Sightseeing
This English Heritage site is the gem of Scarborough. The castle itself is worth a visit just for the views but also makes a fascinating visit for those who love a bit of history.
87 locals recommend
Scarborough Castle
This English Heritage site is the gem of Scarborough. The castle itself is worth a visit just for the views but also makes a fascinating visit for those who love a bit of history.
The more peaceful of the two bays, North Bay promenade spans from the headland to the Sealife Centre. Lined with pretty and well maintained beach huts (which can be hired from the main offices in the large modern building) the promenade makes a pleasant stroll even on the busier days.
9 locals recommend
North Bay Promenade
North Bay PromenadeThe more peaceful of the two bays, North Bay promenade spans from the headland to the Sealife Centre. Lined with pretty and well maintained beach huts (which can be hired from the main offices in the large modern building) the promenade makes a pleasant stroll even on the busier days.
A beautifully designed park with some hidden gems. You can take a dragon themed paddle boat around the lake, walk up to the oriental garden at the top of the island or explore the peaceful glen areas. The park is a 20 minute walk from our house and can be part of your route to North Bay.
73 locals recommend
Peasholm Park
A beautifully designed park with some hidden gems. You can take a dragon themed paddle boat around the lake, walk up to the oriental garden at the top of the island or explore the peaceful glen areas. The park is a 20 minute walk from our house and can be part of your route to North Bay.
A fun day out for all. Why not enjoy a drink or some food at Old Scalby Mills after?
50 locals recommend
Sea Life Scarborough
Scalby Mills RoadA fun day out for all. Why not enjoy a drink or some food at Old Scalby Mills after?
The classic British sea side with a beautiful golden beach, amusements and fish and chips galore!
28 locals recommend
South Bay Beach
The classic British sea side with a beautiful golden beach, amusements and fish and chips galore!
Often themed around the historic Yorkshire coast, the rotunda hosts some fascinating exhibitions.
30 locals recommend
Rotunda Museum
Vernon RoadOften themed around the historic Yorkshire coast, the rotunda hosts some fascinating exhibitions.
Recently renovated and developed into a modern market hall with an award winning baker and butcher, plus a selection of eateries and independent outlets
13 locals recommend
Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults
Saint Helen's SquareRecently renovated and developed into a modern market hall with an award winning baker and butcher, plus a selection of eateries and independent outlets
A varied and interesting look at times gone by
Scarborough Fair Collection & Vintage Transport Museum
A varied and interesting look at times gone by
Food scene
Tuscany Too
6 Filey RdHighly rated, authentic Italian restaurant
The Chapel House Hotel & Restaurant Scarborough
28 Ramshill RdThe Green Room brasserie
19-25 Bar StPerfect for a special occasion! Good value fine dining.
Cowshed Restaurant
94-100 St Thomas StGreat gourmet burgers! Amazing sides!
A decent quality curry and quick to deliver if you fancy a takeaway. Alternatively sit in for half price food on a Wednesday and Sunday (cash only).
13 locals recommend
Scarborough Tandoori Restaurant
50 St Thomas StA decent quality curry and quick to deliver if you fancy a takeaway. Alternatively sit in for half price food on a Wednesday and Sunday (cash only).
Best Chinese in Scarborough (in our opinion). Park using a disc on North Marine Road or there's a pay and display carpark opposite.
15 locals recommend
Kam Sang
1-3 N Marine RdBest Chinese in Scarborough (in our opinion). Park using a disc on North Marine Road or there's a pay and display carpark opposite.
Whilst the decor may be a little eccentric the fish and chips are great. See if you can get a window seat upstairs.
6 locals recommend
The Famous Fish Pan
28 Foreshore RdWhilst the decor may be a little eccentric the fish and chips are great. See if you can get a window seat upstairs.
