Built-up area in Redcar and Cleveland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.58, -0.981 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 65 21 |
| Population: | 5,958 |
| Dialling code: | 01287 (Guisborough) |
Saltburn-by-the-Sea in Redcar and Cleveland, England is a compact Victorian seaside town set beneath dramatic red sandstone cliffs where Saltburn Gill meets the North Sea. Laid out in the 19th century as a resort, it still centres on a classic Victorian pier and the preserved cliff tramway, the Saltburn Cliff Lift, with winding valley gardens and long sandy beaches that give the place a strong sense of heritage and seaside charm.
Today Saltburn-by-the-Sea draws walkers from the Cleveland Way, surfers and day-trippers from nearby Teesside, so the local economy leans on tourism, independent cafés, shops and a small but lively arts scene; community events and conservation efforts also keep its historic character and green spaces front of mind. The result is a town that still feels distinctly Victorian yet quietly adapted to modern coastal life.
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