Scarborough has history aplenty behind it - a Roman signalling station; Viking settlement and destruction of the town; Civil War sieges; and of course the medieval fair that has spread the town's name worldwide via the folksong recalling it. But above all it is a seaside resort of some splendour. As a resort Scarborough was first developed because of its acidic springs that saw a spa grow in the town in the 17th century. To complement the waters taken internally visitors began to enjoy them externally in bathing from the town's lovely beaches. The success of the healthy holiday saw the building of the Victorian Grand Hotel that still dominates part of the town's skyline, put up to coincide with the coming of the railway in the 1840s. Scarborough still enjoys great rail links, with a line from York and another from Hull connecting it to the world. The heyday of the long seaside holiday may be past, but tourism is still very significant in the town, and there are some tremendous attractions, a miniature railway connecting some of them. There is a spectacular old-fashioned promenade; the much-restored harbour, a great place to walk, and still with stalls selling fish to the public landed fresh from the North Sea. Peasholm Park is another place for a stroll, with its Japanese pagoda and the boating lake where the Battle of the River Plate is recreated in miniature daily in the season. There are some less obvious attractions too: the Stephen Joseph Theatre previews Alan Ayckbourn's plays as it has for years; and out of season, on Shrove Tuesday, it has its celebrated Skipping Day (for details see our Folk Customs section); and the Regency and Victorian architecture of the town can be admired year round. Scarborough is on the doorstep of the North York Moors if visitors need a change of scenery, but it may be difficult dragging the children ˆ and adults - away from the town's famous sands.
Attraction
Atlantis
Cayton Bay Beach
Ebberston Hall
Grainary Wildlife Farm
Honey Farm
Kinderland 2002 Ltd
Langdale Quest
North Bay Beach
North Bay Miniature Railway
Peak Alum Works (NT)
Ravenscar Coastline (NT)
Scarborough Art Gallery
Scarborough Castle (EH)
Scarborough Museums Trust
Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary
South Bay Beach
Staintondale Shire Horse Farm Visitor Centre
Terror Tower
The Quad Squad
Wood End Museum
Budget
Clarence Gardens Hotel *book online*
Manor Heath Hotel *book online*
Northcote Hotel *book online*
Scarborough Travel & Holiday Lodge *book online*
The Leeway *book online*
Travelodge Scarborough St Nicholas *book online*
Camping
Arosa Caravan & Camping Park
Jacobs Mount Caravan Park
Jasmine Park
Pinewood Holiday Park
Scalby Close Park
Caravan Park
Arosa Caravan & Camping Park
Jacobs Mount Caravan Park
Jasmine Park
Killerby Old Hall
Pinewood Holiday Park
Care Home
Dunollie Care Home
Normanby House
West Court Lodge
Casino
Church
Classes
Dance - Dance Explosion
Scarborough Yoga
Yoga - Nicola Bailey
Club
Bacchus Night Spot
Privilege
Studio 1
Cottage
Amy's Cottage
Apple Cottage
Apple Tree Cottage
Beech Cottage
Daydream Cottage
End House
Harland Cottage
Holly Cottage
Honey Bee Cottage
Jasmine Cottage
Lavender Cottage
Lilac Cottage
Lindhead Close Cottage
Meadowsweet Cottage at Barmoor Farm Cottages
Prospect House
Rose Cottage at Barmoor Farm Cottages
The Mistal
The Pear Loft
Wold View
Wrea Head Country Cottages
Yederick Barn
Council
Dentist
Apple Tree Dental Surgery
Corner House Dental Surgery
East Ayton Dental Practice
Medimatch Dental Practice
The Dental Practice
Estate Agent
Burkinshaw & Woodcock
Cowen Andrew
Ellis Colin
Ellis W H & Co
Goodall J Lucas & Son
Homesdotcom
Nicholsons Yorkshire Coast Estate Agents
Thornton Holbrough
Golf Club
Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club
Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club
Holiday Park
Cayton Bay Holiday Park
Pinewood Holiday Park
Inn
Market
Lebberston Car Boot
Scarborough Market Hall
Scarborough Market Vaults
Performing Arts
Futurist Theatre
Scarborough Orchestra
Spa Grand Hall
Spa Theatre
Stephen Joseph Theatre
Pub and Bar
Crown Spa HotelHole In The Wall
Ivanhoe
Jolly Roger Inn
Laughton Inn
Lord Rosebery
Nelson Inn
Prince Of Wales
Sun Inn
Trafalgar
White Horse Inn
Restaurant
Cellars Restaurant
Crown Spa Hotel
Da Claudio
Fearbys
Gianni's
Guatelli's
Harry Ramsden's
Molly Malones
Olivers Mount Restaurant
Raven Hall Hotel
Restaurant 55
Smugglers Steak Bar
School
Bramcote School
Lisvane - Scarborough College Junior School
Scarborough College
Self-Catering
Honey Bee Cottage
Lindhead Close Cottage
Little Manor Cottage at Manor Farm Cottages
Number 10 The Apartment
Pinewood Holiday Park
Raven Hall Hotel
The Bali Apartment
The Helaina Luxury Apartments
The Windmill B & B
Valley View Apartment
Wrea Head Country Cottages
Solicitor
Appleby & Co.
