Scarborough being steeped in history, culture and tradition provides countless aspects to suit every taste and need.
Fantastic walks to do in and around Scarborough. From beaches to parks and for the more adventurous, the Cleveland Way or Coast to Coast walks.
An absolute gem with its many walkways and magnificent lake, ideal for circumnavigating the central island on the Dragon or Swan themed pedelos! A waterfall cascades from the top of the island where you will find a hidden Japanese Garden.
Naval Warfare Battle; Electric Organ Concerts (3pm start – free); Brass/Silver Bands (free); Island; Peasholm Mini-Golf; Peasholm Putting.
Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre is the largest in Europe (seating for 8,000) and the original was built by Scarborough Corporation in the 1930s. Acts confirmed for 2025 include:
Wednesday 11 June – The Corrs with support from Natalie Imbruglia
Friday 13 June – Gary Barlow
Saturday 14 June – Shed Seven with support from Jake Bugg & Cast
Friday 20 June – Pendulum
Saturday 21 June – Basement Jaxx
Saturday 28 June – The Human League
Saturday 5 July – The Script with support from Tom Walker
Sunday 6 July – UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
Thursday 10 July – Blossoms
Friday 11 July – Rag’n’Bone Man with support from Elles Bailey
Saturday 12 July – McFly with support from Twin Atlantic & Devon
Saturday 21 July – Basement Jaxx
Wednesday 23 July – Judas Priest
Saturday 26 July – Texas
More to be announced
Every year, the Armed Forces Day Event puts the host town or city in the spotlight, gathering national media and public interest. The next Armed Forces Day Event will be hosted by Scarborough Borough Council in 28th June 2025.
The Spa Complex plays host to variety, orchestral and touring shows. Amazing live music throughout the summer in the wonderful setting of The Spa’s Suncourt & The Grand Hall boasting the only remaining professional seaside Orchestra.
Scarborough Spa is a Grade II listed building in South Bay, It is a venue for conferences, exhibitions, entertainment, live music and events.
Originally built around the source of Scarborough’s spa waters, The Spa has a Grand Hall, which seats nearly 2,000 and hosts live entertainment including the Scarborough Spa Orchestra and the annual Scarborough Jazz Festival. The Spa Theatre, a 600-seat Victorian theatre, is home to summer season shows and Christmas pantomimes. The Spa Ocean Room is used for dances, conferences and other events, including the Scarborough Jazz Festival and Coastival.
The Victorian Cliff Tramway links the Spa complex with South Cliff, 200 ft above the South Bay.
Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity Fri 31 Jan 2025
The Comedy Store on Tour Fri 14 Feb – Fri 10 Oct 2025
The Sherlocks Sat 22 Feb 2025
Psychic Sally Fri 28 Feb 2025
Russell Kane: HyperActive Sat 01 Mar 2025
Martin Kemp: Back To The 80’s DJ Set Fri 07 Mar 2025
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny Wed 19 Mar 2025
Scarborough Punk Festival 2025 Sat 29 Mar – Sun 30 Mar 2025
Chris McCausland: Yonks! Fri 04 Apr 2025
The Feens Sat 05 Apr 2025
Sci-Fi Scarborough 2025 Sat 26 Apr – Sun 27 Apr 2025
Shaun Ryder – Happy Mondays Sat 03 May 2025
Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons Wed 07 May 2025
The Manfreds: Keeping it Live in 25 Thu 08 May 2025
The Shires: The Two Of Us Tour Thu 22 May 2025
Killer Queen Fri 23 May 2025
Northern Live – Do I Love You Sat 24 May 2025
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Thu 05 Jun 2025
Craig Revel Horwood – Songs Boys Don’t Sing Fri 20 Jun 2025
Chris McCausland: Yonks! Thu 11 Sep 2025
The Jersey Beats Fri 12 Sep 2025
Scarborough Jazz Festival 2025 – Fri 26 Sep – Sun 28 Sep 2025
Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea Fri 03 Oct 2025
Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit Fri 10 Oct 2025
Northern Soul Weekender 2025 Fri 10 Oct – Sun 12 Oct 2025
Omid Djalili Fri 21 Nov 2025
Count Arthur Strong Thu 27 Nov 2025
And these are but a few there are many more.
For the ardent theatre goer, the renowned Stephen Joseph Theatre, home of the famous playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn, provides a rich repertoire.
The summer will also be packed with a range of presented work, play readings, films, live streaming, workshops and more.
Please check out there website for more details.
Opened in 1829, The Rotunda’s unique circular building is one of the world’s first purpose-built museums.
The design of the building was suggested by William Smith, known as the father of English Geology.
The building is an exhibit in itself – the interior, with its stunning trompe I’oeil ceiling and fascinating gallery, featuring a frieze showing the geology of the local coastline designed by Smith’s nephew, John Phillips, is remarkable.
Scarborough Art Gallery was built in the late 1840s by the Uppleby family and has had a fascinating history. This Italianate villa is one of the finest buildings situated in Scarborough’s beautiful Crescent Gardens.
The gallery houses our permanent collection which has been built up over sixty years through gifts, bequests and purchases to reflect the eclectic mix of the community and the cultural heritage of Scarborough.
Yorkshire County Cricket Club home fixtures
Yorkshire v Surrey – 22, 23, 24 July 2025
Yorkshire v Sussex – 29, 30, 31 July 2025
Yorkshire v Warwickshire – 5 August 2025
Yorkshire v Durham – 22 August 2025
If you love adventure, it’s time to experience the biggest, the fastest, the wettest, the warmest, the cleanest, the waviest, the newest, the funniest, the most unlike any waterpark you’ve seen before waterpark.
Scarborough boasts some wonderful restaurants catering for all discerning tastes. We would personally recommend Lanterna Ristorante, Café Fish, Gianni’s Restaurant, Kam Sang, Antons Cafe Bar Grill, Scarborough Tandoori and Golden Grid all within walking distance. I should also mention the award winning Harbour Bar for the best ice creams.
Scarborough is ideally situated within close proximity to many places of interest and beauty. Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, Filey, Castle Howard, Dalby Forest, Pickering, Helmsley and North York Moors National Park are all within easy access and with something unique to offer. For the railway buff there is The North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Scarborough is host to a huge variety of concerts, festivals and conferences. I can only mention a few but please “follow” us on Twitter or “like” us on Facebook for the latest information as it becomes available for these events and many more.
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