Wendy's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A visit to Scarborough would not be complete without going to see the castle. Take in beautiful views of the beach along the way along the cliff top, returning under the castles archway down the winding path to the beach. Just a 15 minute walk to the castle from our property.
Entry to the castle grounds is £8.10 per adult, however, you can see the outside of the castle and wall for free by walking along the perimeter (whilst taking in the beautiful views of South bay).
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Scarborough Castle
A visit to Scarborough would not be complete without going to see the castle. Take in beautiful views of the beach along the way along the cliff top, returning under the castles archway down the winding path to the beach. Just a 15 minute walk to the castle from our property.
Entry to the castle grounds is £8.10 per adult, however, you can see the outside of the castle and wall for free by walking along the perimeter (whilst taking in the beautiful views of South bay).
On a lovely day nothing better than a walk around this beautiful park and it's island, literally 2 mins walk frim the property.
Have a game of Mini Golf or Putting Green, hire a pedalo on the Boating Lake or just sit back and enjoy the scenery whilst eating an Ice Cream.
Peasholm park is also home to the famous miniature Naval Warfare, which is held through the summer holidays.
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Peasholm Park
On a lovely day nothing better than a walk around this beautiful park and it's island, literally 2 mins walk frim the property.
Have a game of Mini Golf or Putting Green, hire a pedalo on the Boating Lake or just sit back and enjoy the scenery whilst eating an Ice Cream.
Peasholm park is also home to the famous miniature Naval Warfare, which is held through the summer holidays.
The quieter beach in scarborough, popular with couples and families.
Stroll past the colourful chalets, past the sealife centre and sit have a drink outside The Old Scalby Mills pub take in the beautiful views of North Bay, have a little paddle in the pretty stream below the pub!
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North Bay Beach
The quieter beach in scarborough, popular with couples and families.
Stroll past the colourful chalets, past the sealife centre and sit have a drink outside The Old Scalby Mills pub take in the beautiful views of North Bay, have a little paddle in the pretty stream below the pub!
The busier beach in Scarborough, home to the famous Harbour Bar ice cream parlour!
If you decide to have fish n chips on the beach, please be warned the seagulls will also take a fancy to your meal!
On the pretty harbour, you will be able to take one of the various boat trips along the coast, or take a speed boat for those that dare to ride!
Scarborough Town Centre is just a 10 minute walk uphill from the beach.
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South Bay Beach
The busier beach in Scarborough, home to the famous Harbour Bar ice cream parlour!
If you decide to have fish n chips on the beach, please be warned the seagulls will also take a fancy to your meal!
On the pretty harbour, you will be able to take one of the various boat trips along the coast, or take a speed boat for those that dare to ride!
Scarborough Town Centre is just a 10 minute walk uphill from the beach.
Great for keen walkers, our property is situated a stones throw away from the Cleveland Way, along coastal pathways (it can be very challenging in places) the pathway runs along the North Bay and will take you as far as whitby.
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Cleveland Way
Great for keen walkers, our property is situated a stones throw away from the Cleveland Way, along coastal pathways (it can be very challenging in places) the pathway runs along the North Bay and will take you as far as whitby.
A beautiful place, highly recommend anyone to visit if they are in the area. About 30 minute drive from Scarborough, Robin Hoods Bay has an array of little shops, cafes, pubs, a lovely little beach and if low tide you can walk along the beach to the next bay called Boggle Hole. Be warned however, Robin Hoods Bay is very steep in places!
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Robin Hood's Bay
A beautiful place, highly recommend anyone to visit if they are in the area. About 30 minute drive from Scarborough, Robin Hoods Bay has an array of little shops, cafes, pubs, a lovely little beach and if low tide you can walk along the beach to the next bay called Boggle Hole. Be warned however, Robin Hoods Bay is very steep in places!
Beautiful place to visit, finish off a tasty cream tea/lunch by visiting their on-site waterfall. Approx 20 minute drive.
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Falling Foss Tea Garden
Beautiful place to visit, finish off a tasty cream tea/lunch by visiting their on-site waterfall. Approx 20 minute drive.
Around 30 minute drive from Scarborough, Dalby Forest is a must whilst visiting the area, beautiful walks and scenery, fantastic play area for families.
