Jenny’s guidebook for Scarborough & North Yorkshire
Sightseeing
Peasholm park is a beautifully calm place to escape the crowds & heat with lovely dappled shade. It's worth taking a wander through in the evening as it looks wonderful lit up. Cross the bridge to see the island & the Japanese garden. You can hire dragon pedalo boats during high season
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Peasholm Park
Peasholm park is a beautifully calm place to escape the crowds & heat with lovely dappled shade. It's worth taking a wander through in the evening as it looks wonderful lit up. Cross the bridge to see the island & the Japanese garden. You can hire dragon pedalo boats during high season
Scarborough Castle stands a few minutes walk away from Coastal Retreat on the headland. It gives unprecedented views of the north and south bays. It also helps you get your bearings if you are new to the area. It is one of Scarborough's many tourist attractions that gives a glimpse into its rich history.
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Scarborough Castle
Scarborough Castle stands a few minutes walk away from Coastal Retreat on the headland. It gives unprecedented views of the north and south bays. It also helps you get your bearings if you are new to the area. It is one of Scarborough's many tourist attractions that gives a glimpse into its rich history.
The Italian garden's on the south bay are lovely all year but particularly beautiful in spring and summertime. Locals have hung bird feeders & food to encourage wildlife. Sit on one of the many benches, smell the flowers, listen to the bird song & watch the squirrels. A great place for nature.
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Italienske haver
47-49 EsplanadeThe Italian garden's on the south bay are lovely all year but particularly beautiful in spring and summertime. Locals have hung bird feeders & food to encourage wildlife. Sit on one of the many benches, smell the flowers, listen to the bird song & watch the squirrels. A great place for nature.
Filey Brigg is a great place to get away from it all. I recommend going at low tide to explore the rock pools & crevices. Take binoculars & you should see heron resting on the rocks.
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Filey Brigg
Filey Brigg is a great place to get away from it all. I recommend going at low tide to explore the rock pools & crevices. Take binoculars & you should see heron resting on the rocks.
A great place to go if you are interested in seabirds. Have a chat with one of the volunteers as they are full of fascinating facts about the birds. One of the best places for a high chance of seeing Albie- believed to be the only Albotross in the northern hemisphere. Also has areas to encourage garden birds. Free parking with admission.
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RSPB Bempton Cliffs Søfuglecenter
Cliff LaneA great place to go if you are interested in seabirds. Have a chat with one of the volunteers as they are full of fascinating facts about the birds. One of the best places for a high chance of seeing Albie- believed to be the only Albotross in the northern hemisphere. Also has areas to encourage garden birds. Free parking with admission.
This is a great place all year round. There are the old & new lighthouses and a cheap & cheerful cafe. If you at the right time of year you might be lucky enough to see a herd of seals resting on the beach. Please don't disturb them as they often injure themselves rushing away from the humans.
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Flamborough Head
This is a great place all year round. There are the old & new lighthouses and a cheap & cheerful cafe. If you at the right time of year you might be lucky enough to see a herd of seals resting on the beach. Please don't disturb them as they often injure themselves rushing away from the humans.
Ravenscar is a fascinating place that nearly was. Go inside the visitor centre & cafe to find out it's intriguing history. Take a walk down to the rocky shoreline to explore the interesting geology. A great place to look for fossils & seals.
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Ravenscar
Ravenscar is a fascinating place that nearly was. Go inside the visitor centre & cafe to find out it's intriguing history. Take a walk down to the rocky shoreline to explore the interesting geology. A great place to look for fossils & seals.
The North bay tends to be calmer & quieter than the south bay beach. You can often see surfers & kayaks making the most of the waves.
Betty Muffet rocks are great to explore at low tide. You might see sea anemone, crabs, heron, cormorants...
You will find the bright & colourful beach huts & the North Bay Railway.
The Cleveland Way footpath by the Old Scalby Mill pub takes you up the sea cliff towards Whitby.
When the wind comes in at a high tide you can see large crashing waves against the sea wall.
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North Bay Promenade
North Bay PromenadeThe North bay tends to be calmer & quieter than the south bay beach. You can often see surfers & kayaks making the most of the waves.
