Things to do in South Cliff

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South Cliff
South Cliff
South Bay Beach featuring a sandy beach and a coastal town
South Cliff
South Bay Beach featuring heritage architecture, a beach and a hotel

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1. Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Scarborough Open Air Theatre is a mixed entertainment venue set on a lake in Scarborough’s Northstead Manor Gardens. Its stage is on an island in the middle of the water while the audience has seating on the eastern bank. Throughout the summer months Scarborough Open Air Theatre has a busy schedule of music, theater and sporting events.
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Watch productions and performances by world-famous music acts at one of the largest outdoor theaters in Europe, a venue with a stage in an unusual setting.

2. Robin Hood's Bay Beach

Robin Hood’s Bay Beach is a charming sandy opening on the eastern side of a small fishing village. The picturesque beach lies at the foot of the quaint hilly streets of its namesake village and is a part of the North York Moors National Park. Enjoy the steep walk down to the beach via narrow alleys from the summit of the village.
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Robin Hood\'s Bay Beach featuring signage, a coastal town and café scenes

3. Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey is a set of gothic clifftop ruins that inspired the literary legend of Dracula. In addition to its ecclesiastical role, the monastery served for centuries as a landmark for sailors and inspiration for writer Bram Stoker. Enjoy a picnic on a grassy patch nearby and amble through the ruins to get a sense of the abbey’s history.
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Whitby Abbey which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

4. North Bay Beach

North Bay Beach is a tranquil stretch of golden sand with restaurants, beach cabins and family activities. It is the quieter and wilder of Scarborough’s two main beaches, a little farther out from the town center. Trek with your family past the picturesque outcrops and rock pools to the main sandy area and headland.
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North Bay Beach featuring a coastal town and a beach as well as a large group of people

5. Scarborough Spa

Scarborough Spa is a vast complex offering many events and activities in an impressive heritage-listed cliffside building. As its name suggests, the site was built around the region’s spa waters, although it is now known for its Jazz Festival, Spa Orchestra, dances and concerts. Move around the complex to appreciate its excellent views of the sea.
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Scarborough Spa featuring music, theatre scenes and performance art

What to do in South Cliff

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Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

4.5/5(73 reviews)

Watch productions and performances by world-famous music acts at one of the largest outdoor theaters in Europe, a venue with a stage in an unusual setting.

Scarborough Open Air Theatre
North Bay Beach featuring a coastal town and a beach as well as a large group of people

North Bay Beach

4.5/5(211 reviews)

Enjoy the tranquil setting of this spacious sandy haven flanked by a miniature railway and an aquarium with Humboldt penguins.

North Bay Beach
South Bay Beach which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town

South Bay Beach

4/5(199 reviews)

Marvel at the dynamic setting of this traditional British coastal resort, where you will find arcade games, a harbor and boutiques.

South Bay Beach
Scarborough Spa featuring music, theatre scenes and performance art

Scarborough Spa

4/5(119 reviews)

Stroll through the majestic rooms of this Victorian venue for dances and orchestras and learn about its origins as a spa in the 1600s.

Scarborough Spa
Peasholm Park featuring a river or creek and a garden

Peasholm Park

4.5/5(238 reviews)

Ascend to the top of the island pagoda for excellent views of a park full of attractions and nature paths.

Peasholm Park
Scarborough Castle which includes a sunset, views and a sandy beach

Scarborough Castle

4/5(67 reviews)

Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea.

Scarborough Castle
alpamare

alpamare

Ride thrilling waterslides, swim in rolling waves, relax in an infinity pool and stroll around a scenic garden at this alpine-themed amusement park.

alpamare
Scarborough Cricket Club

Scarborough Cricket Club

4.5/5(15 reviews)

This charming ground hosts matches throughout the summer but is best known for its annual cricket festival, which has taken place almost every summer since 1876.

Scarborough Cricket Club
Scarborough Harbour

Scarborough Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Scarborough with a trip to Scarborough Harbour. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Scarborough Harbour

 

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