Scarborough - Coast

Moonlight on the Lake

Dates:
Fri 23 Oct 2026 5:45 PM - Sat 24 Oct 2026 8:00 PM

About Moonlight on the Lake

Moonlight on the Lake returns to Scarborough this October.

Take a journey around the beautiful Peasholm Park, as it is transformed into a wonderland of handcrafted lanterns and enchanting illuminations, all reflected across the water.

Organised by North Yorkshire Council and working in partnership with Animated Objects, this is an opportunity to explore the park as night draws in and enjoy a magical experience for all ages!

Highlights this year include the premier of spectacular lanterns celebrating Scarborough 400- marking the town’s heritage as the first seaside spa town in England.

Adult tickets are £3 (plus 50p booking fee), whilst children aged 15 and under are FREE! Please note that all children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult and a maximum 6 children per adult. Book your tickets here.

Last entry slot at 8.30pm, entry gates close at 9pm, event closes at 9.30pm.

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