Yorkshire’s best beaches: Incredible photos show what the most popular beaches in the region looked like in the 1800s and 1900s

By Liana Jacob

Search and Trends Writer

Published 13th Apr 2026, 11:45 GMT

Updated 13th Apr 2026, 11:47 GMT

These incredible photos show what Tripadvisor’s best Yorkshire beaches looked like in the late 1800s and early to mid-1900s.

Tripadvisor’s updated list of best beaches in Yorkshire include Filey, Scarborough and Whitby.

It’s fascinating to have a look back at what they looked like over 100 years ago and how they have changed over time.

Below are photos that unveil what they looked like back then.

1. Redcar

People walking along the promenade beside the pier at Redcar in 1890. This beach has a rating of 4.1 stars on Tripadvisor with 160 reviews. Photo: Hulton Archive / Getty Images

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2. Scarborough South Bay

Scarborough South Bay with the Grand Hotel in 1900. Scarborough has a rating of 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor with 3,627 reviews. Photo: Hulton Archive / Getty Images

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3. Whitby

Young boys bathing by the shore at Whitby in 1886. Whitby has a rating of 4.6 stars on Tripadvisor with 1,543 reviews. Photo: Frank Meadow Sutcliffe / Getty Images

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4. Filey

Members of the Filey Riding School in Yorkshire take advantage of the empty expanse of Filey Sands in 1934. Filey has a rating of 4.7 stars on Tripadvisor with 2,655 reviews. Photo: Fox Photos / Getty Images

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