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Scarborough

Scarborough

Scarborough is described as Britain's first seaside resort, on the east coast of North Yorkshire. Its North Bay and South Bay sit either side of a headland topped by Scarborough Castle, and the town has the Spa and the Open Air Theatre.

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Where to stay

  • South BayHarbour, arcades and seafront close to the station and old town
  • North BayQuieter beach with the Open Air Theatre and Scalby Mills nearby
  • South CliffResidential clifftop area with hotels and guest houses above the spa
  • ScalbyVillage on the northern edge of the town
  • FileySeaside town about 20 minutes south by car

Getting there

  • Scarborough station (Westborough, YO11 1TN) is served by TransPennine Express and Northern, with Northern routes to Hull, York and Sheffield
  • Coastliner 843 runs from Leeds and York, Coaster 12 from Hull via Filey, and Arriva X93 and X94 from Middlesbrough via Whitby
  • Main approach roads are the A64 from the west, the A171 from the north and the A165 from the south
  • Park and ride usually runs from late March to the start of November from Seamer Road (service 64) and Filey Road (service 165), with free parking and buses every 20 minutes to South Bay
TipThere is no physical tourist information centre, so book accommodation in advance. Outside the centre a free disc parking zone with 1, 2 or 3 hour limits applies, with disc clocks available from nearby shops, hotels and cafes.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Scarborough?

South Bay: Harbour, arcades and seafront close to the station and old town. North Bay: Quieter beach with the Open Air Theatre and Scalby Mills nearby. South Cliff: Residential clifftop area with hotels and guest houses above the spa. Scalby: Village on the northern edge of the town. Filey: Seaside town about 20 minutes south by car.

How do I get to Scarborough?

Scarborough station (Westborough, YO11 1TN) is served by TransPennine Express and Northern, with Northern routes to Hull, York and Sheffield. Coastliner 843 runs from Leeds and York, Coaster 12 from Hull via Filey, and Arriva X93 and X94 from Middlesbrough via Whitby. Main approach roads are the A64 from the west, the A171 from the north and the A165 from the south. Park and ride usually runs from late March to the start of November from Seamer Road (service 64) and Filey Road (service 165), with free parking and buses every 20 minutes to South Bay.

Any tips for visiting Scarborough?

There is no physical tourist information centre, so book accommodation in advance. Outside the centre a free disc parking zone with 1, 2 or 3 hour limits applies, with disc clocks available from nearby shops, hotels and cafes.

Which airport is closest to Scarborough?

The nearest airport on this site is Teesside International Airport, about 44 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.