Wrea Head

A great choice for a UK holiday or a short break Scarborough is the UK’s first seaside resort with a population off over 50,000 it’s the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast with a wide selection of quality hotels.

The town’s rocky headland is striking and is the backdrop for Scarborough’s 11th century castle which was bombarded in the First World War by German warships.Jutting out eastward into the North Sea, the headland splits Scarborough’s two sandy beaches, North Bay and South Bay, which are linked by Marine Drive, an extensive Victorian promenade, built around the base of the headland. Sandy beaches and rocks are commonplace at both bays with an array of other great local attractions making it the perfect seaside day out for the family.

South Bay

With sandy beaches, cafes, amusements, arcades, theatres and entertainment facilities The South Bay is one of the main focuses for tourism in Scarborough and is on the site of the original medieval settlement.

Scarborough harbour has undergone major regeneration in recent years including new pontoons; free WiFi for visiting vessels and more pedestrian-friendly promenade, street lighting and seating.

North Bay

The North Bay, with its Blue Flag award-winning beach, is popular with families and couples alike and has traditionally been the more peaceful end of the resort.

With it’s reconstructed pagoda and Japanese theme, Peasholm Park is situated on the North Bay and is ideal for a leisurely stroll. Over the summer holidays the Park plays hosts to ‘Naval Warfare‘ a famous battle involving model boats which takes place in the lake at the parks center, it ends with a firework display and is a great day out.

The North Bay Railway can also be found on the North side of Scarborough, operating since 1931 this 20” gauge miniature railway run from the Open Air Theatre to the Scarborough Sea Life Centre.

Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre is also located near The North Bay, recently renovated the theatre is Europe’s largest Open Air Theatre and hosts music events and entertainment, it was recently opened by her Majesty the Queen.

South Cliff

Situated above the historic Scarborough Spa and South Cliff Gardens is the slightly less well known South Cliff Esplanade. It boosts splendid Regency and Victorian terraces that are still intact and a mix of quality Scarborough hotels, the commanding views of the South Bay and the Old Town have been subject to iconic postcards of the town in the past.

ITV drama The Royal and it’s spin off series The Royal Today are filmed on Scarborough’s South Cliff and continue to be a success.

Scarborough Town Centre

The town centre is located approximately a quarter mile north-west of the harbour, where you will find the main transport links services, shopping, nightlife, town centre and Scarborough hotels.

The town centre provides some great choices for boutiques and retail therapy. The Brunswick shopping centre hosts thirty one retail outlets in a prestigious all weather shopping haven. The centre is located in Scarborough’s pedestrianised shopping precinct, which, with the surrounding streets, has many individual boutiques, specialist shops and inviting cafes, restaurants and bars.

Scarborough Accommodation

If you are planning a holiday or short break in Scarborough you sure to find accommodation to suit your needs. There’s a huge range of Scarborough accommodation to choose between ranging from self-catering accommodation and cheap hotels to country houses and luxury hotels.

With a wide range of restaurants, clubs and bars Scarborough nightlife is as vibrant as it gets, it also is cultures with four separate theatres. The Futurist renowned for it’s history is one of the theatres whilst the Spa Theatre, YMCA and Sir Alan Ayckbourn’s Stephen Joseph make up the other great theatres.

Scarborough Nightlife & Entertainment

If nightclubs and bars are what you’re looking for, then Scarborough will not disappoint, offering a wide range of traditional British pubs, as well as modern wine bars and chain pubs including J D Wetherspoon, Barracuda and Blue Lounge. The Scarborough pub run starts at cheap pub Lord Roseberry and winds down to St Thomas Street home of The Opera House Casino, Mist Bar and Boleyn’s Nightclub.

A great venue for dinner and a dance Is the Scarborough jazz festival held in September at the wonderful Victorian complex Scarborough Spa , if you’re not into packed bars and busy nightlife this is the perfect option for you.

Entertainment takes up a lot of the calendar year in Scarborough with variety, musicals, comedies and big names acts side by side with more contemporary plays and dramas to bring a diverse mixture of tourist entertainment that will please everyone. If you prefer an informal evening why not try one Scarborough’s many local pubs, with live music, karaoke and regional bands there’s always something to see and just a tip keep an eye out for Scarborough legend ‘Danny Wilde’!

The Sea Life Centre, Scarborough Art Galley, the newly refurbished Rotunda Museum and much more make up the list of first class local attractions in Scarborough. Plus there’s a whole host of Scarborough festivals including ‘Acoustic Gathering’, a free one day music festival held annually in Peasholm Park, Seafest, the Scarborough Jazz Festival, Bike week, Scarborough Fayre and the Scarborough Cricket Festival, providing you with all year round events. If you’re still struggling about what to do in Scarborough we have plenty of Scarborough tourist information on our local attractions section.

If your looking to indulge in the fine taste of the town’s local produce why not check out Scarborough’s long list of quality restaurants. From a la carte to seafood Scarborough restaurants cater for all kinds of taste including Italian, Greek, Indian , Chinese and Thai cuisine. The Sea View Restaurant at The Wrea Head Country House Four Seasons Restaurant is an exquisite example of great hotel food amongst hundreds of other restaurants such as Italian Lanterna and Michelin recommended Peppers. Due to the popularity of these hotels we strongly suggest you book in advance however if you’re want to remain ambiguous many Scarborough restaurants have a walk in service.

When visiting Scarborough, one thing is for certain; whatever you decide to do or wherever you decide to visit you will always receive that warm Yorkshire welcome!