Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Built in 1864 as the Alexandra Hotel, the Clifton is a striking Victorian seaside hotel, designed by architect John David Petch. Its architecture reflects the 19th-century boom in coastal tourism that shaped Scarborough as a major resort.
The building retains many original interiors and is particularly significant for its association with First World War poet Wilfred Owen, who lived and wrote here between 1917-1918.
Built in 1864 as the Alexandra Hotel, the Clifton is a striking Victorian seaside hotel, designed by architect John David Petch. Its architecture reflects the 19th-century boom in coastal tourism that shaped Scarborough as a major resort.
The building retains many original interiors and is particularly significant for its association with First World War poet Wilfred Owen, who lived and wrote here between 1917-1918.
