|
|
Scarborough
Home > Scarborough | For years, Scarborough has been the favourite holiday spot for seaside goers. It has two beaches which contrast each other; the south front offers the soft golden sands and deck chair huts, with Fish and Chip shops separating the endless row of amusements. The impressive 19th century Spa Pavilion located on the south front hosts arts and crafts exhibitions, entertainment for the children and musical concerts throughout the year. Up-to-date events can be found on their website at www.scarboroughspa.com/index.asp. Situated between the Spa and the Grand Hotel is the cliff-lift. It links the South Cliff Esplanade with the South Sands and was the first to be opened in the UK. It is open May to October. |  |
 | The Stephen Joseph Theatre, of which Alan Ayckbourn is the artistic director of, is a hit attraction in Scarborough for the locals and tourists. Having recently had a £5.2million refurbishment, the theatre offers two auditoria with shows running throughout the year. For a comprehensive guide to the shows look at their website for more details. www.sjt.uk.com/index.asp. The Atlantis heated outdoor water park is open for the summer until the beginning of September. Open daily, 10am to 6pm it gives a great day out for all the family. |
| Scarborough Castle overlooks the town and its busy Harbor. Located on the Headland between the two bays it has the best location for a natural fortress. It is open all year round bar Christmas and New Year. A small admission fee is charged. The Brunswick Shopping Centre holds 37 stores under one roof in the centre of town. It is open daily and offers its own parking for shoppers (not free of charge). Visit their site to see all the shops there www.brunswickshopping.com. There are many restaurants ensuring that there is something for everyone’s tastes; Italian, Indian, French, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Pizza restaurants all compete with the traditional English Fish and Chip shops. |  |
| There is a wide variety of self-catering accommodation, caravans, and guest houses. Hotels offer bed and breakfast and holiday cottages and rented flats are located in the town centre or just outside. Scarborough is east of York, on the A64 and east of Helmsley on the A170. It is south of Whitby on the A171 and easily accessible on the train from most towns and cities in North Yorkshire. It is located very close to the North York Moors and the Wolds. With the beach, the moors, shopping centres and open top bus tours there is something for all the family. |
If you would like some help in planning your holiday
or wish to place your business on our site, e-mail us with your enquiry
on
|
|
