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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
To See -
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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71 Queens Parade Scarborough YO12 7HT MAP
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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18 Lowdale Avenue Scarborough Scarborough YO12 6JW MAP
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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Lady Ediths Drive, Barrowdiff near Scarborough YO12 5TD MAP
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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Esplanade Scarborough YO11 2AG MAP
Yorkshire, Moors and Coast Hotel of the Year 2007/8, our reputation for devotion to service makes the Crown Spa the hotel of choice. As well as the obvious qualities, its just as much what you don't see that makes the Crown so special.
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St Nicholas Cliff Scarborough YO11 2ES MAP
Set against beautiful heritage coastline, the comfortable Palm Court Hotel has one of the most prestigious settings in Scarborough. The hotel has a warm, happy and relaxed atmosphere, and a central location.
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Centre Of The Esplanade Scarborough YO11 2AY MAP
With stunning views across Scarborough’s South Bay and the town’s harbour and castle, this Victorian hotel offers 3-star accommodation and great leisure facilities, including a 40-foot indoor heated swimming pool.
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1-3 The Crescent Scarborough YO11 2PW MAP
A quiet and sophisticated hotel, but home for the most exciting and unusual bar in Scarborough.
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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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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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Scalby near Scarborough
In a location offering a heady mixture of countryside, moorland and sea, this cluster of five exceptionally high quality cottages all enjoy panoramic views over meadows to Scarborough Castle and the coast. Only 3 miles from Scarborough's golden sands… Sleeps 2 - 5 + t/cot
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13 Princess Street Scarborough YO11 1QR
Perfect for year round breaks this handsome Grade II listed Georgian house is one of a row set in the heart of the quiet 'old town' below the castle walls and just 200 yards from the harbour sandy south beach and huge range of traditional seaside Sleeps 12
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Hayburn Beck Farm, Staintondale Road Cloughton near Scarborough YO13 0AX
Idyllically set amidst peaceful pastures this delightful smart and contemporary dairy conversion sits midway between Scarborough's golden beaches and the quaint seaside town of Whitby (a local cycle path links them both). East Coast beaches the Clevel Sleeps 5
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Wold View Main Street Flixton near Scarborough YO11 3UB
Just 4 miles from Cayton Bay's sandy beach this superb village house enjoys a luxurious contemporary interior whilst its large safely enclosed and landscaped patio garden boasts views towards Flixton Wold and a lovley hot tub on the elevated terrace. ..Sleeps 8
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End House Main Street Flixton near Scarborough YO11 3UB
This superb property boasts its own beautiful indoor heated swimming pool and a large enclosed garden. Spacious and very comfortable with stylish modern furnishings it enjoys lovely country views to the Yorkshire Wolds and provides an excellent base for e ..Sleeps 11
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Around
The Scarborough Area
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coast to Filey for the beach or acroos the North Yorkshire moors
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Filey (6.60 miles) Whitby (16.73 miles) |
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