Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

Scarborough South Cliff Railway

Scarborough South Cliff Railway is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 29 August 2013. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 99% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Scarborough South Cliff Railway
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1400166
Date first listed	29 August 2013
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	54.27423, -0.39717 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1400166

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Scarborough South Cliff Railway

Name	Grade	Distance
Prince of Wales Apartments	II	88 m
20-29, the Esplanade	II	116 m
The Spa	II*	163 m
Former Francis Hairdresser's Shop	II	183 m
Villa Esplanade	II	214 m
2-9, Albion Road	II	278 m
Church of St Martin	I	280 m
St Martin'S Vicarage	II*	286 m
Seaside shelter, 145 metres north-west of The Spa in South Cliff Gardens	II	308 m
Gates to Cliff Opposite the Crown Hotel	II	316 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Scarborough South Cliff Railway listed?

Yes. Scarborough South Cliff Railway is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1400166, first listed on 29 August 2013. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Scarborough South Cliff Railway?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Yorkshire, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.