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SCARBOROUGH
Imagine a place where families and friends have visited for years, a home away from home that people have known, loved and keep coming back to year after year.
A place to make memories and enjoy traditional seaside fun, local shops and eateries, beautiful gardens.
This is just part of Scarborough’s charm – as Britain’s original seaside resort, holidays to Scarborough offer something for everyone with two picturesque beaches, numerous exciting attractions and a rich history that is just begging to be explored.
Did you know that the town is home to one of the first purpose-built museums in the world? The Rotunda tells the incredible story of our natural history and the rich fossil-finds on offer across the Yorkshire Coast.
There is so much more to explore in Scarborough that will delight and surprise the whole family. Check out our special ‘Surprise’ pages to find out more.
How To Get To Scarborough
Easily accessible by train, bus and car you really don’t have an excuse not to come and visit! Heck, you could even cycle here if you wanted to!
We look forward to welcoming you to Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast soon.
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Scarborough
SCARBOROUGH
Imagine a place where families and friends have visited for years, a home away from home that people have known, loved and keep coming back to year after year.
A place to make memories and enjoy traditional seaside fun, local shops and eateries, beautiful gardens.
This is just part of Scarborough’s charm – as Britain’s original seaside resort, holidays to Scarborough offer something for everyone with two picturesque beaches, numerous exciting attractions and a rich history that is just begging to be explored.
Did you know that the town is home to one of the first purpose-built museums in the world? The Rotunda tells the incredible story of our natural history and the rich fossil-finds on offer across the Yorkshire Coast.
There is so much more to explore in Scarborough that will delight and surprise the whole family. Check out our special ‘Surprise’ pages to find out more.
How To Get To Scarborough
Easily accessible by train, bus and car you really don’t have an excuse not to come and visit! Heck, you could even cycle here if you wanted to!
We look forward to welcoming you to Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast soon.
Sightseeing
Peasholm Park, voted 6th Best Park in the UK and 25th Best Park in the whole of Europe in the Trip Advisor Traveller's Choice Awards, is situated in Scarborough’s North Bay and is a must-see for anyone visiting the Yorkshire Coast.
With a rich history and after having recently received a prestigious Green Flag Award, this oriental themed municipal park offers a beautiful system of streams and waterfalls, mini bridges and mystical gardens for the whole family to enjoy. The park is also home to the world famous Naval Warfare (July and August) – a unique miniature sea battle that has been shown on television screens across the globe! A unique family holiday attraction and possibly the longest running show of all time!
During the summer months, head down to Peasholm Boat Deck and choose from one of the many boats available to hire. Whether you fancy a row, a paddle or a pedal, there is a selection of brightly painted rowing boats, canoes and dragon themed pedaloes for you to choose from. Open weekends from 10th April and daily from 28th May - 5th September. Weekends only until 23rd October and daily from 24th - 31st October.
Calling all young dinosaur fans! Do you know that there are many different species of Dinosaur’s living in Scarborough’s Peasholm Park? If you want to track them down – download our Augmented Reality Dinosaur Safari for FREE. Search ‘Love Exploring’ in your app store, head to Peasholm Park and start exploring today!
Strategically positioned in the middle of the lake, in front of the largest waterfall, sits Peasholm Bandstand. The Bandstand hosts Sunday afternoon band concerts, normally during July and August. The Bandstand also creates a truly wonderful outdoor venue for the famous Scarborough Spa Orchestra and special guests who host a special firework spectacular concert in August each year.
Peasholm Park also comes complete with a putting green (Open weekends from 10th April and daily from 28th May - 5th September. Weekends only until 23rd October and daily from 24th - 31st October), a café serving both hot and cold food, a refreshments kiosk, toilets, an 18-hole mini golf course (opening dates as per putting green) and the iconic Peasholm Park Island. Once you’ve crossed the bridge, take a walk to the top of the island and discover the hidden oriental gardens, just be careful not to disturb the geese!
