Welcome to SCARBOROUGH!

Visit Scarborough in 2025!

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Welcome to Scarborough on the stunning Yorkshire Coast. Award winning sandy beaches, breath-taking coastline, wonderful family attractions and some of the best events in the country.

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by Patrick Billington 18 July 2025
Scarborough is THE place to visit during the summer holidays 2025! Even WILL SMITH will be coming to Scarborough on 24th August! There's loads to do whilst here. Here's some ideas! Scarborough Walking Tours (Guided) Scarborough Walking Tours, from Visit Scarborough, offer guided walking tours of Scarborough. Email patrick@visitscarborough.com to book a walk that works around your visit! Prices are from just £12pp for a 2 hour 15 minute walk. North Yorkshire Waterpark North Yorkshire Waterpark is the ultimate destination for adventure, excitement, and unforgettable fun! The park is home to one of Yorkshire’s largest water sports lakes, spanning an incredible 250 hectares of pure thrill! Whether you’re diving into action on the water or exploring our many land-based adventures, there’s something for everyone, from adrenaline junkies to family fun seekers. Scarborough Castle Visit, and you can explore lofty viewing platforms within the Inner Bailey and the Great Tower offering great views over the town, the harbour, and the bay. Leave plenty of time to explore the vast grassy headland – it’s a gigantic wildflower meadow, bigger than 12 football pitches. On the cliff edge you’ll find the remains of a Roman signal station and an Anglo-Saxon church built on its site. Look out for a striking modern sculpture about climate change, part of the ‘Wild Eye’ art and nature project. Scarborough Sealife Centre There is so much to see at SEA LIFE Scarborough! Dive in and you'll discover: Penguin Island - Head outside and meet the cheeky colony of Humboldt penguins that reside on Penguin Island and get closer than ever before as you make your way through their walk-through home. More than 2500 creatures - Dive into an amazing underwater world and take a fascinating journey to the ocean depths as you discover amazing creatures at this unique indoor and outdoor attraction Tropical Ocean Tunnel - Take a stroll through the incredible 200,000l Ocean Tunnel and be mesmerised by the incredible beauty that lives within. You might even come face-to-fin with Blacktip Reef Sharks Rainforest Adventure - Immerse yourself in a world of creepy crawlies, lurking lizards and curious critters. Come just centimetres away from Green Tree Pythons and be mesmerised at the incredible colours of Poison Arrow Dart Frogs. Alpamare Water Park ll the way from the Alps, Alpamare Scarborough is a waterpark like no other. If you love adventure, it’s time to experience the biggest, the fastest, the wettest, the warmest, the cleanest, the waviest, the newest, the funnest, the most unlike-any-waterpark-you’ve-seen before waterpark. North Bay Railway Sit back and ride behind one of the historic locomotives, and enjoy a relaxing journey along Scarborough's North Bay. Splash down on the Historic Water Chute and hit the heights on our Skytrail. Take to the lake on our Boats & Balls. Indulge in soft scoop ice cream and delicious hot food from Sidings Snack Shack, then grab a momento from the station gift shops. The Beach Scarborough has some of the best beaches in the country, with the perfect castle-building sand! There is a mixture of soft sand and tidal hard sand. Scarborough is home to some stunning rock pools, where at low tide you can explore and maybe find crabs, fish and even lobsters! But do make sure you know the tide times . Boat Trips Take a speedboat ride or hop on board the pirate ship Hispaniola for a more leisurely ride around the bay. Look out for dolphins, seen most days currently! Open Top Bus Ride There are now 3 companies taking you along the seafront, including East Yorkshire Buses and Shoreline Suncruises. And Viscount Travel has the only vintage open top bus in Scarborough. Breathe in that sea air between Scarborough’s biggest attractions and feel that wind in your hair on our open top bus. Naval Warfare One of the world's longest running shows, see manned model warships battle it out with pyrotechnics and commentary. At 3pm every Monday, Thursday and Saturday until the end of August. Live Entertainment You are spoilt for choice in Scarborough, from world-famous acts headlining Scarborough Open Air Theatre to the Spa Orchestra and endless summer entertainment at Scarborough Spa. There are also many shows to enjoy at the YMCA Theatre and the world-renowned Stephen Joseph Theatre. Scarborough Fair Collection The Scarborough Fair Collection hosts a magnificent working collection of Vintage Cars, Steam Engines, Vintage Fairground Rides and Mechanical Organs topped off with a ‘Mighty’ Wurlitzer Organ in our spacious ballroom. We are set in the scenic grounds of the Flower of May Holiday Park, on the coast road between Scarborough and Filey. Scarborough Footgolf 3 different courses dedicated to FootGolf. The first of their kind in the Scarborough area. Luna Park No visit to Scarborough is complete without a visit to the fabulous Luna Park. Fantastic rides, an amazing atmosphere, delicious food and lots of family fun! Luna Park has been fully refurbished recently and is perfectly positioned in the heart of Scarborough on the harbour in South Bay. Scarborough's Cliff Tramways Scarborough has two remaining cliff tramways, both in South Bay, including the oldest cliff tramway in the UK at Scarborough Spa, now 150 years old. The other, Cliff Tramway next to the Grand Hotel, is 140 years old. Oliver's Mount Racing Oliver's Mount Road Racing Circuit is unique and hugely popular. There are events throughout the year when the country park becomes a motorcycling racing circuit. North Yorkshire Moors Railway One of the longest and most scenic steam railways in the country, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway winds its way through forests and moorland valleys between Pickering and Whitby taking in Levisham, Goathland and Grosmont along the way. Donkey Rides A tradition that continues with generation after generation enjoying a donkey ride on the beach. Find donkeys in South Bay in Scarborough. Rotunda Museum Opened in 1829, the Rotunda Museum is one of the world’s first purpose-built museums and was built to a design suggested by William Smith. The interior, with its fascinating Georgian gallery, features a frieze showing the geology of the local coastline designed by Smith’s nephew, John Phillips. The original