Saltburn Cliff Tramway
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Redcar and Cleveland
Saltburn Cliff Tramway is in the beautiful seaside town of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, located in Redcar and Cleveland. While the town is in North Yorkshire, this area actually belongs to the North East region of England.
The tramway, also known as a funicular, was designed by George Croydon Marks and opened in June 1884; the tramway replaced an existing vertical structure that was designed by a railway contractor, John Anderson. The idea behind the original vertical hoist was to solve the problem of visitors being able to go up and down the cliff, but eventually was deemed unsafe – this lead to the planning and installation of the new (and current) structure. Saltburn’s funicular is still in use today and for the exact reason that it first began, to allow visitors to make it from the bottom of the cliff to the town, or vice versa.
The Saltburn Cliff Tramway is much loved by visitors and is a must-see landmark if you are planning a trip to the area; the tramway is accessible to all, including our four-legged friends. At the bottom of the funicular, you will find Saltburn Pier, which is complete with an arcade; the pier stretches 208 metres with plenty of seating along the way and the pier’s surrounding area offers plenty of refreshment stops, which makes it perfect for a day out at the seaside.
Prices
- Adults – £1.10
- Children (4-16) – 60p
- Children (3 and under) – Free
- Family tickets (2 adults and 3 children/1 adult and 4 children) – £3.50
- Dogs travel free.
Annual tickets are also available (more info here)
**Prices correct as of September 2020**
Parking
The postcode for the tramway is TS12 1HQ and there is ample parking along the seafront and on nearby streets. You can pay and display when you park your car or you can use the Ringo app to conveniently pay from your phone.
Pier/Promenade (Ringo code is 4177)
- 2 hours – £2
- All day – £6
Cat Nab (Ringo code is 4176)
- 2 hours – £2
- All day – £6
(It will be an extra 20p if using the RingGo app as a convenience charge)
**Prices correct as of September 2020**