The park also boasts a vast array of wildlife including an abundance of tame grey squirrels, ducks, swans and geese, whilst also being home to several Champion trees – that is, the tallest, widest and best examples of species in the country. With a wealth of arboreal interest at every turn, the trees found within Peasholm Park are not just of importance to Scarborough, or even to the UK; some of them are of interest to the world! In fact, at least one of the park’s trees was previously thought to be extinct; Dickson’s Golden Elm was thought to have died out during the 1970s when Dutch Elm Disease wiped out so many of England’s lovely elms, however, the Glen at Peasholm Park has not just one example of this incredibly rare tree, it actually has two!
The park offers some fantastic scenery and provides many with a real escape from the busier areas of town. Nevertheless, Peasholm Park is only a 5 minute walk from some of the town’s best attractions, including the long sweeping North Bay beach, Scarborough Sea Life Sanctuary, North Bay Miniature Railway and of course Europe’s largest open air theatre, the Scarborough OAT.
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Peasholm Park
Peasholm Park, voted 6th Best Park in the UK and 25th Best Park in the whole of Europe in the Trip Advisor Traveller's Choice Awards, is situated in Scarborough’s North Bay and is a must-see for anyone visiting the Yorkshire Coast.
With a rich history and after having recently received a prestigious Green Flag Award, this oriental themed municipal park offers a beautiful system of streams and waterfalls, mini bridges and mystical gardens for the whole family to enjoy. The park is also home to the world famous Naval Warfare (July and August) – a unique miniature sea battle that has been shown on television screens across the globe! A unique family holiday attraction and possibly the longest running show of all time!
During the summer months, head down to Peasholm Boat Deck and choose from one of the many boats available to hire. Whether you fancy a row, a paddle or a pedal, there is a selection of brightly painted rowing boats, canoes and dragon themed pedaloes for you to choose from. Open weekends from 10th April and daily from 28th May - 5th September. Weekends only until 23rd October and daily from 24th - 31st October.
Calling all young dinosaur fans! Do you know that there are many different species of Dinosaur’s living in Scarborough’s Peasholm Park? If you want to track them down – download our Augmented Reality Dinosaur Safari for FREE. Search ‘Love Exploring’ in your app store, head to Peasholm Park and start exploring today!
Strategically positioned in the middle of the lake, in front of the largest waterfall, sits Peasholm Bandstand. The Bandstand hosts Sunday afternoon band concerts, normally during July and August. The Bandstand also creates a truly wonderful outdoor venue for the famous Scarborough Spa Orchestra and special guests who host a special firework spectacular concert in August each year.
Peasholm Park also comes complete with a putting green (Open weekends from 10th April and daily from 28th May - 5th September. Weekends only until 23rd October and daily from 24th - 31st October), a café serving both hot and cold food, a refreshments kiosk, toilets, an 18-hole mini golf course (opening dates as per putting green) and the iconic Peasholm Park Island. Once you’ve crossed the bridge, take a walk to the top of the island and discover the hidden oriental gardens, just be careful not to disturb the geese!
The park also boasts a vast array of wildlife including an abundance of tame grey squirrels, ducks, swans and geese, whilst also being home to several Champion trees – that is, the tallest, widest and best examples of species in the country. With a wealth of arboreal interest at every turn, the trees found within Peasholm Park are not just of importance to Scarborough, or even to the UK; some of them are of interest to the world! In fact, at least one of the park’s trees was previously thought to be extinct; Dickson’s Golden Elm was thought to have died out during the 1970s when Dutch Elm Disease wiped out so many of England’s lovely elms, however, the Glen at Peasholm Park has not just one example of this incredibly rare tree, it actually has two!
The park offers some fantastic scenery and provides many with a real escape from the busier areas of town. Nevertheless, Peasholm Park is only a 5 minute walk from some of the town’s best attractions, including the long sweeping North Bay beach, Scarborough Sea Life Sanctuary, North Bay Miniature Railway and of course Europe’s largest open air theatre, the Scarborough OAT.