cases tell the history of the museum and they explore the stories of the nineteenth century Scarborough Philosophical Society which brought the collections together. When you visit you can also learn about fossils, the remarkable 11,000-year-old artefacts from our Star Carr Collection, as well as coming face to face with the wonderful creatures which once called Yorkshire home, in the Ancient Seas Gallery. Scarborough Art Gallery Scarborough Art Gallery houses the borough’s permanent collection of fine art, which has grown through gifts, bequests and purchases since its beginnings in 1947, reflecting the vibrant mix of the community and its cultural heritage. Walking The Coast The Cleveland Way comes right through Scarborough, offering some of the very best cliff trails anywhere in the country. The full walk is 110 miles from Helmsley to Filey but you can enjoy the coastal paths either side of Scarborough, going as far as you want. There are numerous options, be it a circular walk or getting trains or buses back to your start point. This coastline has everything from dramatic cliffs to hidden coves with waterfalls. Sea Watch Station Spot bottlenose dolphins, porpoise and over summer Minke Whale from the new Sea Watch Station on Marine Drive. Parks & Gardens Scarborough has some of the best parks & gardens in the country, from Peasholm Park to South Cliff Gardens, we have some beautiful parks and gardens for you to explore, with boating, putting and crazy gold available in some of them too. Must-See Gems Check our page of even more must-see gems in Scarborough: https://www.visitscarborough.com/must-see-gems
by Patrick Billington 26 June 2025
Scarborough Armed Forces Day - Timetable 11am – Welcome by the Scarborough Town Crier 11.05am – Norwegian Marching Bands 12pm – RAF Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 air display 12.10pm – Scarborough Standards march into the formal area. Chairman of North Yorkshire Council, Councillor George Jabbour reviews the standards 12.15pm – Formal opening. The Town Crier calls on all assembled to the opening of the event, the Yorkshire Volunteers Band marches into the formal area. Formal opening and welcome by the Chairman of North Yorkshire Council. The Yorkshire Volunteers Band display. Presentation of awards by Brigadier David Colthup CBE. Standards and the Yorkshire Volunteers Band marches off, and the event officially starts 12.45pm – 152 City of Hull Royal Air Force Cadets display of banner drill 1pm – Tiger Moth air display 1.15pm – Scarborough Sea Cadet continuity drill display team 2pm – The Starlings Aerobatic Team 3pm – Richard Goodwin – Jet-Powered Pitts special air display 3.15pm – Scarborough Sea Cadet Band performance 3:40pm – Battle of Britain flight – Spitfire and Hurricane 3:55pm – East Riding Pipe Band 4:20pm – standards, veterans and cadets parade steps off. Led by Queen’s Own Yeomanry and Yorkshire Volunteers Band parade 4:30pm – review of parade at the formal area. Parade Marshal to invite Reviewing Officer; Brigadier David Colthup CBE with VIPs to review the parade; Closing words by Brigadier David Colthup CBE. Prayers and blessings by Reverend Joe Kinsella 4:45pm – Closing ceremony. Exhortation by Matthew O’Brien, Chairman of the Royal British Legion. Sunset ceremony including the Yorkshire Volunteers Band. Scarborough Sea Cadets lower the Armed Forces flag and present to Brigadier David Colthup CBE. Yorkshire Volunteers Band perform and conclude with the National Anthem. Three cheers for HM Armed Forces led by the Scarborough Town Crier 4:55pm – Parade marches off 5pm – Event finishes Naval Warfare At Peasholm Park Prepare for action as the legendary Naval Warfare show launches its summer season with a spectacular Armed Forces Day special at Peasholm Park! On Saturday, the tranquil lake will transform into a dramatic battle zone as 20-foot replica warships recreate a thrilling sea battle, complete with explosions, smoke, and sound effects. This unique and much-loved Scarborough tradition is a must-see for visitors of all ages. Time: 3:00pm Location: Peasholm Park, North Bay, Scarborough Admission: Free to watch from around the lake Visit of Nao Victoria to Scarborough Harbour A full-scale replica of the Nao Victoria, which became the first ship to circumnavigate the globe more than 500 years ago, will be moored at North Wharf Quay and open to the public from Thursday, 26 June, until Sunday, 6 July. The Nao Victoria left Seville in 1519 and returned to the same city in 1522, having successfully sailed across three oceans and along the edge of four continents. Residents and visitors are now set to be given the opportunity to come onboard a replica of the iconic vessel and hear how its crew helped change the course of maritime history under the command of Juan Sebastián Elcano. The Nao Victoria’s arrival follows the Galeón Andalucía’s successful stay last summer, which attracted thousands of families to the town. The vessel’s visit has been funded by Visit North Yorkshire, the countywide organisation which is part of North Yorkshire Council and that is dedicated to promoting and driving tourism in the county. The tourism industry contributes £4 billion every year to the visitor economy and supports 38,000 jobs across the county. Visitors can step onboard the Nao Victoria between 10am and 8pm every day between Thursday, 26 June and Sunday, 6 July. Families can take a self-guided tour of the decks, discovering more about the historical and social context that led to one of the greatest maritime feats in the history of navigation. People can also talk to members of the crew, real sailors who live as they did 500 years ago. To book tickets, click here Getting There Scarborough's Park & Ride sites will be open throughout. Details here Car Parks in the Scarborough area are listed here Road Closures These roads and car parks are closed from 5am until 11.59pm. Deliveries will be allowed until 9am: Blands Cliff Eastborough from Globe Street to Foreshore Road Junction Eastborough Car Park East Sandgate from Tuthill to Eastborough Foreshore Road Quay Street Quay Street Car Park Sandside West Pier Car Park
by Patrick Billington 21 May 2025
Scarborough has been named in the top 10 best beaches in the UK on Tripadvisor. Scarborough comes in at number 10 in the list, based on Reviews on the site. Nearby Filey came 6th. Brighton can claim to be the UK's best beach based on Tripadvisor reviews. But as we all know, you can't make a decent sandcastle on a pebble beach! Bournemouth came 2nd, followed by Camber Sands, Weymouth and Gorleston-on-Sea. Just up the coast, Whitby came in at 22nd position.

