, Scarborough
Tel (01723) 374 839
Website www.rotundamuseum.co.uk
Admission £4.50; £9 combined entry to Rotunda Museum & Scarborough Art Gallery
Open Jan-May Tue & Sat-Sun 11am-4pm; Jun-Sep Tue-Sun 10am-5pm; Oct-Dec Tue & Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Scarborough Castle
The 12th-century Scarborough Castle 1.5km east of the town centre was built by William Le Gros, Earl of Albemarle but was expanded in the 13th century by King John and Henry III as a defence.
Castle Road, Scarborough
Tel (01723) 372 451
Website www.english-heritage.org.uk
Admission £4.50
Open Jan-Mar Mon & Thu-Sun 10am-4pm; Apr-Sep 10am-6pm daily; Oct-Dec Mon & Thu-Sun 10am-4pm
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