Saltburn-by-the-Sea facts for kids
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| Population | 5,958 (2011 Census Ward) |
| OS grid reference | NZ663213 |
| • London | 263.1 miles (423.4 km) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Saltburn-by-the-Sea |
| Postcode district | TS12 |
| Dialling code | 01287 |
| Police | Cleveland |
| Fire | Cleveland |
| Ambulance | North East |
| EU Parliament | North East England |
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Saltburn-by-the-Sea, often called Saltburn, is a fun seaside town in North Yorkshire, England. It's about 12 miles (19 km) south-east of Hartlepool and 5 miles (8 km) south-east of Redcar. This town is part of the historic area known as the North Riding of Yorkshire.
Saltburn grew because people found a mineral called ironstone in the nearby Cleveland Hills. Railways were built to carry this ironstone, which helped the town develop. In 2011, about 5,958 people lived in Saltburn.
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Discovering Saltburn's Past
Saltburn used to be part of a bigger area called Brotton. But in 1894, Saltburn-by-the-Sea became its own separate area. This new area was called the Saltburn-by-the-Sea Urban District.
Later, in 1932, this district joined with another area to form the Saltburn and Marske By the Sea Urban District. Then, in 1974, the original Saltburn area became part of "Saltburn and Marske by the Sea."
Old Saltburn: A Smuggler's Hideout
The oldest part of the town is called Old Saltburn. It's located in a valley called the Saltburn Gill. We don't know much about how it first started. But we do know it was a popular spot for smugglers! One publican, John Andrew, was even called the 'king of smugglers'.
In 1856, Old Saltburn was just a few houses and a pub called The Ship Inn. Farmers and fishermen lived there. In the mid-1700s, famous writers Laurence Sterne and John Hall-Stevenson loved to race their chariots on the sandy beach here.
The Victorian Era: A Town is Born
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The Pease family from Darlington were important in building up Middlesbrough as an industrial city. After ironstone was found, railway companies built tracks to carry the minerals. By 1861, the railway reached Saltburn.
In 1858, Henry Pease was walking near Old Saltburn. He had a "prophetic vision" of a new town appearing on the cliffs. He imagined the quiet valley becoming a beautiful garden.
The Pease family owned land in Middlesbrough and controlled the railway. They decided to make Henry's vision a reality by creating the Saltburn Improvement Company (SIC). They bought land and hired a surveyor, George Dickinson, to design the town. He used a grid plan for the streets, but the railway line made it a bit tricky.
Many houses were built to have amazing sea views. The streets along the seafront were named after jewels: Coral, Garnet, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Diamond, and Amber Streets. These names are said to be part of Henry's vision.
The SIC sold plots of land to builders to raise money for construction. Most buildings were made with special 'Pease' bricks, brought from Darlington by train. You can even see the name Pease on some of the bricks! One of the most important buildings was The Zetland Hotel. It had its own private railway platform and was one of the world's first hotels built right next to a railway.
In 1865, a man named William Morley bought land from the SIC. He built a house called 'The Cottage' (now Teddy's Nook). The SIC made a rule that trees planted along Britannia Terrace (now Marine Parade) couldn't be taller than 46 cm. This was to make sure people living there still had sea views.
The railway line from Redcar to Saltburn opened in 1861. It was later extended to Whitby.
Saltburn's Beautiful Landscape
Saltburn's coastline runs mostly from east to west. Along it, you'll find Marine Parade. To the east is the impressive Hunt Cliff, with Warsett Hill at the top, which is 166 metres (545 ft) high.
Skelton Beck flows through the lovely wooded Valley Gardens. It then runs next to the Saltburn Miniature Railway. Further on, Saltburn Gill joins it, flowing under the A174 road bridge and into the North Sea across the sandy beach.
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Road down the bank
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Cat Nab (left foreground) and Hunt Cliff
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Esplanade and sea wall
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Skelton Beck and Saltburn Bridge
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The community theatre on the right
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Beach Huts
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Famous Places to See
You can take a forest walk in the Valley Gardens. This walk leads to the beautiful Italian Gardens and then to the railway viaduct.
The Ship Inn, located in Old Saltburn, is a very old pub that dates back to the 1600s. The town also has many amazing Victorian buildings. There's a lively local theatre called The 53 Society and a public library.
Saltburn Cliff Lift: A Water-Powered Ride
The Saltburn Cliff Lift is one of the oldest water-powered funiculars in the world! A funicular is like a small train that goes up and down a steep hill. The oldest one is in Portugal.
After Saltburn Pier opened in 1869, people realized the walk from the town to the pier was very steep. So, a wooden lift was built. Later, in 1883, it was replaced by the current water-balanced tramway. It was designed by Sir Richard Tangye's company.
