Scarborough has been welcoming visitors for over 360 years and was the first seaside resort in Britain. The Victorians built a town of immense style with the elegant Esplanade, the magnificent Scarborough Spa Complex and some of the finest parks and gardens in Britain. Today safe sandy beaches, cliff top views and a bustling shopping centre are only minutes apart, and can all be quickly reached by the famous Victorian cliff lifts.

In the 12th century, Henry II built a stone castle to defend the North Sea coastline, today you can admire the views rather than look out for Vikings! The traditional folk song, Scarborough Fair, takes its name from the Scarborough trading festival, a six-week medieval market that attracted merchants from all over Europe.

Today this bustling seaside town, between the North and South bays, offers something for everyone - relaxation, shopping and entertainment. Go to the North Bay with the kids to splash around, grab a waffle, go for a donkey ride or visit the underwater world of the Sealife Centre. The lively South Bay offers a range of seafront amusements, trips on pleasure boats, vast views out to sea with fishermen coming and going. In the evening, a trip to Scarborough’s 1950’s Stephen Joseph Theatre, or the Spa Theatre to hear the Spa Orchestra, adds glamour to your evening.