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We visited Scarborough early in the day
 
Scarborough is a small seaside resort town on the coast
 
Scarborough is divided into two bays - North Bay and South Bay - by the Castle Headland
 
View of the ruins from North bay
 
There were many old hotels to see
 
You could tell it was once a grand resort town
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But empty in the off-season!
 
View of the castle runis from South bay
 
The North Bay contains holiday chalets and fun parks, with attractions like the Sea Life Centre, Atlantis Water park, Kinderland and Indoor and Outdoo...
 
Even in the off season the town had a certain energy level of excitement
 
St. Mary's Church
 
The hill is packed with hotels and holiday homes
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The small harbour area
 
South Bay is where the Harbour and commercial premises are located. The cafes, restaurants, amusement arcades and shops
 
 
One of the old tombstones in St. mary's
 
The cemetary at the church
 
The castle on the hill
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Mindy enjoying the morning
 
Situated at the edge of a cliff along the North Yorkshire coast, a naturally defended area and a perfect look out spot, Scarborough Castle still domin...
 
Although the top of the keep has disappeared, some remaining walls provide a good indication of how splendid this structure was. Fireplaces at the fir...
 
During the 14th century the barbican was completed, although it has been much altered over time. Providing extra defence to the castle grounds, the ba...
 
Not surprisingly, the castle suffered serious damage only twice throughout its long and chequered past. During the Civil War it was subjected to prolo...
 
A home near the castle
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Even among the ruins, Scarborough Castle's great strength is evident, and the surviving section of Henry II's great Keep reminds the visitor of the un...
 
The Barbican
 
Betsy enjoying the morning sun among the ruins
 
Access to the wall walk
 
You can roam among the grounds and explore
 
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Spectacular views were everwhere
 
Steve and Betsy
 
Steve and Jane climbing up the path
 
View thru the Barbican
 
Steve and Jane
 
Jane coming down the path
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The South bay
 
You could not ask for a nicer November Day
 
The Royal Navy Rescue Vehicle
 
View of the castle from North Bay
 
 
How could you not want to eat at a Fish and Chips shop name 'Winking Willies'?