With 3000 years of turbulent history behind it, Scarborough Castle defends a prominent headland between the north and south bays, with sheer drops to the sea. Before the castle was built, this natural fortress was favoured by prehistoric settlers before serving as a Roman signal station and Viking haven. This spectacular castle has also endured sieges from medieval kings and Civil War armies, and German naval bombardment during WWII. Today you can climb to the battlement viewing platforms for dramatic coastline views, and take tea in the 18th-century Master Gunner's House.
Roman Signal Station:
The first occupants of the Castle headland formed a village settlement in the early Iron Age, although the earliest visible remains are those of the Roman Signal Station.
It was late in the Roman occupation, soon after A.D. 370 when the Signal Station on the Castle Hill was built. These signal stations were erected to cope with piratical raiders, but although manned by garrisons, their prime purpose was not defense; they were intended as look-out stations from which warning of enemy approach could be sent along the coast and to inland Roman garrisons. (Source: Sir Alfred Clapham)
The Castle:
The remains of the Castle dominate the town, and well illustrate the great advance in the scale and skill of castle building affected during the latter half of the twelfth century. The first ward is entered through a barbican, the second across a bridge which was rebuilt in 1937-38; there was a third ward to the north, and in the innermost, or bailey, stands the square keep, still in part 80 feet high, with three storeys above a basement 55 feet square. South-east of it, excavation in 1888 revealed foundations of a hall with great chamber, kitchen, etc; and in 1921-25, Mr F G Simpson excavated the plan of the chapel and other buildings near the edge of the sea-cliff.
The Roman Signal Station was also excavated by him on this spot: it had consisted of a high square tower within a bastioned curtain-wall, berm, and ditch, and belongs to the well-known series of signal stations built on the Yorkshire coast later in the fourth century, to give protection against Saxon and other sea-raiders.
The excavations here also revealed the pits of an Early Iron Age settlement, established by immigrants apparently from the Low Countries at the very beginning of the period probably within the fifth century B.C.(Source: Mr P K Baillie Reynolds)
The following are some landmarks in the history of the Castle:
- Some 70 or more years after Hardrada raided Scarborough, William le Gros, Earl of Albemarle, who led the army of the Yorkshire Barons at the Battle of the Standard, fought in 1138 near Northallerton, built the first Castle at Scarborough.
- King John visited Scarborough Castle in 1201, 1210, 1213 and again in 1216. King Edward I held court at the Castle in 1275 and, when Richard III visited Scarborough in 1484, one of the towers on the curtain wall was occupied by the Queen.
- In all, the Castle underwent five sieges, in 1312, 1536, 1557 and in 1644-45 and again in 1648.
- In the Civil War, Scarborough was ultimately the only royalist port on the East Coast, and it was not until 1645, with the garrison worn out and stores exhausted that the Castle surrendered to Parliament.
- For more than a year (1665-66), George Fox, the founder of the Society of Friends, was imprisoned in the ruined Charles' Tower of the Castle. Here he suffered great hardships, before he was leased by order of King Charles II.
- Construction of barrack in 1746, following the alarm caused by the Jacobite Rebellion the previous year.
- In 1914, during the Great War, the German fleet bombarded the town and Castle. The keep was damaged and the 17th century barracks almost entirely destroyed.
Parish Church of St Mary:
The Church of St Mary belonged to the Abbey of Citeaux, but passed to Bridlington with the confiscation of the property of the Alien Houses. The twelfth century church was probably an aisle-less building and a much larger new church was begun around it c.1180. The W. front, formerly with two towers, is the earliest part of this structure and was followed by the nave arcades of which the arches sit irregularly upon cylindrical piers. This may mean that the bays and piers were inserted individually in the walls of the earlier nave. The western part of the S. arcade has a thinner wall and a different type of pier rather later date than the rest. The surviving S. transept was built in the second quarter of the fourteenth century and late in the same century the barrel-vaulted chapels were added to the S. aisle and a second aisle was added on the N. The aisled chancel was rebuilt about the middle of the fifteenth century. It was much damaged in the siege of the Castle in 1644-45, and ruined by the fall of the central tower in 1659; the N. transept also fell into ruin. The present tower was built in 1669 and the outer N. aisle in 1848-50. In a detached part of the burial ground is buried Anne Brontë, who died on 28 May 1849 aged 28.