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Dalby Forest
Around 30 minute drive from Scarborough, Dalby Forest is a must whilst visiting the area, beautiful walks and scenery, fantastic play area for families.
Music Venue
Brilliant venue, have attended a number of concerts over last few years, only a 10 minute walk from our property. Be prepared for all weather's (a poncho is a must)! :)
https://scarboroughopenairtheatre.com
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Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Burniston RoadBrilliant venue, have attended a number of concerts over last few years, only a 10 minute walk from our property. Be prepared for all weather's (a poncho is a must)! :)
https://scarboroughopenairtheatre.com
Theatre/Cinema
One of Scarborough's oldest buildings, formally an Odeon Cinema, Stephen Joseph Theatre holds various shows/productions throughout the year, in addition to a cinema. 15 min walk from our property.
https://www.sjt.uk.com
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Stephen Joseph Theatre
WestboroughOne of Scarborough's oldest buildings, formally an Odeon Cinema, Stephen Joseph Theatre holds various shows/productions throughout the year, in addition to a cinema. 15 min walk from our property.
https://www.sjt.uk.com
Just a 2 minute walk from our property. Hollywood Plaza is the oldest and only cinema we have in Scarborough, showing the latest blockbuster movies.
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Hollywood Plaza Cinema
159 N Marine RdJust a 2 minute walk from our property. Hollywood Plaza is the oldest and only cinema we have in Scarborough, showing the latest blockbuster movies.
Historic building on the South side of Scarborough, with various acts on throughout the year.
Easy to get to by taking the open top bus from North Bay to South Bay (£6 return per adult).
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Scarborough Spa
Historic building on the South side of Scarborough, with various acts on throughout the year.
Easy to get to by taking the open top bus from North Bay to South Bay (£6 return per adult).
Waterpark
Very popular waterpark for families or visit their wellness spa for pure relaxation.... 10 minute walk from our property (up quite a steep hill) Prices are a little steep @ £18.00 for waterpark access per adult for 3 hours (you must prebook to guarantee a slot).
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Alpamare
Very popular waterpark for families or visit their wellness spa for pure relaxation.... 10 minute walk from our property (up quite a steep hill) Prices are a little steep @ £18.00 for waterpark access per adult for 3 hours (you must prebook to guarantee a slot).
Fancy trying your hand at surfing or some other watersport? Dexters is situated at the Sands complex on North Bay beach, they offer various lessons/wetsuit/surfboard/kayak hire. Only a 5-10 minute walk from our property.
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Dexters Surf Shop, School & Hire Centre Ltd
North Bay PromenadeFancy trying your hand at surfing or some other watersport? Dexters is situated at the Sands complex on North Bay beach, they offer various lessons/wetsuit/surfboard/kayak hire. Only a 5-10 minute walk from our property.
Attraction
Very popular with families (and couples), take a ride on the miniature railway along to the Sealife Centre (15 mins). £4.50 return trip per adult.
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North Bay Railway
Burniston RoadVery popular with families (and couples), take a ride on the miniature railway along to the Sealife Centre (15 mins). £4.50 return trip per adult.
Great to go to on a rainy day, see the seals, penguins, otters and variety of fish, you can spend roughly 3-4 hours here watching the various shows throughout the day (plus visit to their cafe) £19.95 per adult. Combine your visit with a trip on the miniature railway from North Bay (£4.50/adult return).
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Sea Life Scarborough
Scalby Mills RoadGreat to go to on a rainy day, see the seals, penguins, otters and variety of fish, you can spend roughly 3-4 hours here watching the various shows throughout the day (plus visit to their cafe) £19.95 per adult. Combine your visit with a trip on the miniature railway from North Bay (£4.50/adult return).
Only a 10 minute walk from our property, Scarborough market is a must to visit! Having recently undergone a £2.7m refurb, it is home to a variety of local vendors you will find fresh bread, fruit, seafood, a number of cafes are also inside this wonderful building. Just underneath the market, you will find the vaults with approx 20 shops selling anything from vintage records, jewellery, clothing etc. It also hosts a number of music events throughout the year.
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Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults
Saint Helen's SquareOnly a 10 minute walk from our property, Scarborough market is a must to visit! Having recently undergone a £2.7m refurb, it is home to a variety of local vendors you will find fresh bread, fruit, seafood, a number of cafes are also inside this wonderful building. Just underneath the market, you will find the vaults with approx 20 shops selling anything from vintage records, jewellery, clothing etc. It also hosts a number of music events throughout the year.
