Scarborough - A Virtual Tour

The Wildflower Series and Nobody’s Hero Part 1 are rooted in a place

that is as vivid as the characters themselves. Set along the dramatic coastline of Scarborough.

This seaside town isn’t just a backdrop — it’s a living, breathing presence within the story.

To help show this, I have created an interactive tour of the town. If you have never been, it is worth a visit.

One of the defining choices behind the series is the use of real locations.

Every street, viewpoint, and landmark exists beyond the page.

That authenticity allows readers to step directly into Imogen’s world—to picture her walking along the cliffs,

sitting quietly by the sea, or navigating the rhythms of daily life in a coastal town.

For those who have visited Scarborough, these settings will feel familiar.

For those who haven’t, this virtual tour brings the landscape to life.

If you can’t visit,

I hope the map and pictures help to bring the story to life.

  • 1. Imogen & Cassandra's Flat

    A holiday home situated on West Street, which during the University year was let out to students. Imogen and Clarissa lived in the top flat in the 2nd year at university.

  • 2. Olivers Mount

    Oliver’s Mount features heavily in both series. From watching race meets, racing around the track with Rob, and it is also where Imogen and Marcus had their first date. The view from the top of the Mount, at the memorial, is breathtaking, and the cafe is a lovely little spot to catch your breath after the long walk up and around.

  • 3. Scarborough University

    Imogen is studying at Scarborough University. Studying Dance and English. The University is situated up Filey rd. There was once a university on the site. It is now a TEC college. The old building is still on the site along with the halls of redidence. Imogen stayed in the halls for the 1st year of her course.

  • 4. Cliff Top

    The path down South Cliff to the spa. A route regularly taken by Imogen.

  • 5. Cliff Top Bench

    A bench on south cliff. A regular spot for Imogen to sit and reflect. It is also the spot where in becoming Wildflower Imogen goes following her anxiety attack, standing on the cliff edge.

  • 6. South Cliff gardens & Victorian Shelter

    Features within Wildflower – Becoming His. Following the prom, Imogen and Marcus use the shelter to escape the rain. It is revisited within Wildflower Belonging.

  • 7. South Bay Rocky Shore

    A place where Imogen would sit and reflect. Features throughout both series. A prominent location in Wildflower Belonging.

  • 8. Wave dodging on the path to the Spa

    Wave dodging on Spa path features heavily. An activiry which Imogen and Rob partake, at one point Rob Bike surfed on the Spa path.

  • 9. The cove

    Under the Spa, is a seating area which Imogen and Rob called ‘The Cove’. At high tide, it is a great place for watching the waves and wave dodging, it also creates a wall of water when the waves are high enough. It was a spot where they would spend hours together, a place to think, and talk.

  • 10. The Spa

    The Spa features throughout, though is a key location for Imogen’s Prom with Rob and graduation with Marcus

  • 11 & 12. South Bay

    The beach where Imogen and Gary would surf. Also the beach where Imogen and Marcus would walk. The beach plays a prominent part in wildflower belonging Part 1 & 2.

  • 13. Newcastle Packet

    A pub on the seafront, with a feel of home. It is also the bar where they had many nights doing karaoke.

  • 14. Harbour

    The harbour in Scarborough, where Imogen and Marcus went on a boat trip. The harbour is also a prominent location in Wildflower Belonging.

  • 15. The Castle

    The castle is featured in Wildflower – Becoming His. Imogen meets Marcus one evening early in their relationship. It makes its return in Wildflower Belonging Part 2.

  • 16. North Bay

    A quieter beach away from the tourist part of Scarborough. As well as being a great place for wave dodging, it houses the cafe popular with bikers, which is mentioned a few times in the series.

  • 17. Scarborough Fire station

    The firestation where Marcus works

  • 18. Queen Street Methodist

    A church where Imogen occasionally attends, it is also the church where Imogen and Marcus get married.

  • 19. Scarborough CIU Club

    Club where Imogen works. A key location in Wildflower - Becoming His. The place Imogen and Marcus meet.

  • 20. Cassandra & Lorna’s Flat

    The flat where Imogen lived with Cassandra & Lorna. Gladstone Street. A hidden street of terraced houses. The flat is nestled down an alleyway.

  • 21. Marcus' Bedsit

    The bedsit where Marcus lived at the beginning of Wildflower – becoming his. Situated above Coral Bookmakers.

  • 22. Scarborough Town Hall

    Situated in the centre of the town with great views over South Bay. Within the gardens is the bench where Imogen and Marcus sit following their night out in the town.

  • 23. Gary's Flat

    Situated just off Filey Rd. Gary lives on the 3rd floor. From the balcony you can get an idea of how good the surf is.

I hope you have enjoyed the trail around Scarborough.

There are many other places mentioned within both Series. Scarborough is a wonderful place; it is very much worth the visit!