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Visit Scarborough in 2024!

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    Welcome to Scarborough...

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    Britain's 1st Seaside Resort...

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    Tradition meets modern...

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Welcome to Scarborough on the stunning Yorkshire Coast. Award winning sandy beaches, breath-taking coastline, wonderful family attractions and some of the best events in the country.

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Latest Scarborough News...

by Patrick Billington 04 Oct, 2024
Saturday 5th July 2025 - The Script with Tom Walker Global pop-rock sensation The Script are ready to rock the Yorkshire coast next summer as part of their Satellites UK Tour. The Irish chart toppers will head to TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday July 5. They will be joined on the night by very special guest Tom Walker. The show at Scarborough OAT – Britain’s biggest open-air concert arena – marks a welcome return to the Yorkshire coast for the band, who headlined the venue in 2018 and 2022. The Script – made up of Danny O'Donoghue (vocals), Glen Power (drums), Ben Sargeant (bass) and Ben Weaver (guitar) - first rose to fame in 2008 with the release of their self-titled debut album, which featured hit singles The Man Who Can't Be Moved and Breakeven. Since then, the band have enjoyed a hit-filled career including six Number One albums. With their infectious energy, The Script present a memorable night of new music and fan-favourites, which is sure to be a hit as they make their return to the Yorkshire coast. BRIT Award winner Tom Walker is a British singer-songwriter who burst onto the scene with his hit single Leave a Light On. His debut album What a Time to Be Alive, topped the UK Albums Chart and showcased his distinctive sound. Tom’s performance is set to add an extra layer of excitement to what promises to be an unforgettable night in Scarborough. BUY TICKETS HERE NOW Saturday 26th July 2025 - Texas Following on from their critically acclaimed sold-out UK arena tour, Texas will be bringing their popular, crowd loving live show to Scarborough next summer. Fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, Texas will showcase five decades of music from the worldwide classic I Don’t Want A Lover to the modern-day hits of Mr Haze and Keep on Talking when they headline TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Saturday July 26. With more than 40 million albums sold, their songs continue to resonate with fans across the world including the ever popular Say What You Want, Summer Son and Inner Smile. PRE SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE NOW
by Patrick Billington 11 Sept, 2024
Thousands of motorcycle fans are expected to converge on Scarborough next weekend for the annual Goldwing Light Parade. Fans of the legendary Honda motorcycle will parade their machines, decked out in neon lights, along Marine Drive in the seaside resort on Saturday 14 September. With our help, organisers have put together a full day’s worth of free entertainment, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display at 9.30pm. Before the evening's parade there will be a static display of motorcycles, running from noon to 4pm, on West Pier. During this time, the Charter Mayor of Scarborough, Cllr Janet Jefferson, will judge the best bike and donations will be collected in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity. Cllr Jefferson, who represents Castle Division in the town, said: “We really look forward to welcoming the bikers to Scarborough for this annual event. It will not be easy judging the best bike as the owners take such pride in their machinery. I would encourage everyone to come down during the day and at night when the bikes will provide a spectacular sight travelling along the seafront.” Riders will begin to gather for the evening parade from 6.30pm, with the cavalcade starting at 8pm. Riders will head south along the foreshore to the roundabout. From there the procession turns back along Foreshore Road and around Marine Drive, looping at Peasholm Park and returning to West Pier, South Bay. Organiser, Danielle Reed, said: “This year’s event will be a great day out for all the family. During the day visitors can inspect the bikes, take photos and meet the riders before darkness falls and the lights go on. "The parade is magical with the bikes lit up, music and fancy dress before we finish off with a stunning firework display all raising money for a fabulous cause.”
by Patrick Billington 11 Sept, 2024
Scarborough Group International (SGI), a leading specialist in property regeneration and placemaking, has announced that it has secured Europe’s largest cinema chain, ODEON, as the anchor cinema operator for its leisure-focused redevelopment of the Brunswick Centre at the heart of the town of Scarborough. With a state-of-the-art, multi-screen ODEON Luxe cinema now confirmed, SGI will launch the next phase of its letting strategy at Completely Retail Marketplace, the UK’s premier retail, leisure and hospitality event, which is taking place in London on 24 September 2024. ODEON is no stranger to Scarborough, having operated in the town from 1936 to 1988. Originally located just 300 metres from the Brunswick Centre, where the Stephen Joseph Theatre now stands, ODEON was a cultural cornerstone of the town for over fifty years. It eventually closed its doors after plans to modernise the building were rejected due to its listed status. Once complete, the new development will offer 20 units ranging from 250 sq ft to 20,000 sq ft across three floors to provide spaces for national and regional restaurant brands and leisure operators, along with a selection of kiosks and shared spaces for independent food and beverage operators from the local area. The announcement comes on the heels of North Yorkshire Council’s recent decision to approve a budget to start work to review its potential support for the project. Mark Jackson, spokesperson for SGI, added: "Bringing ODEON back to Scarborough after an absence of more than three decades is a key milestone in our vision to transform the Brunswick Centre into a premier leisure-led destination. With ODEON Luxe, residents and visitors will no longer have to travel over an hour to York for a premium cinema experience, bringing greater convenience and entertainment options right to their doorstep. Once complete, the transformed Brunswick Centre will fill some obvious gaps in the leisure and entertainment offer in the town but, critically, will also be a catalyst for the further economic regeneration of the town centre.” North Yorkshire Council has welcomed the news of ODEON’s planned return to Scarborough, viewing the transformation of the Brunswick as key to its plans to revitalise the town centre. North Yorkshire Council’s corporate director for community development, Nic Harne, said: “A new cinema will be great news for Scarborough. We look forward to seeing the Scarborough Group and other partners bringing this complex regeneration project to fruition.” David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, added: “I am delighted to see that the relaunch of the Brunswick Shopping Centre is well underway, and ODEON Luxe has today been revealed as the focal point for this revamped, leisure-led experience for Scarborough to enjoy. Our high streets have been through a challenging time, and we need to support them to change and adapt. Developments like these fit in with our ambitions to build vibrant and sustainable places fit for the future. This development will benefit both residents and tourists and we believe this will be a catalyst for further regeneration, which we are already seeing with the expansion of many nationally significant businesses that are headquartered in Scarborough.” SGI bought the Brunswick Shopping Centre in September 2021 and, the following year, unveiled plans to transform it into a vibrant, leisure-led destination featuring a multi-screen cinema and a complementary mix of bars, eateries and shops. These proposals were unanimously approved by the former Scarborough Borough Council’s planning committee in March 2023.