The Rotunda Museum is one of the oldest purpose-built museums still in use in the UK. The curved grade II listed building was constructed in 1829 as one of the country's first purpose-built museums. The museum houses one of the foremost collections of jurassic geology.
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Rotunda Museum
Vernon RoadThe Rotunda Museum is one of the oldest purpose-built museums still in use in the UK. The curved grade II listed building was constructed in 1829 as one of the country's first purpose-built museums. The museum houses one of the foremost collections of jurassic geology.
Originally used as one of the rescue boats in Dunkirk, since used as a pleasure boat taking passengers sightseeing along the scarborough coast. The Regal Lady is now in retirement, but you will find it moored in the harbour and open most days for drinks until late in the evening!
Regal Lady Dunkirk Experience
Originally used as one of the rescue boats in Dunkirk, since used as a pleasure boat taking passengers sightseeing along the scarborough coast. The Regal Lady is now in retirement, but you will find it moored in the harbour and open most days for drinks until late in the evening!
Woodend museum is situated in The Crescent in the centre of town, with various displays of local art (Free entry) great to visit on a rainy day! It also hosts various themed events throughout the year.
Woodend Gallery
Woodend museum is situated in The Crescent in the centre of town, with various displays of local art (Free entry) great to visit on a rainy day! It also hosts various themed events throughout the year.
Situated in North Bay, an impressive statue "Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers" created by sculptor Ray Lonsdale which overlooks the North Bay. He is made from weathering steel, the sculpture depicts Freddie Gilroy, a former soldier who participated in the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, sitting on a bench in his old age.
Freddie Gilroy Sculpture
10 Royal Albert DrSituated in North Bay, an impressive statue "Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers" created by sculptor Ray Lonsdale which overlooks the North Bay. He is made from weathering steel, the sculpture depicts Freddie Gilroy, a former soldier who participated in the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, sitting on a bench in his old age.
Food Scene
Beautiful food, one of our go to's for a treat. Service can be a little slow at times but worth the wait! Booking in advance advisable, especially at peak times!
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Kam Sang
1-3 N Marine RdBeautiful food, one of our go to's for a treat. Service can be a little slow at times but worth the wait! Booking in advance advisable, especially at peak times!
Lovely ambiance and food, just a 10-15 minute walk from our property, on the main strip into town, new Irish Bar called McGintys just a few doors away.
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Scarborough Tandoori Restaurant
50 St Thomas StLovely ambiance and food, just a 10-15 minute walk from our property, on the main strip into town, new Irish Bar called McGintys just a few doors away.
Beautiful, authentic Italian...I would say the best in Scarborough. Advance booking is most definitely recommended, can be very busy at peak times!
10-15 minute walk from the property.
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Giannis Italian Restaurant
13 Victoria RdBeautiful, authentic Italian...I would say the best in Scarborough. Advance booking is most definitely recommended, can be very busy at peak times!
10-15 minute walk from the property.
Lovely authentic food, little bit pricey. Advance booking needed!
Just a 5 minute walk from our property.
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Az Restaurant
89 Columbus RavineLovely authentic food, little bit pricey. Advance booking needed!
Just a 5 minute walk from our property.
Amazing burgers, very popular with locals, not a very big restaurant, definitely recommend booking in advance! 10 minute walk from our property.
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Cowshed Restaurant
94-100 St Thomas StAmazing burgers, very popular with locals, not a very big restaurant, definitely recommend booking in advance! 10 minute walk from our property.
Really lovely place, serving light meals, breakfast, burgers etc. Or just sit and have drinks outside. Very popular and can be extremely busy at peak times. Advance booking not available, walk ins only.
2 minutes from our property.
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The Hideout Cafe Kitchen & Bar
173 Columbus RavineReally lovely place, serving light meals, breakfast, burgers etc. Or just sit and have drinks outside. Very popular and can be extremely busy at peak times. Advance booking not available, walk ins only.
2 minutes from our property.
Lovely traditional pub grub, with a nice beer garden at the rear. Sunday lunches here are highly recommended! Yum!
5 minute walk from property.
The Albert
58 N Marine RdLovely traditional pub grub, with a nice beer garden at the rear. Sunday lunches here are highly recommended! Yum!
