The South bay has everything a traditional seafront has to offer, from ice cream parlours and fish and chips to amusement arcade’s, shops and those famous donkey rides.
If you’d rather give the amusements a miss and want a bit of a quieter beach, the North bay is for you. Here you can give surfing a go, try your hand at rock pooling or rent a colourful chalet. Plus family attractions such as Scarborough SEALIFE and Alpamare are just minutes away.
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Positioned between Scarborough North and South Bay, Scarborough Castle boasts 3000 years of amazing history. As well as unique views of the coastline, you can experience a wealth of history - plus check out their seasonal family events.
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Scarborough Harbour can be found under the castle headland, between south and north bay beaches. At this working port you can enjoy boat rides, fishing excursions and there are several places to eat and drink at the waterfront.
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This beautiful Victorian building has been developed over centuries and is a popular conference, exhibition and live music venue with beautiful views across Scarborough’s South Bay.
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One of the largest open air theatres in Europe with 8,000 seats, here you can watch some of the world’s best artists perform throughout the summer.
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Scarborough has some wonderful green spaces including Peasholm Park, South Cliff Gardens and St. Nicholas Gardens.
Peasholm Park is just 5 minutes from the town centre and recently won a Green Flag Award. This oriental themed park boasts stunning waterfalls, mini bridges and a lake featuring a Naval Warfare miniature sea battle throughout July and August.
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