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.
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An Introduction to 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 12th 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 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.
Accommodation
You can view our top picks for the best hotels in Scarborough.
1 Church Cottages
Scarborough, YO13 0AE, United Kingdom
The Stables
Scarborough, YO12 5TG, United Kingdom
12 Holbeck Avenue
Scarborough, YO11 2XQ, United Kingdom
39 Eastborough – 3 bed
Scarborough, YO11 1NH, United Kingdom
Cedar 1
Scarborough, YO11 3NJ, United Kingdom
Castle View
Scarborough, YO13 0DG, United Kingdom
Little Pines
Scarborough, YO13 9AP, United Kingdom
Rydal Cottage
Scarborough, YO11 1RN, United Kingdom
Senna Rocks
Scarborough, YO11 2AP, United Kingdom
Swallow Cottage, Scarborough
Scarborough, YO13 0AY, United Kingdom
Wyvill House
Scarborough, YO11 3QH, United Kingdom
Villa Suite 3
Scarborough, YO11 2DN, United KingdomBrowse more: Hotels in Scarborough, Holiday Cottages in Scarborough.
Attractions
Wykeham Tea Rooms
Main Road, Wykeham, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 9QB
Yay Coffee!
6 Princess Royal Park, Scarborough, YO11 2RS
Walkers Fish Restaurant
17 Main Street, East Ayton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 9HJ
Walkers of Bar Street
14 Bar Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2HT
Waves Cafe
Peasholm Gap, North Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7TN
View Restaurant
Ambassador Hotel, Esplanade, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2AY
Tricolos Italian Restaurant
36-38 Newborough, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1NF
Tree Top Press Cider & Farm Shop
Hillcrest Cottage, Suffield, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 0BJ
The Welcome Inne
22 Sandside, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1PE
The Tunny Club
No1 Sandgate, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1PE
The Plough
The Plough, 21-23 High Street, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 0PT
The Plough Inn
Boak End, Lebberston, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3NXBrowse more: Attractions in Scarborough.
About 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.
What Hotels are in Scarborough?
As a historic tourist town, there’s many hotels to choose from in Scarborough. View a collection of hotels in Scarborough here.
What is there to do in Scarborough?
As well as the beach – and that’s got a lot – there’s also many attractions in Scarborough in case of rainy days. Browse them here.
Browse more from the Yorkshire Coast, here.