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You really are spoilt for choice in Scarborough, with a range of indoor and outdoor attractions, museums, galleries and activities to get involved in, there really is something for every interest and age group.
Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in arts and culture, get active in the great outdoors or fancy treating yourself to some relaxation or retail therapy, it's available in abundance in the original seaside resort of Scarborough.
For a slice of traditional Scarborough head for one of it’s two bays with glorious sandy beaches. The South bay is alive with the bright lights of the amusements, souvenir shops and buzzing cafe and restaurant culture along with an endless choice of ice-cream, sticks of rock or maybe a tray of chips to tempt you as you pass! Hop on the open-top bus or take a brisk 2 mile walk around Marine drive and the castle headland to the north bay where the colourful chalet lined beach front provides a perfect base to explore. Take your pick from breakfast with seals, riding a miniature train, climbing high ropes, crazy golf or grab a local surf instructor and get busy on those waves!
Looking for a more laid back experience of Scarborough? Take a stroll around oriental themed Peasholm Park, The Italian gardens on the south cliff or admire the stunning views from the Cleveland way coastal paths.
For a spot of retail therapy Scarborough offers a good mix of larger branded and independent shops with plenty of cafes along the way for that all important break of quick pick me up or an indulgent long lunch. Sit back and be entertained with Scarborough’s rich theatre scene, offering an ever-surprising mix of shows at one of a choice of theatres all within easy reach.
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North Yorkshire Waterpark
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Scarborough Sports Village - Everyone Active
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Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club
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Scarborough Footgolf
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Scarborough Fair Collection
The museum attracts thousands of visitors to view its unique collection of… The museum attracts thousands of visitors to view its unique collection of working vintage fairground rides, mechanical organs and the collection of…
Mrs Pots' Pots
A friendly place for people of any age and artistic ability to come and… A friendly place for people of any age and artistic ability to come and get creative. We offer painting pots from a large selection and baby and pet…
Scarborough Art Gallery
Set in the stunning Crescent Gardens, Scarborough Art Gallery is an… Set in the stunning Crescent Gardens, Scarborough Art Gallery is an Italianate villa built in the 1840s. See paintings from the permanent collection,…
Rotunda Museum
Opened in 1829, the Rotunda Museum is one of the world’s first… Opened in 1829, the Rotunda Museum is one of the world’s first purpose-built museums and was built to a design suggested by William Smith. Explore…
