Scarborough - A Virtual Tour

The Wildflower Series and Nobodys Hero Part 1 are mainly set in the beautiful seaside town of Scarborough, situated on the North Yorkshire Coast.

The places within the book are real, which I believe brings the story to life.

I love being able to close my eyes and picture Imogen, Rob, and Marcus in the town.

To help show this, I have created an interactive tour of the town.

If you have never been, it is worth a visit. If you can’t visit, I hope the map and pictures help to bring the story to life.

A large red brick house with multiple floors, bay windows, a turret, and a decorative gabled roof, set against a clear blue sky.
View of several red brick apartment buildings with small dormer windows, a brick walkway, and neatly maintained lawns. There are street lamps, benches, and stairs leading to the entrances. A sign says 'No Ball Games,' and a bicycle is parked near the bottom of the railing.
A wooden bench facing the ocean with greenery in the foreground and a rocky coastline in the background on a clear, sunny day.
View of a coastal city with houses and buildings on a hill, a beach with people walking and sitting, and moss-covered rocks and tide pools in the foreground under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
View of a coastal town from under a pier, with waves crashing against the structure in the foreground and a hill with buildings in the background.
A panoramic view of a sandy beach with waves, a town with buildings, and a fortified hilltop in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a marina with boats docked, a lighthouse at the harbor entrance, surrounding buildings, and a small pier with a sailing ship.
A sandy beach with a curving shoreline, parked cars along the coast, and a grassy hill with buildings in the foreground. The sky is partly cloudy.
Front view of an ornate brick building with two green domes on either side, arched windows, and an entrance with a white archway, surrounded by a stone fence and parked cars.
A two-story brick house on a city street, surrounded by neighboring houses and a sidewalk.
Historic red brick castle-like building near a river with trees and a park, decorated with colorful bunting and benches along the street.
Map of a seaside town showing streets, parks, landmarks, and the coastline with a ship and boats in the water.

1. The flat which Imogen shared with Clarissa

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.

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.

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.

7. South Bay Rocky Shore

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

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.

11 & 12. South Bay

The beach where Imogen and Gary would surf. Also the beach where Imogen and Marcus would walk.

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.

16. North Bay

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

18. Queen Street Methodist Church

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

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.

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.

Group of motorcyclists riding on a race track with spectators and hills in the background.
View of a cloudy sky over a body of water, with a grassy shoreline and benches along a path, overlooking a distant town on a hill.
A shallow rectangular water feature with stone borders in a grassy park, with a woman walking nearby and a building with columns and benches in the background.
A person standing on a ledge near the ocean during a storm with large waves crashing against the rocks.
A coastal scene with a public walkway along the water, buildings on a hillside, and cloudy skies.
A black and white Tudor-style building labeled 'Newcastle Packet' with red and pink flowers in window boxes, two people sitting on benches in front, and other buildings nearby.
Ancient stone castle ruins on a hill with green grass and trees, under a clear blue sky.
Street view with a red brick fire station with garage doors, next to a traditional brick building with white bay windows and red garage doors, and a sidewalk with pedestrians.
Street view of an old brick building housing the Newsagents shop, with a blue door, newsstand signs, and a couple of sandwich boards outside.
Street scene with pedestrians walking on a crosswalk, shops on both sides including Heron Foods and Lloyds Bank, and a mix of modern and historic buildings under a cloudy sky.
A multi-story brick apartment building with a blue roof, fire escapes, and surrounding trees and other buildings in a residential neighborhood.

2. Oliver’s 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.

4. Cliff Top

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

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.

8. Wave dodging on the path to the Spa

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

10. The Spa

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

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.

15. The Castle

The castle is featured in Wildflower – Becoming His.

17. Scarborough Fire Station

The fire station where Marcus works

19. Scarborough CIU Club

The club where Imogen works.

21. Marcus’ Bedsit

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

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!