Scarborough's Parks & Gardens

Parks and Gardens

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Parks & Gardens...

Scarborough is home to some wonderful green spaces, including the famous Peasholm Park, South Cliff Gardens, Royal Albert Park, St. Nicholas Gardens, Northstead Manor Gardens, Valley Gardens, Falsgrave Park and more...

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Peasholm Park...

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.

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Peasholm Park's Naval Warfare...

And make sure you watch the world famous 'Naval Warfare' every Monday and Thursday in the season. This is one of the world's oldest shows and features model ships manned by people inside reinacting a famous wartime battle, complete with firing planes, explosions and sinking ships!

Peasholm Glen...

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.

South Cliff Gardens...

The South Cliff Gardens cover an area from The Spa Bridge south to the Holbeck Landslip. As well as the flowerbeds on The Esplanade, highlights include the Rose Garden, Italian Gardens and Shuttleworth Gardens and the maze of wooded paths that wind their way up and down the dramatic cliffs. Also of note is the elogant Victorian Esplanade including the building used in ITV's The Royal and the Clock Tower (pictured right). From the Esplanade you can take a ride of Britain's oldest and Cliff lift opened in 1875 and 284ft long (or high)!

St. Nicholas Gardens...

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!

Royal Albert Park...

Royal Albert Park has undergone a complete renovation and links Marine Drive & the promenade of the North Bay to the castle. Paths wind their way up and down or take the steps for a more direct route. A skate park and bike park has been created which is floodlit at night and offers a first class, clean and safe place for skating and biking, without taking away from the incredible natural beauty of the area. There are picnic benches with views of the sweeping north bay.

The Mere...

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.

The Crescent...

The Crescent was designed in 1823 as part of a huge building programme by the Victorians in Scarborough. The gardens offer a quiet refuge right in the heart of the town centre and are also home to Scarborough Art Gallery and Woodend Creative Workspace.

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