Art, Culture & History
The Yorkshire Coast has a dense and rich history.
The area was home to one of the world’s most important Mesolithic archaeological sites before the Romans arrived to build roads and signal stations, while the Vikings marauded here, leaving an idelible mark.
In the Middle Ages, monasteries and castles were founded, while The Victorians built railway lines to our coastal resorts, travelling here to enjoy the seaside in their thousands.
Every inch of our glorious coastline has a story to tell and we can't wait to share it with you.
Discover the Culture on the Yorkshire Coast
East Coast Open
*CALLING ALL ARTISTS – If you are a budding or professional artist, why not submit one of your works for the exhibition?!
Captain Cook Memorial Monument
Bronze Monument of Captain Cook. On the West Cliff over looking the harbour across to the East cliff.
Abbey Grounds
Ampleforth Abbey is set in over 2,000 acres of land in the Howardian Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the North York Moors National Park to the north.
The Scarborough Fair Collection
So much more than just a working steam museum, The Scarborough Fair Collection is where the past truly comes to life.
Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre
Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre has an exhibition and information on the history of Scarborough, ship building, fishing and the maritime life of the port and harbour going back to the Romans and Vikings.
Aakschipper Images
A photographic gallery exhibiting a range of limited edition signed photographic prints, cards & postcards, the work of Yorkshire born artist Graham Rhodes & featuring images of local scenes in an attractive grade II listed property.
Sledmere House
One of Yorkshire's most beautiful houses, with some of England's finest plasterwork. Award-winning garden. Military Museum, children's quiz, picnic and play area, terrace cafe and gift shop.
The Lickerish Tooth
The Lickerish Tooth was born from the minds of two drunk men, and a wife who went along with it.
Old Coastguard Station
The Old Coastguard Station visitor centre at the edge of the sea in Robin Hood’s Bay village will help you discover what makes this part of the Yorkshire Coast so special.
Horsetown Beers Limited
Beer Company selling beers that celebrate the history of Horse Racing in Malton and Middleham in North Yorkshire. 5p from every bottle and pint we sell is donated to Racing Welfare.
Wharram Percy Deserted Medieval Village
The most famous and intensively studied of Britain's 3,000 or so deserted medieval villages, Wharram Percy occupies a remote but attractive site in a beautiful Wolds valley.
Rotunda William Smith Museum of Geology
Full of fascinating objects, the Rotunda Museum is home to a unique Bronze Age man and the skeleton of a Plesiosaur found on the Yorkshire Coast.
Ancient Seas of the Yorkshire Coast
The Rotunda’s new exhibition dives into Yorkshire’s ancient seas and brings visitors face to face with a range of prehistoric creatures.
Triton Gallery
The Triton Gallery opened in 2008 and is now one of East Yorkshire's most prominent exhibition spaces for contemporary art.
Kezy Feaster 'Seasons in the Yorkshire Landscape'
Kezy's exhibition in the Garden Cafe records the changing seasons of the beautiful local Yorkshire landscape.
The Scarborough Spa Express
Travel coast to coast across spectacular Lancashire and Yorkshire landscapes from Carnforth, to York or Scarborough.
Abbey Orchard
Our Apple Orchard and Cider Mill are located on Aumit Lane, opposite the St Alban's Sports Centre.
Stained Glass Centre
Valerie Green is the fourth generation of the Lazenby family to carry on the traditional craft of manufacturing and restoring stained glass windows. The studio specialises in design and manufacture of stained glass panels.