See the very latest tourism news stories from Scarborough including Open Air Theatre concert announcements, travel info and anything that's relevant for visitors to Scarborough...


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Scarborough has a huge variety of Accommodation. We have hotels, guest houses, cottages, apartments, holiday parks and much more.


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Scarborough has world-class attractions including Scarborough Castle, Alpamare Waterpark, Sealife Scarborough, North Yorkshire Waterpark and many more...


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Scarborough has a huge range of events from Armed Forces Day, to Scarborough Open Air Theatre concerts, welcoming the world's biggest acts to the Yorkshire Coast...


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    Open Air Theatre 2024

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    Here's All The Concerts

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Scarborough Open Air Theatre is Europe's largest open air theatre with a capacity of around 8,000. Find out who's coming in 2024!


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Our golden sandy beaches are famous and perfect for building sandcastles, paddling, watersports, donkey rides and sunbathing. At low tide, explore our rock pools and enjoy acres of space on firm sand.


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Scarborough is home to some of the UK's finest parks and gardens including Peasholm Park, South Cliff Gardens, Royal Albert Park, St. Nicholas Gardens and Oliver's Mount Country Park...


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    We're On YouTube!

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Visit Scarborough is now on YouTube! Our first video is of the amazing marine life which has visited Scarborough in the last year including dolphins, porpoise and Thor the Walrus!


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A useful guide to public conveniences in Scarborough in South Bay, North Bay and the town centre and harbourside.


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    Guided Walks...

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We have created a series of walks in and around Scarborough ranging from easy and flat to challenging and long distance.


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    Local Radio For Scarborough

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Home to Paddy at Breakfast, This Is The Coast is the local commercial radio station for Scarborough, Whitby, Filey and Bridlington.


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    Must-See Gems...

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    Must-See Gems...

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Scarborough is home to many famous landmarks. But it's also full of lesser known places you should definitely visit whilst on holiday in Scarborough...


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    Plan Your Visit...

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Coming to Scarborough? Plan your visit with info on how to get here and where to park plus local public transport links to get you from A to B...


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    Scarborough's Story...

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Scarborough's history dates back thousands of years. Discover more about Britains' oldest seaside resort...


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Famous Bays: North Bay & South Bay

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Visit Scarborough is an independent tourist website run by people passionate about Scarborough and the surrounding area! We are dedicated to bring you the most useful info for planning a visit to Scarborough. We are not connected with Scarborough Borough Council's Discover Yorkshire Coast tourism service.

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