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.