The cliff tramway opened a year later and made it much easier to get between the pier and the town. Since 1924, an electric pump has been used to power the water system. In 1998, the lift had its first big repair, getting a new winding wheel and braking system.
Saltburn Pier: The Only One of Its Kind
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Saltburn Pier is a very special place. It's a Grade II* building, which means it's historically important. It's also the only pleasure pier along the entire coast of the North East and Yorkshire.
Saltburn Miniature Railway: A Tiny Train Adventure
The Saltburn Miniature Railway is a small train that runs from Cat Nab Station near the beach. It travels about half a mile inland to Forest Halt. From there, you can enjoy a woodland walk and visit the Italian Gardens.
Public Houses: A Town's History with Drinks
When Saltburn was first built, the founders were Quakers, who didn't allow traditional pubs. So, alcohol was served in hotels and private clubs instead.
Saltburn's first public house that wasn't part of a hotel was The Victoria, which opened in 1982. Today, you can find several pubs in Saltburn, including Alexandra Vaults, The Victoria, The Marine, The Ship Inn, Vista Mar, and The Hop and Vine.
Teddy's Nook: A Royal Connection
Teddy's Nook is a house built in 1862 by Henry Pease. He was a director of the Stockton and Darlington Railway and lived in the house himself. Henry Pease was very important in starting Saltburn as a seaside resort. The sturdy sandstone house was first called The Cottage.
A famous actress named Lillie Langtry stayed at the house between 1877 and 1880. She was often visited by Edward, the Prince of Wales (who later became Edward VII of the United Kingdom). He had rooms at the Zetland Hotel. Because of these visits, the cottage became known as Teddy's Nook.
Teddy's Nook was one of four similar houses called Clifton Villas. The house was also the family home of Audrey Collins, who was a Mayor of Saltburn.
Saltburn Valley Woods: Fairy Glen
The Saltburn Valley Woods are often called Fairy Glen by local people. These woods run along Saltburn Beck. You can find places like the Stepping Stones and the Saltburn Viaduct within these woods.
Learning in Saltburn
Saltburn has one secondary school called Huntcliff School. It was rebuilt between 2007 and 2008 and opened its new doors in September 2008. The old school buildings were then taken down. This allowed the town's Junior and Infant schools to move to the same site in 2009.
In the early 1900s, the building where the Earthbeat Centre is now was a girls' grammar school. Later, it became a primary school until 2009. After a lot of work, the old Saltburn School building is now the Earthbeat Centre, which opened in 2015.
Getting Around Saltburn
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Saltburn railway station is the last stop on the Tees Valley Line from Middlesbrough and Darlington. Beyond Saltburn, a railway line for carrying goods continues across Saltburn Viaduct and near Hunt Cliff to a potash mine in nearby Boulby.
Saltburn has bus services to Redcar and Middlesbrough, and also to Loftus and Whitby.
Sports and Fun in Saltburn
In Saltburn, you can play sports like cricket, bowls, and tennis at the Club in Marske Mill Lane. This club is over 100 years old, almost as old as the town itself! New facilities were added in 2002 with help from the Lottery. The Saltburn Cricket Club plays in the NYSD league.
Every year on August 1st, the North Riding Duck Race takes place to celebrate Yorkshire Day. The winner gets the Colin Holt Cup, named after Colin Holt, who was a long-time chairman of the Yorkshire Ridings Society. There's also a prize for the duck with the funniest name!
The coastline here is famous for national surfing events. Surfers from England, Scotland, and Wales come to compete during the autumn and winter.
Events and Culture
Saltburn hosts several yearly events. These include the Saltburn Custom Classic Car Show, where you can see many cool American cars. There's also the Saltburn Festival of Folk Music, Dance, and Song.
Famous People from Saltburn
Many interesting people have connections to Saltburn:
- Erasmus Darwin IV, who was the grandson of the famous naturalist Charles Darwin, lived in Saltburn. He fought in the First World War and sadly died in 1915. He is remembered on the town's war memorial.
- Speed record breaker Sir Malcolm Campbell set his first speed record (an unofficial 138.08 mph) on Saltburn Sands in 1922. He was driving his car, Blue Bird.
- Deep Purple and Whitesnake lead singer David Coverdale grew up in Saltburn.
- Astronaut Nicholas Patrick was born in Saltburn.
- Professional footballers and managers George Hardwick, Tony Mowbray, and Graeme Murty were all born here.
- Astrophysicist Carole Ann Haswell, who discovered several planets outside our solar system, was also born in Saltburn.
