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Top Things to Do in Scarborough England
If you are planning a trip to Scarborough England and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Scarborough England is a resort town on the Yorkshire coast and the perfect day trip from York England. Scarborough is known for its castle, beach boxes, fish and chips, donkey rides on the beach, a promenade of arcades and penny slots, and a museum of vintage fair items, but there’s more! Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Scarborough England bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Scarborough trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Scarborough England
Photograph the Diving Belle sculpture in the harbor
Visit Scarborough Castle and have tea at the Master Gunner’s House
Check out the panoramic views from the Scarborough Castle grounds
Visit the grave of Anne Bronte at St Mary’s Church
Paddleboat around the lake in Peasholm Park
Check out the vintage Scarborough Fair Collection
Bottlefeed a lamb at Playdale Farm Park
Learn about geology at the Rotunda Museum
Watch a performance at the Scarborough Open-Air Theater
Get your adrenaline fix at Sky Trail Adventure Park
Check out the seal hospital at the Scarborough Sea Life Sanctuary
Ride the North Yorkshire Moors Railway steam train
Take a cruise in the North Sea
Wander through the South Cliff Italian Gardens
Check out the view from the South Cliff Clock Tower
Photograph South Bay from the Grand Hotel
Check out the lobster pots, fishing boats, and lighthouse at the Old Pier
Go for a donkey ride on South Bay Beach
Eat sticks of seaside rock and play arcade games on the promenade
Rent a beach box and go for a swim at North Bay Beach
Go rock pooling at North Bay
Shop the Scarborough Market Hall and browse for antiques in the Vaults
Eat fish and chips at the Scarborough Harbor
Ride the Central Tramway Cliff Funicular
Photograph the Bathing Belle sculpture in the Town Center
Shop for souvenirs on Huntriss Row
Check out Bar Street
Walk along the Esplanade
Browse the Scarborough Art Gallery
Visit the seal colony at Ravenscar
Be sure to check the Scarborough England Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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