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Scarborough Castle

Castle Road, Scarborough YO11 1HY, England
Ranked #7 of 20 attractions in Scarborough
4.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Type: Castles
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Bathgate, United Kingdom
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

On the high cliff top, great views over the bay, Full of history and a good place to take the kids. Pack a picnic

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Scarborough, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

went to castle for a war re enacment weekend what a very informantive time the equipment, guns and uniforms all genuine brought to mind what things were really like in the war.

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Fleet, Hampshire
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140 reviews 140 reviews
Reviews in 67 cities Reviews in 67 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This is great way to spend a few hours. The castle has a long and interesting history and the audio tour brings it alive. Pick a nice day though, as it's mainly outside and quite exposed to wind and rain!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

What a great place to visit, this English Heritage site is facinating, especially if your walk around with the audio guide, which is really interesting to listen to. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Particularly liked the free wine tasing in the cafe area, they have a good sales woman, we came away with 2 bottles of mead and... More

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Sydney, Australia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

English Hertiage offers great audio guide which gives great history of castle.Amazing views from castle.

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Haddington, Scotland, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

scarborough castle was brilliant the staff and castle was fantastic

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Gateshead, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

A beautiful and very prominant old relic of Scarborough

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Glenrothes, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

weather was very sunny and hot - it was a long up hill walk but worth it beautiful views take a bottle of water with you - alot of information and history about the castle . we spent a good two hours there great trip for families with young children

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Adelaide, Australia
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

This was a great experience, good value only £4.90

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Castleford, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

A long tiring walk but very enjoyable. Make sure you take a drink if you are taking the steps. Scarborough castle is full of history and well worth the views.

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