1. Peasholm Park
Peasholm Park is a must see for anyone during a visit to Scarborough. The oriental themed municipal park boasts streams a waterfall and numerous mini bridges and is steeped in history. It could be a quick stroll around the lake before breakfast, a ride in a dragon boat, a game of crazy golf, listen to the band in the band stand or watching the navel battle.
Situated at the bottom of Columbus Ravine it is just across the road from Northstead Manor Gardens that boasts the largest Open Air Theatre in Europe and hosts many international bands during the summer into autumn. There is also the historic water chute that has been going since 1932, with a boating lake. For those that like heights there is the Skytrail outdoor activity centre. There is also the miniature railway that can take you down to the Sea Life Centre.
If you walk out of the north exit you will be on the North Bay. There is a path so you can walk even if the tide is in (except extreme winter high tides).
2. Scarborough Castle
If you come to Scarborough unless you are just passing through, you will see the castle. Perched up on the hill top it was first built in 1159, it has had many additions since then, which they are keen to tell you if you visit. Until you go onto the castle grounds you are unable to comprehend the immense site the castle sits on. It is well worth the visit to the top at least once to see the beautiful views. There is also a heritage shop selling amazing produce.
Just outside the entrance to the grounds of the castle is St Mary's church where Anne Bronte is buried. You are also able to see right across the South bay to nearby resorts.
3. Sea Life Centre
The nicest way to get to the Sea Life Centre is to walk along the North bay. The unique Tipi design helps you find your way. You can get to their pirate crazy golf from this entrance, without going into the main building.
There are plenty of things to see like the seals and the seal hospital. You ca walk through the penguin enclosure if infection allows. you can feed the various sea creatures including the ray and the pyjama sharks. There is even a turtle aged between 50 and 60 that they rescued from the Greek island of Zakynthos where it was injured by a propeller from a boat.
4. Alpermare Waterpark
"If you love adventure, it’s time to experience the biggest, the fastest, the wettest, , the waviest, the funniest, the most unlike-any-waterpark-you’ve-seen before waterpark." "Jump in a four-man tube and take on the fast and furious Snow Storm and one-of-a-kind Black Run. Or accept the challenge of our breath-taking double-tube Olympic Run and the thrilling twists and turns of the Cresta Run mat racer." This is what they say on their website. They have unrivalled slides and an indoor wave pool amongst other indoor water features. There is the outdoor infinity pool overlooking the North Bay for you to enjoy with a drink.
There is the new addition of the indoor spa for those who want to be pampered.
5. North Bay Beach
No seaside trip is complete without a visit to the beach. North Bay boast a beautiful beach with rock pools when the sea is far enough out. The sand is ideal for making sand castles and there is plenty of it.
There are donkeys for the young ones to have their traditional donkey ride.
There are beach chalets that can be hired (or bought) right on the beach front for more privacy when changing. They add the traditional feel with their look.
There are also a few small eateries and takeaways just off the beach so that you don't have to go far. Not too many so that the North Bay retains its quiet status.
As you may have noticed all of these places are in the beautiful serene North Bay. There are plenty of things to do in the town centre such as the Escape rooms great for those that like puzzles, maritime museum. There is the South Bay with its beach and lifeboat centre and the row of traditional amusement arcades, fish and chip shops and sea front huts selling winkles etc.
I wanted my top 5 to have something to appeal to everyone and hopefully it does.
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