Scarborough Days Out Attractions and Places To Visit in Scarborough

Adventure and Active Days Out In Scarborough

The Cinder Track

The Cinder Track is a walking and cycling track between Whitby and Scarborough. The 21.7 mile track follows a coastal route and offers some stunning sea views.

Timberjacks Axe Throwing

Outdoor range located in the heart of Scarborough. Unleash your inner lumberjack.

Oliver’s Mount road race circuit is England’s only natural ‘road’ race track. The challenging undulating track is situated just five minutes from Scarborough’s beach front, England’s oldest seaside resort.

Scarborough Surf School

Using years of coaching and personal surfing experience we have refined our lessons to make sure you get the best possible result from your time with us. Our professional and encouraging coaches will get you up and surfing with good technique, confidence and style whilst having a whole lot of fun along the way!

Dexters Surf

Based at Scarborough North Bay, Dexter's offer Surf, Paddleboard, Kayaking, and Bodyboarding lessons for all ages and abilities. They also provide equipment rental all year round. Water-sports clubs are run daily, along with coastline SUP & Kayak tours which are a must!

The Street Climbing Wall - Scarborough

The Street is home to a 10m, professionally set, climbing wall with 5 top ropes and c.14 routes graded from 4 to 7

Skylark Fishing Trips

Skylark sea fishing trips from 3 hours to longer expeditions, individuals or groups. Full support and equipment provided.

Scarborough Speedboat Rides

Experience the thrill of an 8-minute speedboat ride across the stunning bays of Scarborough. With exciting twists and turns, this ride promises fun for the whole family.

Animal Attractions - Scarborough

Sea Life Scarborough

Scarborough, North Yorkshire
More than 2500 creatures - Dive into an amazing underwater world and take a fascinating journey to the ocean depths as you discover amazing creatures at this attraction

Playdale Farm Park

Scarborough, North Yorkshire
The huge indoor play area includes soft play area, tractor zone, adventure trail and much more! The Animal Barn and Interactive Paddocks are designed so the children can see animals in a natural farm environment.

Animal Days Out in Yorkshire

Yorkshire farm, animal and wildlife days out. Discover local wildlife, Yorkshire farm animals and more exotic creatures from far flung lands and seas.

Art & Galleries in Scarborough

Scarborough Art Gallery

Scarborough Art Gallery houses the borough’s permanent collection of fine art, which has grown through gifts, bequests and purchases since its beginnings in 1947, reflecting the vibrant mix of the community and its cultural heritage.

Old Parcels Office Artspace.

Housed in a grade II listed building located on Scarborough Station, the space now provides 7 artist studios, and 2 gallery/events spaces. Since it opened in September 2021 the OPO has received almost 20,000 visitors

Crafty Creations

Choose from a wide range of potteries to paint and make your own or opt for a glass fusing session, both with your products to take away.

Mrs Pots Pots

There’s something for everyone to discover on the studio shelves. Pots and plates and curiously quirky characters, all ready and waiting for you to paint.

Entertainment Venues in Scarborough

Scarborough Spa

The grand Victorian Scarborough Spa holds a commending view over South Bay and is a premier venue for comedy, music and show on the Yorkshire Coast.

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Scarborough Open Air Theatre has been existence since the 1930's, following a refusbishment in 20120 it has been bringing some of the biggest names and shows to Scarborough.

Stephen Joseph Theatre

The Stephen Joseph Theatre is an independent theatre, housed in a beautifully-restored 1930s Odeon cinema, home to our famous theatre-in-the-round which was the first of its kind in the world.

Hollywood Plaza Cinema

Located cloase to the headland, the Hollywood Plaze show the latest releases and blockbusters.

Food and Drink Attractions in Scarborough

The Harbour Bar

The Alonzi family have been making and selling ice cream in Scarborough since the turn of the last century, th eHArbour is still producing and selling ice-cream and sundaes the tradiitional milk bar style venue.

Scarborough Brewery Tours

Discover the history of the brewery and tour the brewing process. Includes a tasting session and Q & A with the brewer.

Crofts Chocolate - Chocolate Workshops

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth and indulge your passion for chocolate at our deliciously fun chocolate workshop. The 1.5 to 2-hour workshop is the perfect opportunity to learn about the art of chocolate-making and create your own delectable chocolate treats to take home and enjoy.

Free Things To Do in Scarborough

Regal Lady Dunkirk Experience

Permanently moored Free to enter Dunkirk Little Ship based in Scarborough Harbour, North Yorkshire which rescued over 1200 soldiers during 3 trips to Dunkirk. We have a bar and areas to sit inside and out with panaramic views of both harbours

Scarborough North Bay

The quieter and less developed of Scarborough's bay. North Bay has a wide sandy beach, the bay is popular with families, rock pooling and for surfers.

Scarborough South Bay

A wide sandy beach with a traditional seaside feel. Close to the town centre the beach is next to amusements, the harbour and ice-cream parlours.

Peasholm Park

Peasholm Park has been designed within a natural glen with a stream running through it which culminates in the lake at the bottom. As you walk up the glen there are many choices of paths to take.In the summer months rowing boats and pedalos can be hired.

South Cliff Gardens

The coastal gardens and woodland boast an Italian garden, rose garden, the spa bridge and star map. Explore the paths to discover the pocket parks amongst the woodland and stunning views.