5 minute walk from property.
Lovely bar meals are served here, popular with locals. Sky sports in bar area.
10 minute walk from property!
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Playa de Scarborough
Lovely bar meals are served here, popular with locals. Sky sports in bar area.
10 minute walk from property!
You can't come to scarborough without having fish n chips! Wackers is situated in the Town Centre.
15 minute walk into town.
Wackers Scarborough
1 Vernon RoadYou can't come to scarborough without having fish n chips! Wackers is situated in the Town Centre.
15 minute walk into town.
Another popular fish n chippy in the town centre. The restaurant is situated up 2 flights of stairs.
15 minute walk from our property
Mother Hubbard
43 WestboroughAnother popular fish n chippy in the town centre. The restaurant is situated up 2 flights of stairs.
15 minute walk from our property
The best fish and chip takeaway and its literally on our doorstep (2 mins) highly recommended! It is very busy at peak times but worth the wait, enjoy your fish n chips whilst sitting in Peasholm Park (just across the road) or sit on one of the many benches at the cliff top and admire the beautiful North Bay.
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North Bay Fisheries
179 Columbus RavineThe best fish and chip takeaway and its literally on our doorstep (2 mins) highly recommended! It is very busy at peak times but worth the wait, enjoy your fish n chips whilst sitting in Peasholm Park (just across the road) or sit on one of the many benches at the cliff top and admire the beautiful North Bay.
Not to be missed on your visit to Scarborough. The famous traditional ice cream parlour Scarborough's Harbour Bar established in 1945.. Try a knickerbocker glory or lemon top ice cream, they are the best!
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Harbour Bar Ltd
1-3 SandsideNot to be missed on your visit to Scarborough. The famous traditional ice cream parlour Scarborough's Harbour Bar established in 1945.. Try a knickerbocker glory or lemon top ice cream, they are the best!
Pubs
In order of proximity of the accommodation, great route!
Blink and you will miss this gem of a pub which serves real ale, only at the top of our road (next door to hollywood plaza cinema) ...there is no signage from the front and a number of visitors are not aware its there, situates at corner of queen's parade and North marine road.
Try their "Blue Moon" ale!
2-5 minute walk from our property!
North Riding Hotel
161-163 N Marine RdBlink and you will miss this gem of a pub which serves real ale, only at the top of our road (next door to hollywood plaza cinema) ...there is no signage from the front and a number of visitors are not aware its there, situates at corner of queen's parade and North marine road.
Try their "Blue Moon" ale!
2-5 minute walk from our property!
One of our regular places to visit, staff are very friendly. Lovely beer garden at the rear! Live music on weekend!
5 minute walk from our property.
The Albert
58 N Marine RdOne of our regular places to visit, staff are very friendly. Lovely beer garden at the rear! Live music on weekend!
5 minute walk from our property.
Recently opened Irish bar on the main run into the town centre. Very popular on weekends with traditional Irish music!
10 minute walk from our property.
McGintys
66 Saint Thomas StreetRecently opened Irish bar on the main run into the town centre. Very popular on weekends with traditional Irish music!
10 minute walk from our property.
Very busy pub on a weekend, very popular with the locals. They have some great live music on a weekend!
15 minute walk.
The Waterhouse
2 St Thomas StVery busy pub on a weekend, very popular with the locals. They have some great live music on a weekend!
15 minute walk.
Really love this place, save the best until last! This pub has such a good atmosphere on the main run down to the beach.
Very small inside, you may struggle to get seated at busy times. Live music on weekends.
15 minute walk from property.
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The Merchant Irish Bar
27-29 EastboroughReally love this place, save the best until last! This pub has such a good atmosphere on the main run down to the beach.
Very small inside, you may struggle to get seated at busy times. Live music on weekends.
15 minute walk from property.
Not on the main pub route, but one not to miss. This is a beautiful little spot to sit and have a drink, have a light bite or go for a paddle in the stream below. Situated in North Bay, pass the colourful chalets, the pub is just behind the Sealife Centre,
Old Scalby Mills station
Not on the main pub route, but one not to miss. This is a beautiful little spot to sit and have a drink, have a light bite or go for a paddle in the stream below. Situated in North Bay, pass the colourful chalets, the pub is just behind the Sealife Centre,