Rebecca's Guidebook
Sightseeing
This English Heritage site is the gem of Scarborough. The castle itself is worth a visit just for the views but also makes a fascinating visit for those who love a bit of history.
87 locals recommend
Scarborough Castle
This English Heritage site is the gem of Scarborough. The castle itself is worth a visit just for the views but also makes a fascinating visit for those who love a bit of history.
The more peaceful of the two bays, North Bay promenade spans from the headland to the Sealife Centre. Lined with pretty and well maintained beach huts (which can be hired from the main offices in the large modern building) the promenade makes a pleasant stroll even on the busier days.
The beach itself is a popular swimming and surfing area. Head to the Castle end for a quieter area.
North Bay Promenade
North Bay PromenadeThe more peaceful of the two bays, North Bay promenade spans from the headland to the Sealife Centre. Lined with pretty and well maintained beach huts (which can be hired from the main offices in the large modern building) the promenade makes a pleasant stroll even on the busier days.
The beach itself is a popular swimming and surfing area. Head to the Castle end for a quieter area.
A beautifully designed park with some hidden gems. You can take a dragon themed paddle boat around the lake, walk up to the oriental garden at the top of the island or explore the peaceful glen areas. The park is a 20 minute walk from our house and can be part of your route to North Bay.
73 locals recommend
Peasholm Park
A beautifully designed park with some hidden gems. You can take a dragon themed paddle boat around the lake, walk up to the oriental garden at the top of the island or explore the peaceful glen areas. The park is a 20 minute walk from our house and can be part of your route to North Bay.
A fun day out for all. Why not enjoy a drink or some food at Old Scalby Mills after?
50 locals recommend
Sea Life Scarborough
Scalby Mills RoadA fun day out for all. Why not enjoy a drink or some food at Old Scalby Mills after?
Often themed around the historic Yorkshire coast, the rotunda hosts some fascinating exhibitions.
30 locals recommend
Rotunda Museum
Vernon RoadOften themed around the historic Yorkshire coast, the rotunda hosts some fascinating exhibitions.
Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults
Saint Helen's SquareFood Scene
There are some great places to eat in Scarborough and new places opening all the time. It's hard to choose between the fish and chip places available on the seafront. We've featured the Fishpan here but if they're full we would also recommend the Lifeboat or the Anchor.
Good pub food and local ales, one of our favourites for a chilled out drink or dinner.
Old Scalby Mills station
Good pub food and local ales, one of our favourites for a chilled out drink or dinner.
Cowshed Restaurant
94-100 St Thomas StGreat gourmet burgers! Amazing sides!
A decent quality curry and quick to deliver if you fancy a takeaway. Alternatively sit in for half price food on a Wednesday and Sunday (cash only).
13 locals recommend
Scarborough Tandoori Restaurant
50 St Thomas StA decent quality curry and quick to deliver if you fancy a takeaway. Alternatively sit in for half price food on a Wednesday and Sunday (cash only).
Best Chinese in Scarborough (in our opinion). Park using a disc on North Marine Road or there's a pay and display carpark opposite.
15 locals recommend
Kam Sang
1-3 N Marine RdBest Chinese in Scarborough (in our opinion). Park using a disc on North Marine Road or there's a pay and display carpark opposite.
If you want some great fish and chips away from the hustle and bustle of the front then this is a personal favourite! Long established and mega friendly, a proper traditional chippy.
Smallfry
52 North StIf you want some great fish and chips away from the hustle and bustle of the front then this is a personal favourite! Long established and mega friendly, a proper traditional chippy.
Whilst the decor may be a little eccentric the fish and chips are great. See if you can get a window seat upstairs.
6 locals recommend
The Famous Fish Pan
28 Foreshore RdWhilst the decor may be a little eccentric the fish and chips are great. See if you can get a window seat upstairs.
Giannis Italian Restaurant
13 Victoria RdA family friendly, authentic Italian
Pepe Verde
35 Huntriss RowThe best takeaway pizzas in town!
Recently relocated to Bar Street. Perfect for a special occasion! Good value fine dining.
11 locals recommend
The Green Room brasserie
19-25 Bar StRecently relocated to Bar Street. Perfect for a special occasion! Good value fine dining.
Arguably the best ice cream on South Bay (sorry Harbour Bar fans). For a real treat - try a "creation"
Holy Cow
7 SandsideArguably the best ice cream on South Bay (sorry Harbour Bar fans). For a real treat - try a "creation"
Walks/Rides
Enjoy a walk/ride along the old railway line from Scarborough to Whitby. Why not stop at the Hayburn Wyke for a tasty lunch on your way. The start of the Cinder Track is just a 10 minute walk from our house down Woodland Ravine.
