Attractions in and around Scarborough
We are a small family run Guest House on the North Side of Scarborough.We see ourselves ideal for winter, summer holidays or weekend breaks, or looking for somewhere for overnight as you are travelling around.
The town centre is a 10 minute walk. We are ideally situated for the family attracttions which are the following.
Looking for that destination that offers a wide variety of attractions for all the family from toddlers to grandparents? Then look no further! Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo offers a wealth of fun and excitement for all ages. There is so much to do - sample the many white knuckle thrillers, take a stroll through the breathtaking zoo, be amazed by the six superb family shows or simply enjoy watching your little ones exhaust themselves in Kiddies' Kingdom.
Perched high on a headland above the North Sea, Scarborough Castle occupies one of the most dramatic castle sites in the country and boasts over 2,500 years of turbulent history. Before the castle was built, this natural fortress was favoured by prehistoric settlers before serving as a Roman signal station and Viking haven. It has endured sieges from medieval kings and Civil War armies, and German naval bombardment during WWII. Now you can climb to the battlement viewing platforms for dramatic coastline views, and take tea in the 18th-century Master Gunner’s House.
Scarborough Cricket Club's history spans a century and a half, the club being founded in 1849 when the first matches were played on castle hill. Scarborough Cricket cCub has 5 local cricket teams who play in the Senior Premier League, York and District Senior league and local leagues. Scarborough also host Yorkshire County Cricket Club, other ECB representative games, under 19 and ladies test matches.
Walk through the underwater coral reef and marvel at the two rescue Loggerhead turtles swimming with the black tip and leapord sharks and gaze at the large variety of tropical fish.
Peasholm Park is one of the most popular attractions of the town for all ages and leads to a glen with a stream running through it. Rowing boats, canoes and swan pedaloes can be hired out to be taken on the lake and around the island with its waterfall, which is lit up in the evenings. For those who want to just sit back there are Swan Princess Launch trips around the lake. Mini naval warfare, inspired by the historic Battle of the River Plate, is enacted twice a week with remotely controlled fireworks providing the fire power and there are water skiing displays one evening a week from May to August. Squirrels, ducks, and plenty of wild birds inhabit the park and are always glad of the titbits provided by children. An 18-hole pitch and putt and a 12-hole putting green are also available.
Other attractions are: Stephen Joseph Theatre, The Futurist (cinema and theatre), Alexander Indoor Bowls, North and South Bay beaches and the funfair and amusements on the South Bay.
For the adults the town offers restaurants, nightclubs and casino.