(Source: Sir Alfred Clapham)
Audio tapes in French, German and English. Pre-booked parking available for disabled visitors. Otherwise parking located in town centre. Please keep dogs on lead at all times.
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Scarborough Castle
With 3000 years of turbulent history behind it, Scarborough Castle defends a prominent headland between the north and south bays, with sheer drops to the sea. Before the castle was built, this natural fortress was favoured by prehistoric settlers before serving as a Roman signal station and Viking haven. This spectacular castle has also endured sieges from medieval kings and Civil War armies, and German naval bombardment during WWII. Today you can climb to the battlement viewing platforms for dramatic coastline views, and take tea in the 18th-century Master Gunner's House.
Roman Signal Station:
The first occupants of the Castle headland formed a village settlement in the early Iron Age, although the earliest visible remains are those of the Roman Signal Station.
It was late in the Roman occupation, soon after A.D. 370 when the Signal Station on the Castle Hill was built. These signal stations were erected to cope with piratical raiders, but although manned by garrisons, their prime purpose was not defense; they were intended as look-out stations from which warning of enemy approach could be sent along the coast and to inland Roman garrisons. (Source: Sir Alfred Clapham)
The Castle:
The remains of the Castle dominate the town, and well illustrate the great advance in the scale and skill of castle building affected during the latter half of the twelfth century. The first ward is entered through a barbican, the second across a bridge which was rebuilt in 1937-38; there was a third ward to the north, and in the innermost, or bailey, stands the square keep, still in part 80 feet high, with three storeys above a basement 55 feet square. South-east of it, excavation in 1888 revealed foundations of a hall with great chamber, kitchen, etc; and in 1921-25, Mr F G Simpson excavated the plan of the chapel and other buildings near the edge of the sea-cliff.
The Roman Signal Station was also excavated by him on this spot: it had consisted of a high square tower within a bastioned curtain-wall, berm, and ditch, and belongs to the well-known series of signal stations built on the Yorkshire coast later in the fourth century, to give protection against Saxon and other sea-raiders.
The excavations here also revealed the pits of an Early Iron Age settlement, established by immigrants apparently from the Low Countries at the very beginning of the period probably within the fifth century B.C.(Source: Mr P K Baillie Reynolds)
The following are some landmarks in the history of the Castle:
- Some 70 or more years after Hardrada raided Scarborough, William le Gros, Earl of Albemarle, who led the army of the Yorkshire Barons at the Battle of the Standard, fought in 1138 near Northallerton, built the first Castle at Scarborough.
- King John visited Scarborough Castle in 1201, 1210, 1213 and again in 1216. King Edward I held court at the Castle in 1275 and, when Richard III visited Scarborough in 1484, one of the towers on the curtain wall was occupied by the Queen.
- In all, the Castle underwent five sieges, in 1312, 1536, 1557 and in 1644-45 and again in 1648.
- In the Civil War, Scarborough was ultimately the only royalist port on the East Coast, and it was not until 1645, with the garrison worn out and stores exhausted that the Castle surrendered to Parliament.
- For more than a year (1665-66), George Fox, the founder of the Society of Friends, was imprisoned in the ruined Charles' Tower of the Castle. Here he suffered great hardships, before he was leased by order of King Charles II.
- Construction of barrack in 1746, following the alarm caused by the Jacobite Rebellion the previous year.