10 locals recommend
Cinder Track
Old Scarborough to Whitby Railway (Cinder Track)Enjoy a walk/ride along the old railway line from Scarborough to Whitby. Why not stop at the Hayburn Wyke for a tasty lunch on your way. The start of the Cinder Track is just a 10 minute walk from our house down Woodland Ravine.
Within in walking distance from the annex, a lovely walk around the fishing ponds which, if you continue in the same direction, leads to Forge Valley.
Raincliffe Woods
Within in walking distance from the annex, a lovely walk around the fishing ponds which, if you continue in the same direction, leads to Forge Valley.
Parking at various points along the roadway. Lots of lovely scenic routes.
Forge Valley Woods National Nature Reserve
Parking at various points along the roadway. Lots of lovely scenic routes.
The path runs both north and south of Scarborough. Good starting points are the Spa (south towards Filey) or Old Scalby Mills (North towards Whitby)
35 locals recommend
Cleveland Way
The path runs both north and south of Scarborough. Good starting points are the Spa (south towards Filey) or Old Scalby Mills (North towards Whitby)
Outside of Scarborough
Take a morning or afternoon to explore Bempton cliffs. In June/July you can see thousands of seabirds, including puffins, nesting on the cliffs.
66 locals recommend
RSPB Bempton Cliffs Seabird Centre
Cliff LaneTake a morning or afternoon to explore Bempton cliffs. In June/July you can see thousands of seabirds, including puffins, nesting on the cliffs.
Another great historical visit. Best to park in the dedicated English Heritage carpark or walk up the famous 199 steps from Whitby old town.
112 locals recommend
Whitby Abbey
Abbey LaneAnother great historical visit. Best to park in the dedicated English Heritage carpark or walk up the famous 199 steps from Whitby old town.
A very pretty and popular little village. Balderson's in the centre have a love bakery, cafe and ice cream parlour. Also look for the little chocolate shop opposite.
33 locals recommend
Thornton Dale
A very pretty and popular little village. Balderson's in the centre have a love bakery, cafe and ice cream parlour. Also look for the little chocolate shop opposite.
Full of craft shops, pretty houses and a couple of good pubs Robin Hood's Bay is focused around the pedestrian only path down to the beach. Don't be tempted to try driving down (it's not allowed but some try anyway!), park at the top and be prepared for the steep walk down and back up.
156 locals recommend
Robin Hood's Bay
Full of craft shops, pretty houses and a couple of good pubs Robin Hood's Bay is focused around the pedestrian only path down to the beach. Don't be tempted to try driving down (it's not allowed but some try anyway!), park at the top and be prepared for the steep walk down and back up.
A lovely, if steep, walk down to the rocky outcrop where seals congregate in their hundreds. In summer your likely to see pups lounging in the sun whilst their parents go fishing just off the shore. Please don't get to close, respect the seals' space.
28 locals recommend
Ravenscar
A lovely, if steep, walk down to the rocky outcrop where seals congregate in their hundreds. In summer your likely to see pups lounging in the sun whilst their parents go fishing just off the shore. Please don't get to close, respect the seals' space.
With a number of different trails Dalby is a must do for any keen mountain biker. If it's looking busy around the visitors centre, keep driving through the forest up to the quieter carpark (and picnic field) in Adderstone Field, near the Dalby Activity Centre.
For those more keen on walking there's some lovely routes through the valley.
99 locals recommend
Dalby Forest
With a number of different trails Dalby is a must do for any keen mountain biker. If it's looking busy around the visitors centre, keep driving through the forest up to the quieter carpark (and picnic field) in Adderstone Field, near the Dalby Activity Centre.
For those more keen on walking there's some lovely routes through the valley.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Parking in Scarborough
Parking nearer to the front is pay and display. I’d recommend parking on headland (below the castle) as there is usually more space available. Avoid the carpart behind the Lifeboat chippy on Eastborough (very small spaces).
For parking nearer to town you may be able to utilise the disc zones. These are identifiable by the signs, which show the time available. A parking disc is available for use in the drawers. Please return this for the next guest to use.
Getting around
Buses
From the Garden Annex: The nearest bus stop is at the hospital (turn right out of the driveway). The number 10 runs regularly into town, every 30mins from 07:15-18:45 (Sundays 09:15-18:15). Please be aware that the last bus to return from Westborough leaves at 18:34.
A number of other buses, including the X93 to Whitby, leave from the old hospital entrance on Scalby Road.
Getting around
Taxis
Boro Cars: 01723 361111
Nippy Taxis: 01723 377377