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Guisborough

Built-up area in Redcar and Cleveland, England

Coordinates:54.533, -1.066
OS grid ref:NZ 60 15
Population:16,979
Dialling code: 01287

The market town of Guisborough sits on the edge of the North York Moors within the unitary authority of Redcar and Cleveland. Perched beneath the Cleveland Hills, it’s a popular gateway for walkers along the Cleveland Way and offers dramatic wooded gorges and panoramic views.

Historically linked to medieval monasticism - visible in the atmospheric ruins of Guisborough Priory - and later shaped by Victorian ironstone mining that fed nearby towns like Middlesbrough, the town today blends independent shops, a local market and visitor attractions such as Gisborough Hall. It retains a strong community feel while increasingly relying on tourism and services, with easy commuting to nearby centres including Redcar.

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Transport links

  • Airport Durham Tees Valley Airport 14.7 miles23.6 km
  • Airport Newcastle International Airport 42.9 miles69 km
  • Railway station Great Ayton Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • Railway station Kildale Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km

Schools in Guisborough

  • Highcliffe Primary School Primary
  • Galley Hill Primary School Primary
  • Saint Paulinus Catholic Primary School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary
  • Chaloner Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Wilton Castle Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
  • Redcar Racecourse Recreation 5.1 miles8.3 km
  • Redcar Beach Beach 6.1 miles9.8 km
  • Riverside Stadium Stadium 6.8 miles10.9 km
  • Handale Priory Historic site 7.4 miles12 km
  • Cleveland Hills Mounains 8.1 miles13 km
  • Teesport Harbour 8.4 miles13.4 km
  • Danby Castle Archaeological site 9.3 miles15 km
  • Seaton Snook Hill 9.4 miles15 km
  • Seaton Carew Beach Beach 9.9 miles16 km
  • Hartlepool Marina Marina 12.1 miles19.5 km
  • Victoria Park Stadium 12.3 miles19.8 km