Scarborough Railway Station Bench
📍 Scarborough Railway Station, Scarborough YO11 2JS, UK
About Scarborough Railway Station Bench
The Scarborough Railway Station Bench is a truly unique landmark, celebrated worldwide as the longest railway bench. Located within the historic Scarborough Railway Station in North Yorkshire, this remarkable piece of railway heritage attracts visitors eager to see its impressive length and unique construction. Many consider it a must-see during a trip to northern England, offering a fascinating glimpse into engineering history.
Dating back around 200 years, the bench is lauded by visitors as a remarkable feat of construction, particularly for its sturdy cantilevered foundation. Reviews highlight the 'unforgettable experience' of sitting on such a long bench, noting the sense of feeling 'held and spacious' with 'all the space you could ever need'. It provides a unique photo opportunity and a moment of reflection on the ingenuity of its builders, despite occasional remarks about the current paint job and local wildlife.
Visiting Information
The Scarborough Railway Station Bench has earned an excellent Google rating of 4.4/5 stars, reflecting its popularity among visitors. While specific opening hours are not provided for the bench itself, it is generally accessible whenever the railway station is open. The station features wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances, making this historical attraction welcoming for all visitors. There are no payment options applicable for viewing or sitting on the bench.
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📍 Scarborough Railway Station, Scarborough YO11 2JS, UK
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Showing 5 of 93 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
Two months ago, my friends and I learned of this bench being the longest railway bench in the world and it became one of the "must-sees" of our trip to northern England. We visited today and were not disappointed! For a bench to be 200 years old and supported only by a cantilevered foundation, it is in amazing condition! I love the blue paint too! Many thanks to the Scarborough Railway for keeping this gem accessible and maintained. I encourage all to visit it!
This is a remarkable feat of construction. A mighty fine bench, most certainly in the top 3 benches I've ever sat on. It was an unforgettable experience, sitting on such a long bench you just feel really held and spacious. There's all the space you would ever need, you don't need to worry about taking up too much space. This was an emotional experience for me to feel like I wasn't taking up too much space, some might call it spiritual.
Extraordinary, really. Said to be the longest railway bench in the world. These days, it is quite a distance from where most of the trains are, but worth a visit. Not keen on the current paint job. Like much of Scarborough, it's covered in seagull guano; they have a real problem with that in the town.
This bench exceeded my expectations. It was well looked after and extremely robust. I almost wish I had a train ticket just so I could enjoy waiting on this bench. If I was a writer this bench would deserve its own chapter.
Reasonable food and drinks. Large menu But food was served cold and sent back. Much better once recooked