Gallows Close Centre

Gallows Close Centre

A vibrant community hub in Scarborough, the Gallows Close Centre offers activities, a low-cost cafe, and a therapeutic garden for all ages.

About

The Gallows Close Centre is a much-loved community hub situated in Endcliff, Scarborough. Often described by visitors as one of "Scarborough's hidden treasures", this welcoming centre has garnered an excellent Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. It fosters a strong community spirit through its diverse array of projects and activities designed to benefit residents of all ages.

At the heart of the centre is a fantastic volunteer-supported permaculture garden, which not only encourages nature but also grows food for the on-site low-cost cafe. The Gallows Close Centre also provides essential services like affordable bikes to support those facing financial or health challenges. Visitors can engage in therapeutic community gardening and a well-being woodwork shop, all facilitated by a friendly and helpful team dedicated to serving the local community. There are always lots of enriching activities going on.

Visiting Information

Opening hours are not specified. The centre is highly accessible, offering wheelchair accessible parking, entrance, and restrooms. For your convenience, the Gallows Close Centre accepts debit cards and NFC payments.

4.6

from 30 reviews

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Showing 5 of 30 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 31 January 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
4 months ago

One of Scarborough's hidden treasures! The volunteer supported permaculture garden encouraging nature, grows food for the centre. πŸ’šπŸŒΏπŸ¦‹βœ¨πŸŒ±πŸŒ±πŸŒ±

Anonymous
5/5
4 months ago

Sells bikes for cheap to help people who are struggling financially and with health issues. Very friendly and helpful

Anonymous
5/5
2 years ago

A hidden little gem with a welcoming team! Lots of activities for all ages including... a low-cost cafe & therapeutic community gardening project & a well-being woodwork shop. Its a must visit they have lots going on πŸ˜ƒ

Anonymous
5/5
3 years ago

We went to the babies and toddler group (Thursdays 9:30am) great space, lovely people and very welcoming. Β£2.50, first one is free and they make a decent cup of coffee (free)!

Anonymous
5/5
3 years ago

I only visited in readiness for the queens Jubilee to drop some things off for the children party bags But I was made welcome and the lady I met was very nice

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πŸ“ Endcliff, The Crescent, Scarborough YO12, UK

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Endcliff, The Crescent, Scarborough YO12, UK

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