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Scarborough has world-class attractions including Scarborough Castle, Alpamare Waterpark, Sealife Scarborough, North Yorkshire Waterpark and many more...


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Scarborough has a huge range of events from Armed Forces Day, to Scarborough Open Air Theatre concerts, welcoming the world's biggest acts to the Yorkshire Coast...


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Scarborough Open Air Theatre is Europe's largest open air theatre with a capacity of around 8,000. Find out who's coming in 2025!


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Our golden sandy beaches are famous and perfect for building sandcastles, paddling, watersports, donkey rides and sunbathing. At low tide, explore our rock pools and enjoy acres of space on firm sand.


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Scarborough is home to some of the UK's finest parks and gardens including Peasholm Park, South Cliff Gardens, Royal Albert Park, St. Nicholas Gardens and Oliver's Mount Country Park...


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Visit Scarborough is now on YouTube! Our first video is of the amazing marine life which has visited Scarborough in the last year including dolphins, porpoise and Thor the Walrus!


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A useful guide to public conveniences in Scarborough in South Bay, North Bay and the town centre and harbourside.


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We have created a series of walks in and around Scarborough ranging from easy and flat to challenging and long distance.


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Home to Paddy at Breakfast, This Is The Coast is the local commercial radio station for Scarborough, Whitby, Filey and Bridlington.


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Scarborough is home to many famous landmarks. But it's also full of lesser known places you should definitely visit whilst on holiday in Scarborough...


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Coming to Scarborough? Plan your visit with info on how to get here and where to park plus local public transport links to get you from A to B...


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Scarborough's history dates back thousands of years. Discover more about Britains' oldest seaside resort...


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