Jepson & Co Solicitors
Tubbs & Co
Taxi
A B C Taxis
Beeline Radio Cars
Castle Taxis
Ramshill Taxis
Station Taxis
Taxi-Cabs
Theatre
Futurist Theatre
Spa Grand Hall
Spa Theatre
Stephen Joseph Theatre
Venue
Hotel St Nicholas
Raven Hall Hotel
Spa Complex
Victoria Hotel
Vet
Sports Clubs
ASA Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Scarborough CC (Cricket)
Scarborough Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Scarborough Seahawks Basketball Club (Basketball)
Scarborough TT PremierClub (Table Tennis)
Shops
Debenhams
Hardings
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd
Garlands
Jasmines Flower Shop
Boots
Firework Events
Rymans
Little Shop of Yoga
Irton Garden Centre
Burniston Nurseries
O'Sullivan's Complementary Health Clinic
Park Dene Crafts and Stationery
F Maltby Ltd
D Horn & A E Pierce
David Scaife
A J Strefford Ltd
Waterstones
J D Sports
Scarborough Osteopaths
Thorntons
Crescent Arts
The Marine Gallery
Captain's House
B&Q
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Aakschipper Images
Pets At Home
Topman
Topshop
Antiques
Hanover Antiques
Antiques & Collectors Centre
Luckenbooth Jewellery
antiqueshunting
Activities
Scarborough Archers(Archery)
Scarborough Paragon(Cycling)
Scarborough Kart 2000(Motor Sports)
Places to Stay near Scarborough
Crescent Hotel (0.04 miles)
The Crescent Hotel Scarborough offers the highest quality hotel accommodation and an award winning licenced restaurant Reflections.
The Crescent Hotel is a delightful three star hotel in a Grade II ... More
Beiderbeckes Hotel (0.10 miles)
A quiet and sophisticated hotel, but home for the most exciting and unusual bar in Scarborough.
Beiderbeckes Hotel is not large (only 27 super rooms) but its standards bear favourable comparison with ... More
Travelodge Scarborough St Nicholas (0.12 miles)
Situated in the heart of the town centre the Travelodge Scarborough St Nicholas is the ideal hotel for a seaside break. The Sea Life Centre, Spa Theatre, Conference Centre and South Cliff Golf Course are ... More | visit website
Palm Court Hotel (0.14 miles)
The Captain Hotel (0.15 miles)
Royal Hotel (0.15 miles)
The Royal Hotel is Scarborough's most prestigious hotel, offering guests high quality accommodation. The grand regency architecture of the public areas contrasts beautifully with the contemporary style bedrooms. The Royal Hotel is a 3 star (aa ... More | visit website
The Grand Scarborough (0.17 miles)
The Grand Hotel remains unique, with many of its original features playing their part in helping make a fantastic break. The hotel is the perfect base to enjoy Scarborough's beautiful sandy ... More
The Admiral Guest House (0.19 miles)
Granville Lodge Hotel (0.25 miles)
On Scarborough’s South Cliff, this charming hotel has a great location, within easy reach of the spa, conference centres, beach, town centre, railway station and the Stephen Joseph Theatre. Close to the ... More
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