- In 1914, during the Great War, the German fleet bombarded the town and Castle. The keep was damaged and the 17th century barracks almost entirely destroyed.
Parish Church of St Mary:
The Church of St Mary belonged to the Abbey of Citeaux, but passed to Bridlington with the confiscation of the property of the Alien Houses. The twelfth century church was probably an aisle-less building and a much larger new church was begun around it c.1180. The W. front, formerly with two towers, is the earliest part of this structure and was followed by the nave arcades of which the arches sit irregularly upon cylindrical piers. This may mean that the bays and piers were inserted individually in the walls of the earlier nave. The western part of the S. arcade has a thinner wall and a different type of pier rather later date than the rest. The surviving S. transept was built in the second quarter of the fourteenth century and late in the same century the barrel-vaulted chapels were added to the S. aisle and a second aisle was added on the N. The aisled chancel was rebuilt about the middle of the fifteenth century. It was much damaged in the siege of the Castle in 1644-45, and ruined by the fall of the central tower in 1659; the N. transept also fell into ruin. The present tower was built in 1669 and the outer N. aisle in 1848-50. In a detached part of the burial ground is buried Anne Brontë, who died on 28 May 1849 aged 28.
(Source: Sir Alfred Clapham)
Audio tapes in French, German and English. Pre-booked parking available for disabled visitors. Otherwise parking located in town centre. Please keep dogs on lead at all times.
*Please note, tickets and a time slot must be booked online prior to visiting*
Yikes! Dare you brave the brand new Rainforest Adventure at SEA LIFE Scarborough?
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. With new creatures, sights and smells around every corner your journey into the rainforest will be one you won’t forget.
The adventure doesn’t stop there, dive into an amazing underwater world and take a fascinating journey to the ocean depths as you discover over 2500 amazing creatures at this unique indoor and outdoor attraction.
Discover the incredible creatures of the Great Barrier Reef including a beautiful blue spotted stingray and marvel at the colourful array of stunning fish.
Don’t forget to 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.
Just around the corner you’ll find Yorkshire’s only Seal Hospital, responsible for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of over 50 seals every year. Visit the patients undergoing treatment in the hospital and find out all about their plights in the wild.
Make sure you don’t miss a visit to the Otter River, where you’ll find our pair of playful Asian short clawed otters splashing around!
Finally take a stroll through the incredible 200,000l Ocean Tunnel and be mesmerised by the incredible beauty that lives within. See our rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Antiopi, glide effortlessly around and come face-to-fin with Blacktip Reef Sharks.
With an array of areas to explore there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy at SEA LIFE Scarborough!
Please note all tickets must be pre booked online
Please check the attraction website for opening times
• Yorkshire’s only seal hospital
• Home to a rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle
• Outdoor Play Area & Mini Golf
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Sea Life Scarborough
Scalby Mills Road*Please note, tickets and a time slot must be booked online prior to visiting*
Yikes! Dare you brave the brand new Rainforest Adventure at SEA LIFE Scarborough?
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. With new creatures, sights and smells around every corner your journey into the rainforest will be one you won’t forget.
The adventure doesn’t stop there, dive into an amazing underwater world and take a fascinating journey to the ocean depths as you discover over 2500 amazing creatures at this unique indoor and outdoor attraction.
Discover the incredible creatures of the Great Barrier Reef including a beautiful blue spotted stingray and marvel at the colourful array of stunning fish.
Don’t forget to 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.
Just around the corner you’ll find Yorkshire’s only Seal Hospital, responsible for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of over 50 seals every year. Visit the patients undergoing treatment in the hospital and find out all about their plights in the wild.
Make sure you don’t miss a visit to the Otter River, where you’ll find our pair of playful Asian short clawed otters splashing around!
Finally take a stroll through the incredible 200,000l Ocean Tunnel and be mesmerised by the incredible beauty that lives within. See our rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Antiopi, glide effortlessly around and come face-to-fin with Blacktip Reef Sharks.
