Things to do in Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Scarborough, England’s oldest holiday resort is situated on the North East Coast in the county of Yorkshire.
News quickly spread about the benefits of drinking this water, the aristocracy and even Royalty came to Scarborough on annual visits to recuperate from their unhealthy lifestyle.
Bathing machines were invented to protect the modesty of female bathers at a time before ‘mixed bathing’ was acceptable.
In 1867 the magnificent Grand Hotel was built, which at the time was the largest hotel in the world.
Today’s visitors can still enjoy these same benefits together with many new attractions.
The castle is often the background to historical re-enactments which take place during the season.
The graveyard is the final resting place of author Anne Bronte who died while visiting Scarborough in 1849.
North Bay is home to several family attractions including a miniature railway and the Sea Life Centre, with its underwater walk and seal sanctuary.
South Bay is home to the elegant Spa complex, with exhibitions, theatres, cafes and a pub. The harbour is full of interest, with fishing vessels and Yachts. The bay is backed by the Valley gardens and South Cliff gardens and a fine esplanade.
The Stephen Joseph Theatre offers cinema, music, and theatre, in particular the works of local author Sir Alan Ayckbourn. There are a wide variety of pubs, music clubs, sport and leisure centres to enjoy.
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Days Out in Scarborough
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Scarborough Art Gallery (<1 Mile)*
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Scarborough Castle (1 Mile)*
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Filey Museum (7 Miles)*
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Roseberry Topping (9 Miles)*
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The Walled Garden at Scampston (13 Miles)*
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North Yorkshire Moors Railway (14 Miles)*
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Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life (15 Miles)*
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Sewerby Hall and Gardens (15 Miles)*
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Captain Cook Memorial Museum (16 Miles)*
Places to Visit near Scarborough
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Filey (7 Miles)*
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Brompton (7 Miles)*
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Hunmanby (8 Miles)*
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Weaverthorpe (12 Miles)*
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Helperthorpe (12 Miles)*
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Thornton-le-Dale (12 Miles)*
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Pickering (14 Miles)*
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Whitby (16 Miles)*
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Sandsend (18 Miles)*
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Lealholm (19 Miles)*
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