Betty Muffet rocks are great to explore at low tide. You might see sea anemone, crabs, heron, cormorants...
You will find the bright & colourful beach huts & the North Bay Railway.
The Cleveland Way footpath by the Old Scalby Mill pub takes you up the sea cliff towards Whitby.
When the wind comes in at a high tide you can see large crashing waves against the sea wall.
South bay beach has a lot to see & do. There is the pier, lighthouse, harbour, bars, restaurant, cafes, boats for hire, Luna park, amusements, Victorian beach huts & changing rooms, donkey rides.
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South Bay Beach
South bay beach has a lot to see & do. There is the pier, lighthouse, harbour, bars, restaurant, cafes, boats for hire, Luna park, amusements, Victorian beach huts & changing rooms, donkey rides.
A beautiful fisherman's village full of meandering alleyways & little sloping lanes. You can wander around the traditional village houses, explore the bay or go further into the surrounding countryside of the North York Moors National Park.
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Robin Hood's Bay
A beautiful fisherman's village full of meandering alleyways & little sloping lanes. You can wander around the traditional village houses, explore the bay or go further into the surrounding countryside of the North York Moors National Park.
Food scene
This cafe has a fantastic selection of locally sourced home baked cakes & lunch items. It offers vegan & gluten free options. It has a great view of the north beach & has outdoor seating. It's a great place to escape & watch the weather should you need to.
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The Watermark Cafe
Royal Albert DriveThis cafe has a fantastic selection of locally sourced home baked cakes & lunch items. It offers vegan & gluten free options. It has a great view of the north beach & has outdoor seating. It's a great place to escape & watch the weather should you need to.
The Tunny Club is a great eatery with a great history. Excellent fish n chips & has outdoor seating. Lovely place to sit inside on a cold day & soak up the history & atmosphere of the building.
The Tunny Club
1 E SandgateThe Tunny Club is a great eatery with a great history. Excellent fish n chips & has outdoor seating. Lovely place to sit inside on a cold day & soak up the history & atmosphere of the building.
A great atmosphere in this creatively styled restaurant bar. The menu has a something for everyone. A great spot for a glass of wine while taking in the beach view & the artistic decor.
Marisco Lounge
11-12 SandsideA great atmosphere in this creatively styled restaurant bar. The menu has a something for everyone. A great spot for a glass of wine while taking in the beach view & the artistic decor.
Classic Italian cuisine from an authentic family run restaurant.
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Giannis Italian Restaurant
13 Victoria RdClassic Italian cuisine from an authentic family run restaurant.
Activities
A beautiful indoor market hall (1852) that sells good quality fresh fruit and veg & has an interesting selection of unique shops & cafe upstairs. There is a small labyrinth of vaults underneath the market hall that sell antiques, collectables & second hand goods. A great place to get an early morning English fry up & do some people watching.
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Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults
Saint Helen's SquareA beautiful indoor market hall (1852) that sells good quality fresh fruit and veg & has an interesting selection of unique shops & cafe upstairs. There is a small labyrinth of vaults underneath the market hall that sell antiques, collectables & second hand goods. A great place to get an early morning English fry up & do some people watching.
Really friendly & helpful staff to teach surfing & watersports & help you have a lot of fun.
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Dexters Surf Shop, School & Hire Centre Ltd
North Bay PromenadeReally friendly & helpful staff to teach surfing & watersports & help you have a lot of fun.
Scarborough Open Air Theatre always has a great line up to choose from & has a wonderful atmosphere being outdoors in the fresh air.
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Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Burniston RoadScarborough Open Air Theatre always has a great line up to choose from & has a wonderful atmosphere being outdoors in the fresh air.
Housed in an architecturally beautiful building Scarborough Art gallery has a great art collection with genuine connections to the town. Ideal for a rainy or wintery day. Admission also gives you access to the Rotunda museum.
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Scarborough Art Gallery
The CrescentHoused in an architecturally beautiful building Scarborough Art gallery has a great art collection with genuine connections to the town. Ideal for a rainy or wintery day. Admission also gives you access to the Rotunda museum.