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Scarborough,
for all the fun of the seaside.
Two large
bays separated by a harbour and headland make up this popular
family seaside resort.
South
Bay is the oldest resort area with arcades, gift shops and
cafe's, and lifts to take you down to the beach and the promenade
from the town above.
Originally
an exclusive resort after the medicinal properties of the
town's spring waters were discovered in in 1626 .The arrival
of the railway made Scarborough accessible to all, and the
hotels spread out over South Cliff.
Today
Scarborough is a top English traditional resort with its own
shopping centre, the Brunswick Centre, with all the main High
Street stores.
North
Bay is popular with surfers, being more open
A good
viewing point is Oliver's Mount, nearby is the site of the
12th century castle, built on the site of a Roman signalling
station.
All the
traditional seaside activities are here, as well as parks,
bowling, bowls, cinemas, clubs, bars, live shows, museums,
and amusements. The Stephen Theatre is Alan Ayckbourn's home
theatre and premiers his plays, the theatre also has a cinema
and a restaurant and shop.
The railway
station at Scarborough has one of the longest benches in world
seating 228 people.
St Mary's
Church is where Anne Bronte is buried after she came to the
town to take the sea air whilst ill, she died after a few
days in Scarborough.
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What
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Scarborough Tourist Attractions
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 Scarborough
Castle, Castle Road, Scarborough, 12th century ruined
castle, built on the site of a Roman signalling station, great
views Open: Apr-Jun & Sep
10:00-18:00 Jul-Aug 9:30-18:00 Oct 10:00-17:00 Nov-Mar 10:00-16:00
Feb:10:00-17:00 Tel: 01723 372451 
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Sealife
Centre, Scalby Mills, Scarborough, YO12 6RP, aquarium
with walk through tunnel in a tank, marine and freshwater
fish, shop, cafe, etc. Open: daily
from 10:00, telephone for winter times Tel: 01723 376125
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Scarborough
Art Gallery, The Crescent, art gallery in an Italianate
villa with permanent and temporary exhibitions, Open: Jun-Sep:
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00 Oct-May : Thur, Fri & Sat 11:00-16:00
Tel :01723
374753
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Rotunda
Museum, Vernon Road, YO11 2NN, rotunda purpose 1828
local history of Scarborough, children's activities, shop,
etc. Open: Jun-Sep
Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, Oct-May Tue, Sat, Sun 11:00-16:00 Tel
:01723 374839
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Honey Farm, Racecourse
Road, East Ayton, YO13 9HT, inland
on A170, animals and exhibition on this working honey farm with
live honey bees. Guided tour, farm shop, cafe, play area. Open:daily
10:00-17:00. Closed Xmas Tel:
01723 864001
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Horse Farm, Staintondale,
YO13 0EY, off A171 Scarborough to Whitby road, set in 40 acres
of coastline, with live shows, children's programme Jul and
Aug, hands-on experiences for children, farm walks, stables,
museum, displays and video cinema. Picnic and play areas, cafe,
shop. Open:.Jun-Sep Sun, Tue, Wed, Fri, plus Bank Holiday Mondays
10:30-16:30. Tel: 01723 870458
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Where
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18 Lowdale Avenue Scarborough YO12 6JW
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The Gresham Hotel is located in a quiet part of town and close to many attraction. The Gresham offers a very comfortable family atmosphere.
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71 Queens Parade Scarborough YO12 7HT
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Within a Grade II listed building, this family-run hotel offers impressive sea views over the popular North Bay area, just a 10-minute walk from the town centre.
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Lady Ediths Drive, Barrowdiff near Scarborough YO12 5TD
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Ox Pasture Hall Country Hotel is ideally located for either Scarborough or the North York Moors National Park. The hotel offers quiet luxury in one of Britain's most wonderful settings.
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Moor Lane East Ayton YO13 9EW
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A beautifully appointed 3*AA family owned hotel in 3 acres within the national park and only minutes from Scarborough. The hotel has a beautiful restaurant for elegant dining, large bar and conservatory overlooking the secluded gardens.
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24 Blenheim Terrace Scarborough YO12 7HD
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This beautifully restored Victorian Hotel is superbly positioned on Scarborough’s lovely North Bay, with unrivalled panoramic sea views. The Hotel is within 10 minutes walk of the town centre and beach.
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45 Esplanade Scarborough YO11 2AY
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The Mansion House is a beautifully restored sea-front hotel superbly positioned on Scarborough's lovely Esplanade. Situated above the spa and opposite the delightful Italian & Rose gardens, within easy walking distance of the town.
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Peasholm Gap Scarborough YO12 7TU
These luxurious seafront apartments are the flagship accommodation of the 55-acre Sands development on Scarborough's North Bay. The 5-star, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments boast a modern decor and spectacular sea views.
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Sandside Scarborough YO11 1PP
In the South Bay, Harbourside Apartments have views across Scarborough Harbour. The apartments feature open plan living areas with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, Nintendo Wii’s and DVD players.
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Valley Road Scarborough YO11 2LX
These newly refurbished 2 bedroom apartments are about 10 minutes' walk from the town centre and the seafront at Scarborough's South Bay. Each apartment has been decorated and furnished with an individual style and colour scheme.
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Days Out in and around Scarborough
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coast to Filey for the beach or acroos the North Yorkshire moors
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Towns near Scarborough To Visit - straight line distance:
Filey Tourist Information (6.60 miles) Bridlington Tourist Information (16.03 miles) Whitby Tourist Information (16.73 miles) Flamborough Head Tourist Information (17.11 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
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Information
Centre
Unit
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"Pavilion House"
Valley Bridge Road Scarborough
YO11 1UZ
Tel: 01723 373333 |
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