Built-up area in Redcar and Cleveland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.533, -1.066 |
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| 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.
TS14 8PA, TS14 6GT, TS14 8HL, TS14 6NU, TS14 8BT, TS14 7AB, TS14 6LH, TS14 8AX, TS14 6PF, TS14 7PT