Visit Scarborough - seaside Yorkshire fun

As Britain’s first seaside resort, Scarborough has been a popular destination for holidaymakers for hundreds of years. Come rain or shine, there is lot’s to see and do to make an unforgettable Yorkshire seaside break. Whether you’re looking for a nostalgic family holiday, a cultural break, an action-packed sporting day out, or just a relaxing few days off, Scarborough – has something for you.

Don’t forget the beaches. There’s North Bay and South Bay at Scarborough, and both are extremely popular with visitors young and old, thanks to the golden sands, and sheltered location. On any day, they are great fun; on a sunny day, there’s nowhere better!

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Accommodation

Browse more: Hotels in Scarborough, Holiday Cottages in Scarborough.

You can view our top picks for the best hotels in Scarborough and our page on apartments to rent.

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Events in Scarborough

Scarborough plays host to a lot of incredible events, not least at the wonderful Open Air Theatre, which regularly sees the biggest names in pop and rock putting on a date at this unique venue.

For more events in Scarborough, see our dedicated pages.

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More about Scarborough

You’ll find two picturesque North and South bays with family-friendly beaches nestled either side of a towering headland crowned by the dramatic ruins of a 12^th century English Heritage castle.

With countless attractions, museums, world-class theatre productions and plenty of incredible restaurants offering everything from casual eating to fine dining, you’ll be spoilt for choice of options on your next holiday to Scarborough.

Scarborough is a resort town on England’s North Sea coast, which, along with Whitby, is one of the county’s most famous seaside resorts – though there are several to choose from.

Scarborough has 2 bays with sandy beaches, which are split by a headland bearing the 12th-century Scarborough Castle.

The Victorian Central Tramway funicular train links the town centre with South Bay and its harbour, and still runs to this day.

The Rotunda Museum explores local coastal geology.

Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary’s marine displays and the Peasholm Park Japanese gardens are behind North Bay.

With a population of 61,749, Scarborough is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire Coast and largest seaside town in North Yorkshire.

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Scarborough on the Map

Scarborough is to the south of Whitby and to the North of Filey on the Yorkshire coast.

Scarborough has a train station on the Scarborough, York line, which routes through to Doncaster (and Manchester beyond) making it accessible by rail from all parts of the UK, but particularly from those towns and cities.

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Scarborough FAQ’s

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Where next?

Browse more from the Yorkshire Coast, here.