Scarborough
As a holiday destination, Scarborough really does have it all; dramatic cliffs and castle headland, award-winning beaches, historic harbour, great family attractions, booming town centre, huge choice of accommodation and a warm Yorkshire welcome to match. Scarborough's proximity to Dalby: Yorkshire's Great Forest, The North York Moors National Park, the Wolds and the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Coast makes Scarborough a perfect base from which to explore this most diverse region of Britain.
Scarborough has lots of them! World-class attractions like Sealife and Almpare waterpark, entertainment venues like the Stephen Joseph Theatre, The Spa and Scarborough Open Air Theatre and museums like The Rotunda. Enjoy a ride on the oldest funicular cliff railway in Britain, play on our sandy beaches, take a boat trip out to sea, enjoy the amusements, fish & chips and ice cream and explore the parks, gardens and stunning moors and coast.
Scarborough hotels, Scarborough Guest Houses, Scarborough Self-Catering and more here in our Accommodation section.
Scarborough has dozens of fantastic attractions. Step back in time at one of the most beautifully located castles in the country. Take a ride on the North Bay Railway with its historic Water Chute and new Sky Trail. Spend hours in the seafront Amusement Arcades, take in a world-famous act at the Open Air Theatre. Enjoy state of the art slides at Alpamare Waterpark. Go underwater at Scarborough Sealife. We really do have it all...
Scarborough, possibly founded in 966 AD, is rich in history with its castle perched high above the North and South Bays, and a town which is proud to be Britain's first seaside resort! We're proud of our story which has lead to millions of people visiting every year...
Check out these short walks which you can do to discover Scarborough...
Scarborough is famous for many things but there are some amazing places to visit which aren't so well known! Discover some of Scarborough's best-kept secrets here in our must-see gems section...
Scarborough has events throughout the year. Highlights including Armed Forces Day, the Goldwing Light Parade, Scarborough Sparkle, Oliver's Mount Racing and much more.
Scarborough is home to some wonderful green spaces, including the famous Peasholm Park, South Cliff Gardens, Royal Albert Park, St. Nicholas Gardens, Northstead Manor Gardens, Valley Gardens, Falsgrave Park and more...
Scarborough is easily reached by road, rail, air and sea. Find out the best way to plan your visit with our in-depth guide.
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!
We have compiled a list with information about Scarborough's public toilets, including locations.
2026 concerts include Michael Bublé, Scissor Sisters, Holly Johnson, Bowling For Soup, Frank Turner, Anastasia, James Taylor and many more!
