Is this the most beautiful Public Park in any British town? We certainly think so. Peasholm Park is an absolute gem! A central island with Japanese Pagoda ornately sitting on top, is surrounded by a lake. A waterfall cascades from the top of the island. Here you can circumnavigate the island on the Dragon or Swan themed pedalos.

And don't miss Peasholm Park's most beautiful secret: Peasholm Glen. A stream flows down numerous little waterfalls into lush pools surrounded by some of the biggest variety of trees and foliage found anywhere in Britain with examples from all over the world. The narrow valley creates shelter for these exotic species and the Japanese themed furniture, weeping willow trees, nature trails, picnic benches and ornaments create a true paradise within the town boundary.

St. Nicholas Gardens connect the town centre to the seafront in Scarborough's South Bay. Recently restored, they are beautifully presented and feature many special varieties of plants and trees including Scarborough's very own Canary Island Date Palm (pictured) which give the gardens a tropical feel! There is a step-free route for wheelchairs and pushchairs and there is a grassy area at the bottom close to the beach, perfect to enjoy an ice cream in a sheltered sun-trap!

The Mere is a natural lake in a valley fringed by Olivers Mount Country Park on one side and the railway track & Seamer Road on the other. In the 20th century, the Mere was a popular tourist attraction owned by Scarborough Corporation, with rowing boats, a cafe and putting green. There was also a miniature Spanish galleon - the Hispaniola - which made trips across to 'Treasure Island' where holidaymakers could dig for Doubloons. The Mere is now part of the Olivers Mount Country Park and is managed by the Scarborough Mere Angling Club as a fishing lake, a very peaceful place to escape to.