National Geographic Names Scarborough In Top Resorts List

National Geographic has named its 7 top seaside resorts to visit in 2025 and Scarborough features.

This is what they say about Scarborough:

"The North Yorkshire town has a decent claim to be Britain’s first seaside resort; health-giving springs discovered here in the early 17th century started the cascade of coastal visitors. But its fall was long and sustained, and the rebound very much a work in progress. The strategy? To woo a diverse crowd with a beyond-eclectic blend of attractions and events, from poetry recitals to punk festivals, while continuing to cater to the deckchaired masses on sun-trap South Bay Beach or Blue Flag North Bay Beach.

Why go? The nostalgists will love strolling through the revamped Esplanade and Italian gardens, marvelling at the imposing silhouette of the Grand — the largest hotel in Europe when it was completed in 1867. The century-old ‘OAT’ (Open Air Theatre), which re-opened in 2010, now draws some of the country’s biggest acts, often leaning into nostalgic revivals. A £20 million transformation of the West Pier is also on the horizon, set to breathe new life into the historic waterfront".
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