Royal Albert Park

Situated on the headland close to Scarborough Castle, the park has stunning views, woodland walks, a skate park and cafe.

Free Things to do in Yorkshire

Free attractions days out and things to do in Yorkshire.

Fun Attractions in Scarborough

Terror Tower

Inspired by the best horror movies Terror Tower is a Haunted House attraction with a serious twist, combining live actors, animated scenes and special effects. Featuring eleven different scenes covering three storeys in two buildings.

Mr E Escape Room

Themed Escape Rooms and experiences. War, wizard and high seas thememed rooms are just a small selection of the rooms on offer.

Luna Park

Go head-to-head with Lightning McQueen on Race-o-Rama. Send your adrenaline wild on the Cyclone. Win irresistible prizes on Hook-a-Duck. Offering rides, games, and events for the whole family, Luna Park is home to all-age fun.

Pirate Adventure Mini Golf

Get ready to board the Jolly Roger and join us for a game of Pirate Adventure Mini Golf at SEA LIFE Scarborough! Jump aboard and navigate yer very own Jolly Roger round galleons, treasure chests and gunpowder barrels.

Hollywood Plaza Cinema

Located cloase to the headland, the Hollywood Plaze show the latest releases and blockbusters.

Alpamare - Scarborough

With pools, slides and a wellness centre Alpamare in Scarborough is more than a Lido. The three pools, include a wave pool, an infintiy pool and the warm outdoor garden pool with temperatures of 35 degrees.

Olympia - Scarborough

12 lane Ten Pin Bowling Alley, with its modernised interior and updated scoring system is a fantastic place to relax. Bar, Arcade, darts and Karaoke.

Historic Buildings in Scarborough

Scarborough Castle

With its stunning location, fascinating history and panoramic views over the coast, Scarborough Castle is one of North Yorkshire’s finest historic sites. This once-mighty fortress has endured attacks from Vikings, medieval barons, Tudor rebels and a Parliamentary army during an epic Civil War siege.

view down the 99 steps into Whitby town and harbour with the sea in the background

Whitby Things To Do

A beautiful and historic seaside town, Whitby is great for literature fans, history fanatics and a traditional seaside location. The picturesque coastline and harbour is ideal for walks and outdoor activities.

Historic Buildings in Yorkshire

Yorkshire is packed full of history - our landscape is shaped with history from castles to stately homes, viking forts to industrial revolution mills.

Museums in Scarborough

Rotunda Museum

Opened in 1829, the Rotunda Museum is one of the world’s first purpose-built museums and was built to a design suggested by William ‘Strata’ Smith, known as the father of English Geology. The interior, with its fascinating Georgian gallery.

Scarborough Fair Collection

The Scarborough Fair Collection hosts a magnificent working collection of Vintage Cars, Steam Engines, Vintage Fairground Rides and Mechanical Organs topped off with a ‘Mighty’ Wurlitzer Organ in our spacious ballroom.

Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre

A community run museum which explores Scarborough's history and relationship with the sea. From maritme culture to Scarborough at war and Scarbrough's role as the first seaside resort.

Regal Lady Dunkirk Experience

Outdoor Spaces in Scarborough

Scarborough North Bay

The quieter and less developed of Scarborough's bay. North Bay has a wide sandy beach, the bay is popular with families, rock pooling and for surfers.

Scarborough South Bay

A wide sandy beach with a traditional seaside feel. Close to the town centre the beach is next to amusements, the harbour and ice-cream parlours.

View of Roseberry Topping in the sunshine with bluebells growing in the foreground.

North York Moors Things To Do

One of Yorkshire's National Parks, a wild area dotted with villages, historic buildings and home to a section of Yorkshire's coastline. Great for outdoor activities.

Parks and Gardens in Scarborough

Peasholm Park

South Cliff Gardens

The coastal gardens and woodland boast an Italian garden, rose garden, the spa bridge and star map. Explore the paths to discover the pocket parks amongst the woodland and stunning views.

Royal Albert Park

Situated on the headland close to Scarborough Castle, the park has stunning views, woodland walks, a skate park and cafe.

Rail and Transport Attractions in Scarborough

North Bay Railway

One of Scarborough’s top seaside attractions, the locomotives, scenery and history of the railway all add up to make it a fantastic day. The Scarborough North Bay Railway is a great way to travel to Scarborough Sea Life Centre with our regular public transport service train.

Central Tramway

Built in 1881, the Central Tramway Company Scarborough Limited is a Victorian cliff railway on the Yorkshire coast. One of the oldest cliff railways still running in the UK.

Shoreline Suncruisers

Route 109 runs open top buses every day in the summer between North Bay and the Scarborough Spa

Spa Cliff Lift

The Scarborough South Cliff Tramway Company Limited was created in 1873, with the business objective of constructing a cliff lift that would link the South Cliff Esplanade to the Scarborough Spa, which at this point was the most popular music venue outside of London.

Sightseeing and Tours

Scarborough Sea Wall Heritage Trail

31 engraved granite information panels are installed on the mile-long Marine Drive. Each 'Porthole in Time' tells a small part of Scarborough’s rich and varied history.

Scarborough Tours and Guides

Discover more with Scarborough tours and guides from folklore and history trails, to smugglera and pirates or after dark try a ghost tour.

Treasure Trails in Scarborough

Explore Scarborough on a Treasure Trail. With five missions and quests to choose each exploring differnet parts of Scarborough.