Top Things to do in Scarborough
What to do and see in Scarborough, England: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Scarborough, United Kingdom including Peasholm Park, Central Tramway Company, Scarborough North Bay Railway, Scarborough Castle, Playdale Farm Park, The Scarborough Fair Collection, Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough Beach, Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers, Sea Life Scarborough.
Restaurants in Scarborough
1. Peasholm Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,954 reviews
Reviewed By rayeathealthy - Scarborough, United Kingdom
spend the day at peasholm park,feeding the ducks or squirrels ,riding the dragon boats around the lake or taking a walk along the many paths through wooded paths and watching the ducks along the stream way. Throw coins in the wishing well or play golf for any age On some days there is a naval battle. Fantastic to watch
2. Central Tramway Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 633 reviews
Central Tramway is Scarborough’s Victorian cliff railway on the historic South Bay. Opened in 1881 the company carries 500,000 passengers a year and is preserving the heritage of the site for future generations.
3. Scarborough North Bay Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 985 reviews
We are 100% wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Dogs are welcome at the North Bay Railway but must be kept on a short lead. North Bay Heritage Railway, Sky Trail & Historic Water Chute Scarborough is one of the towns top seaside destinations. As One of Scarborough’s top seaside attractions the North Bay Heritage Railway, Sky Trail and Historic Water Chute are a great family day out. The locomotives, scenery and history of the railway all add up to make it a fantastic day. Great way to travel to Scarborough Sea Life Centre with our regular public transport train service. The Scampi Shack takeaway offer Whitby Seafood as well as drinks and takeaway tea and coffee. Yorkshire's smallest pub the Boatman's Tavern serves real ale and is located next to the boating lake. At our Peasholm Station we have a well stocked gift shop perfect for picking up gifts and memorabilia. Please check website for seasonal opening dates and times.
4. Scarborough Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,131 reviews
BLUE BADGE PARKING ONLY IS AVAILABLE. OTHER PARKING PLEASE USE LOCAL PAY & DISPLAY. Head through the imposing gatehouse and step into 3,000 years of history. Explore the castle headland with one of our experienced guides for FREE or embark on your own journey through history with one of our audio tours and gain a fascinating insight into its past, from Iron Age settlements, to the Roman signal station and medieval chapel. The castle's heyday was in the 12th century when it was developed by Henry II and King John. This mighty castle has seen action in some of England's most defining battles. It was twice besieged by Parliamentarians in the Civil War, and has defended king and country from the Jacobites, Napoleon and the German Kaiser, when it came under bombardment during the First World War.
Reviewed By ArianneWolf - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
Scarborough Castle is steeped in history and the dominant landmark over this lovely seaside town. It is owned by English Heritage and so is free to members. I would advise that it is best visited on a lovely, bright blue sky day (any time of year though) to get the best ambience. The sun lighting up the stonework is awesome and we saw enjoyed it today on a lovely winter outing! You only need to spot the castle as you approach Scarborough to realise that there is a bit of a pull to get up there, but the paths are good. A lovely very unspoiled historical site with no gimmicks - bliss! There are picnic tables and light refreshments available. Dog friendly too. Whether local or a visitor do take a look. We love it.
5. Playdale Farm Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 656 reviews
Farm park visitor centre,family attraction with farm animals,play areas,gift shop and cafe
Reviewed By June1241 - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
We went on the first of August we were on holiday in filey and found a brochure we went as a family of 9 .six adults and 3 children .it is absolutely amazing everyone loved it It cost 60 pounds for everyone you can stay all day if you want .there is something for everyone loads of animals large and small indoor and out door play areas .the most amazing hay barn play area everyone enjoyed zip wires ride on tractors for smaller children beautiful cafe food was fantastic outside eating area if you want to bring a picnic I would highly recommend a visit fantastic day enjoyed by all
6. The Scarborough Fair Collection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 748 reviews
The Scarborough Fair Collection hosts a magnificent working collection of Vintage Cars, Steam Engines, Vintage Fairground Rides and Mechanical Organs topped off with a 2 'Mighty' Wurlitzer Organs in our spacious ballroom. We host tea dances every Wednesday afternoon and Michael Lester playing the "Mighty" Wurlitzer every Thursday afternoon.Our unique venue is also available for private hire and wedding receptions. We have special events throughout the year and a Christmas Spectacular Show
Reviewed By lozaruss
great place to visit ,brought back many memories of old rides in scarborough (and other fairgrounds) that have sadly now gone(especially the caterpillar, there used to be one at belle vue manchester) not only can you marvel at the wonderful old rides, but for a modest fee of a quid(dont even think you can get a sea front ice cream for that now) you can actually ride em, lots of other great stuff to do too, working old penny arcade, vintage bikes cars wagons buses, working and playing wurlitser organ, great cafe snack facilitys along with a bar for a nice refreshing pint ! exceptiional feew hours spent in here on a grey rainy day !
7. Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 594 reviews
Scarborough's Open Air Theatre is the largest in Europe, with the original being built by Scarborough Corporation in the 1930s. Since the open air theatre was re-launched in 2010 by Her Majesty the Queen, after a £3.5M refurbishment. Over the last few years, Scarborough Open Air Theatre has played host to some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Elton John, Jessie J, Boyzone, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, JLS, Status Quo and McFly to name a few. For all the latest information regarding this fantastic venue, including upcoming shows, please visit our website, like us on Facebook (OpenAirTheatre) and follow us on Twitter (ScarboroughOAT).
Reviewed By AntonyE250 - Barnsley, United Kingdom
This was an amazing concert in a brilliant setting , the view was amazing and a great time had by all.
8. Scarborough Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,414 reviews
Reviewed By 308lynnb - Northampton, United Kingdom
A good walk from the scarborough spa, where they had a band playing, walk along the sea front, with plenty to see n do, the harbour is a good place to sit n watch too, the stroll to the North bay is a nice walk, with the castle ruins above you and sea to watch the dolphins playing, we were lucky enough to spot dolphins a few times, we went to visit Peasholm park, which I know from when I was a child and we used to holiday in Scarborough, many moons ago...the sea life centre is at the far point in the North Bay.... we were lucky with the weather and was able to enjoy the view in the sunshine....
9. Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By Ridolfi - York, United Kingdom
Positioned on the North Bay, this statue looks out to sea, telling the story of Freddie Gilroy. Any passerby who is willing to pause for a few minutes and read his story will be richly rewarded with a tale of an ordinary man who lived in extraordinary times. It represents the people - like Freddie - who were pulled out of their day-to-day lives because of war, who experienced heart-wrenching events and whose lives would never be the same again. A miner from County Durham, Freddie was drafted into the allied army during WW2, and was amongst the troops who entered the concentration camp of Bergen-Belsen shortly after the end of the war. The images would haunt him for the rest of his life, as they liberated 60,000 emaciated prisoners and discovered thousands of corpses (the remaining prisoners were so malnourished that 13,000 people would die shortly after their liberation). The statue - through its rusty steelwork, expression, posture - makes you want to join Freddie in looking out to the sea and contemplate. Whether that's thinking about his story and those that lived through such terrifying times, or whether you take a little time out from your busy life to pause and give yourself a minute to look out and breath in the sea air.
10. Sea Life Scarborough
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3,569 reviews
Yikes! Brave the Rainforest Adventure… opening February Half Term. Shh! Do you hear that? An adventure is calling! A storm has hit SEA LIFE Scarborough and Ranger Andy needs your help to unearth what lies beneath the surface of the Rainforest. Immerse yourself in a world of creepy crawlies, lurking lizards and curious critters. Come just centimetres away from Green Tree Pythons, and be mesmerised at the incredible colours of the Poison Arrow Dart Frog. Dive into an underwater adventure at Sea Life Scarborough and journey through the world’s different oceans and shores as you make your way around the unique indoor and outdoor attraction. With over 1,000 creatures in 50 incredible displays, there is something for everyone to see on a trip to Sea Life Scarborough.
Reviewed By jlow71 - Bloxwich, United Kingdom
Came here for a visit parking reasonable price and after you have visited the sealife centre there is the beach close by which was great to explore in the rock pools sea life centre was clean with loads of things to see