With an array of areas to explore there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy at SEA LIFE Scarborough!
Please note all tickets must be pre booked online
Please check the attraction website for opening times
• Yorkshire’s only seal hospital
• Home to a rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle
• Outdoor Play Area & Mini Golf
The Great Day Out at Scarborough North Bay Railway, Sky Trail & Historic Water Chute
One of Scarborough’s top seaside attractions the North Bay Railway, Sky Trail and Historic Water Chute is a great family day out. The locomotives, scenery and history of the railway all add up to make it a fantastic day. The North Bay Railway is a great way to travel to Scarborough Sea Life Centre with our regular public transport service train.
Now more than just a heritage railway!
Experience the high-level thrills of the North Bay Railway’s Sky Trial Adventure, one of only a few in the country. If you’re after an adrenalin rush, rise to the challenge around our 2 level rope bridge and beam course
Thrill on the historic Water Chute, face the challenge of the Water Balls or take things more leisurely on the boating lake.
Our seaside attraction is family friendly and accessible for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters. 100% dog friendly and dogs are welcome to travel on the train free of charge but we do ask you keep your dog on a short lead.
Our Scampi Shack takeaway serves delicious Whitby seafood product and with the smallest pub in Yorkshire waiting to serve you the finest craft ales and refreshments who could ask for more.
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North Bay Vasút
Burniston RoadThe Great Day Out at Scarborough North Bay Railway, Sky Trail & Historic Water Chute
One of Scarborough’s top seaside attractions the North Bay Railway, Sky Trail and Historic Water Chute is a great family day out. The locomotives, scenery and history of the railway all add up to make it a fantastic day. The North Bay Railway is a great way to travel to Scarborough Sea Life Centre with our regular public transport service train.
Now more than just a heritage railway!
Experience the high-level thrills of the North Bay Railway’s Sky Trial Adventure, one of only a few in the country. If you’re after an adrenalin rush, rise to the challenge around our 2 level rope bridge and beam course
Thrill on the historic Water Chute, face the challenge of the Water Balls or take things more leisurely on the boating lake.
Our seaside attraction is family friendly and accessible for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters. 100% dog friendly and dogs are welcome to travel on the train free of charge but we do ask you keep your dog on a short lead.
Our Scampi Shack takeaway serves delicious Whitby seafood product and with the smallest pub in Yorkshire waiting to serve you the finest craft ales and refreshments who could ask for more.
Experience the high-level thrills of the North Bay Heritage Railway’s Sky Trial Adventure, one of only a few in the country. If you’re after an adrenalin rush, rise to the challenge around our 2 level rope bridge and beam course.
Scarborough Sky Trail Adventure
Burniston RoadExperience the high-level thrills of the North Bay Heritage Railway’s Sky Trial Adventure, one of only a few in the country. If you’re after an adrenalin rush, rise to the challenge around our 2 level rope bridge and beam course.
Scarborough¹s North Marine Road is a cricket watchers delight, regularly hosting Championship and one-day matches in the coastal sunshine.
Players of all ages, gender and ability are always welcome at North Marine Road. We run three senior teams and junior sides at all age groups. Our 1st XI complete in the ECB Yorkshire Premier League North.
Another great spectacle is the 4-day Scarborough Cricket Festival played in August, plus another 4 days earlier in the summer. If you love cricket and fancy a day by the sea too, you¹ll be bowled over by Scarborough.
Cricket Ground station
Scarborough¹s North Marine Road is a cricket watchers delight, regularly hosting Championship and one-day matches in the coastal sunshine.
Players of all ages, gender and ability are always welcome at North Marine Road. We run three senior teams and junior sides at all age groups. Our 1st XI complete in the ECB Yorkshire Premier League North.
Another great spectacle is the 4-day Scarborough Cricket Festival played in August, plus another 4 days earlier in the summer. If you love cricket and fancy a day by the sea too, you¹ll be bowled over by Scarborough.