Arguably the best ice cream on South Bay (sorry Harbour Bar fans). For a real treat - try a "creation"
Holy Cow
7 SandsideArguably the best ice cream on South Bay (sorry Harbour Bar fans). For a real treat - try a "creation"
Pepe Verde
35 Huntriss RowThe best takeaway pizzas in town!
Olivers Mount Restaurant
Great for brunch with spectacular views over Scarborough!
Good pub food and local ales, one of our favourites for a chilled out drink or dinner.
Old Scalby Mills station
Good pub food and local ales, one of our favourites for a chilled out drink or dinner.
Walks and bike rides
The path runs both north and south of Scarborough. Good starting points are the Spa (south towards Filey) or Old Scalby Mills (North towards Whitby)
35 locals recommend
Cleveland Way
The path runs both north and south of Scarborough. Good starting points are the Spa (south towards Filey) or Old Scalby Mills (North towards Whitby)
Enjoy a walk/ride along the old railway line from Scarborough to Whitby. Why not stop at the Hayburn Wyke for a tasty lunch on your way. The start of the Cinder Track is just a 10 minute walk from our house down Woodland Ravine.
10 locals recommend
Cinder Track
Old Scarborough to Whitby Railway (Cinder Track)Enjoy a walk/ride along the old railway line from Scarborough to Whitby. Why not stop at the Hayburn Wyke for a tasty lunch on your way. The start of the Cinder Track is just a 10 minute walk from our house down Woodland Ravine.
Outside of Scarborough
RSPB Bempton Cliffs Seabird Centre
Cliff LaneVillages don't get much prettier than this! Home to Matthewson's of Bangers and Cash fame.
33 locals recommend
Thornton Dale
Villages don't get much prettier than this! Home to Matthewson's of Bangers and Cash fame.
Whitby
A spectacular stretch of sand with a little cafe at the top (fairly steep walk down from the carpark)
21 locals recommend
Hunmanby Gap
A spectacular stretch of sand with a little cafe at the top (fairly steep walk down from the carpark)
Craft shops, pretty houses and a couple of good pubs, Robin Hood's Bay is focused around the pedestrian only path down to the beach. Don't be tempted to try driving down (it's not allowed but some try anyway!), park at the top and be prepared for the steep walk down and back up.
156 locals recommend
Robin Hood's Bay
Craft shops, pretty houses and a couple of good pubs, Robin Hood's Bay is focused around the pedestrian only path down to the beach. Don't be tempted to try driving down (it's not allowed but some try anyway!), park at the top and be prepared for the steep walk down and back up.
A lovely, if steep, walk down to the rocky outcrop where seals congregate in their hundreds. In summer your likely to see pups lounging in the sun whilst their parents go fishing just off the shore. Please don't get to close, respect the seals' space.
28 locals recommend
Ravenscar
A lovely, if steep, walk down to the rocky outcrop where seals congregate in their hundreds. In summer your likely to see pups lounging in the sun whilst their parents go fishing just off the shore. Please don't get to close, respect the seals' space.
With a number of different trails Dalby is a must do for any keen mountain biker. If it's looking busy around the visitors centre, keep driving through the forest up to the quieter carpark (and picnic field) in Adderstone Field, near the Dalby Activity Centre.
99 locals recommend
Dalby Forest
With a number of different trails Dalby is a must do for any keen mountain biker. If it's looking busy around the visitors centre, keep driving through the forest up to the quieter carpark (and picnic field) in Adderstone Field, near the Dalby Activity Centre.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Buses
Just around the corner from the flat, on Ramshill Road, a number of buses run. The number 7 heads to the train station and into town.
Alternatively the 12 and 13 Coasters take you to Filey and Bridlington
Getting around
Trains
Scarborough train station is just 1.2 miles away. A 3 minute taxi or 15 minute walk. To walk there from the apartment, turn right out of the hall, turn left onto Albion Road and then right onto Ramshil Road (A165). Continue across Valley Bridge and then straight on through the lights. the station is on your left opposite the Stephen Joseph Theatre.
Alternatively the number 7 bus stops nearby.
Getting around
Taxis
Boro Cars
Nippy Taxis