Scarborough

Travel Guide
South Bay Beach featuring a beach and a coastal town
Gaze up at the iconic limestone cliffs rising from the North Sea in this lively town with a history of explorers.

Scarborough is a coastal town full of traditions, family activities and historic landmarks. It has pleasant beaches with amusement arcades and pubs that attract visitors during summer. Learn about the apprenticeship of one of Europe’s foremost explorers in this port commune.

Among the town’s most historic attractions is the North Bay Railway, which has been running for almost a century. Take the kids on a ride on the miniature railway and learn to control the train yourself. Discover the complex’s range of fun activities, allowing you to walk on water in a hamster ball and balance as you cross elevated ropes and beams.

Rent a boat for a serene trip around the lake in Peasholm Park. It features a hilltop pagoda on an island in the lake. Gather around the lake for a concert or naval warfare battle.

Several beaches surround the town the main two are North Bay Beach and South Bay Beach. Relish the tranquility around the wild terrain of North Bay. Near South Bay, visit the pubs, bars and boutiques facing the sea.

Spend hours looking around the fascinating exhibits in the Captain Cook Memorial Museum. Learn about James Cook and his adventures into a world unknown to Europeans. The museum is based in the house where he served as an apprentice.

Try local specialties, such as fish and chips and other seafood at a restaurant overlooking the town’s limestone cliffs and the North Sea. The locals are known as Scarborians. Enjoy the warm summers with a trip to the beach. Wrap up warm in the windy winter.

The town in Yorkshire County is on the North Sea coast in northeastern England. It is near the cities of York, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Hull. Drive north for 4 or 5 hours from London to reach the coastal town.

Scarborough is a place of thrilling family adventure based around the traditions of the seafaring explorers from the past.

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough
Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough
3 out of 5
St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, England
The price is RM193 per night from 16 May to 17 May
RM193
per night
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Scarborough. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a beach locale, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
5.6/10 (1,853 reviews)
Very good hotel but beds too hard
"Room & service was great, clean & fresh. Bed was clean but a bit on the hard side, not good for someone disabled, woke up in considerable back pain but can't complain about anything else."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Britannia Grand Hotel Scarborough
Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
4 out of 5
The Esplanade, Scarborough, England
The price is RM349 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
RM349
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice pleasant stay, enjoyed the area very much, huge rooms. Id say if being very critical a little tired but thats the normal for period property. Would come back"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Crown Spa Hotel Scarborough by Compass Hospitality
The Royal Hotel
The Royal Hotel
3.5 out of 5
St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, England
The price is RM292 per night from 16 May to 17 May
RM292
per night
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Scarborough. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Happy with my weekend
"Don't like the cashless operation I think the hotel is understaffed. I had no issues with the premises including my room. The public areas have been improved since the last time I was"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

The Royal Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sea View House
Sea View House
3.5 out of 5
4 Peel Terrace, Scarborough, England
Stay at this apartment in Scarborough. Enjoy housekeeping. Popular attractions Scarborough Open Air Theatre and YMCA Theatre are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
Dangerous staircase
"The property has some maintenance issues that need sorting. Carpet to bathroom and bedroom is loose. Its a curved staircase and its very dangerous. I asked about fixing it which i was told would be done by handyman. All he did was tuck it in so within a day was loose again which caused an accident. ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2023

Sea View House
Five Star Stays
Five Star Stays
4 out of 5
10-11 Main Street Seamer, Seamer, Scarborough, England
Stay at this 4-star cottage in Scarborough. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Scarborough Open Air Theatre and Scarborough ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"Cottage was amazingly my really clean, and the decor was amazing will definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2024

Five Star Stays
The Sands - Sea Front Apartments
The Sands - Sea Front Apartments
5 out of 5
Unit 6, Kepwick House, Peasholm Gap, Scarborough, England
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Scarborough. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Scarborough Open Air Theatre and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
"Great location with helpful and friendly staff but it was very difficult to get a decent flow of hot water in the shower."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2024

The Sands - Sea Front Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Scarborough

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
23 Mar 2020

Great place for all ages

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
11 Mar 2020

Quiet shopping poor

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
9 Mar 2020

Out of season, so public transport terrible.

5/5 - Excellent

Peterwatson
3 Mar 2020

Just went for a few days, to see the opera , everything went to plan not far to walk to the theatre and easy to get back to the cavendish,

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
4 Feb 2020

Lots of places in and around Scarborough

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
31 Jan 2020

Love Scarborough will be back but will stay at the grand hotel