Top Things to do in Scarborough District
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9 Monuments & Statues in Scarborough District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Scarborough District, United Kingdom including War Memorial Hunmanby, Captain Cook Statue, Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers, Diving Belle statue Scarborough, A High Tide in Short Wellies, Statue of Queen Victoria, Olivers Mount War Memorial and Viewing Point, Caedmon's Cross, The Whalebone Arch.
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1. War Memorial Hunmanby
2. Captain Cook Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Aboutthattravellife
Located right next to the whalebone arch, the area has a brilliant view overlooking Whitby town centre with the famous Abbey in the distance. There is plenty of seating to allow you to stop and admire the scene or for a lunch break, however if you are walking from the Town Centre you will have to go up quite a flight of stairs! The statue itself looks a little aged, as to be expected, but offers interesting info into the life of Captain Cook.
3. Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By Ridolfi - York, United Kingdom
Positioned on the North Bay, this statue looks out to sea, telling the story of Freddie Gilroy. Any passerby who is willing to pause for a few minutes and read his story will be richly rewarded with a tale of an ordinary man who lived in extraordinary times. It represents the people - like Freddie - who were pulled out of their day-to-day lives because of war, who experienced heart-wrenching events and whose lives would never be the same again. A miner from County Durham, Freddie was drafted into the allied army during WW2, and was amongst the troops who entered the concentration camp of Bergen-Belsen shortly after the end of the war. The images would haunt him for the rest of his life, as they liberated 60,000 emaciated prisoners and discovered thousands of corpses (the remaining prisoners were so malnourished that 13,000 people would die shortly after their liberation). The statue - through its rusty steelwork, expression, posture - makes you want to join Freddie in looking out to the sea and contemplate. Whether that's thinking about his story and those that lived through such terrifying times, or whether you take a little time out from your busy life to pause and give yourself a minute to look out and breath in the sea air.
4. Diving Belle statue Scarborough
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By rachelhelliwell75 - Halifax, United Kingdom
So lovely to walk along the harbour wall and look at the statue and sit on one of the benches to the side to watch the boats.
5. A High Tide in Short Wellies
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By pipc2016 - Leicester, United Kingdom
A very nice blustery walk around , the beach lots of places for gifts , food, beverages nice afternoon spent walking around clean and tidy good for families
6. Statue of Queen Victoria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By cumiskja
This statue is situated near to the Furnicular and the grand hotel. Its regal and stirring as she looks much younger in this one than others I have seen. Its location is peaceful, surrounded by plants, with seating around where you can also enjoy the fantastic views of south bay
7. Olivers Mount War Memorial and Viewing Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By grannycatch - Scarborough, United Kingdom
An outstanding place to experience a wonderful view of Scarborough town and castle.Parking is easy and there is an excellent nearby cafe.
8. Caedmon's Cross
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom
Caedmon's Cross is located in the churchyard overlooking Whitby. Climb the 199 steps to get to the church and you will see the cross located in the corner of the cemetery. It's got lots of carvings into it and makes for a great photo opportunity as you look across the harbour. Certainly a good destination after a climb.
9. The Whalebone Arch
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 487 reviews
Reviewed By Seaside828068 - South Shields, United Kingdom
Yes we have all been here , millions of photos taken a iconic Whitby landmark , any great view's then a slow walk down into the riverside enjoy .
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