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Scarborough City Guide Including Hotels
carborough is one of Scarborough’s past completely
Britain’s favourite seaside covered. Come here to find out
resorts and has been for about the Victorian spa, the
more than four centuries. Located fishing port and prehistoric
on the east coast of Yorkshire, burial sites.
Scarborough has always attracted
visitors thanks to its beautiful Eden Camp at Malton. It’s worth
and lengthy sandy beaches, taking the short journey from
picturesque cliff tops and Scarborough to visit this
family-oriented attractions. The exciting recreation of wartime
location offers spectacular views Britain. Scenes from the past are
of the North Sea but is also far reconstructed through a
more than just another seaside combination of sound, smell,
town; there are numerous things movement and lighting.
to see and do, making it an ideal
place to take a break. Scarborough Light House. Located
on Vincent Pier, this lighthouse
When you arrive in Scarborough, has been guarding the coast for
you’ll discover a whole treasure two hundred years and is known
trove of things to see and do and loved by visitors and
during your stay. Whatever your town-dwellers alike.
interest, be it history,
heritage, sport, nature or art, Church of St. Martin-on-the-Hill.
you’ll find that Scarborough has This beautiful Victorian church
it covered. Here are just a few boasts splendid, pre-Raphaelite
of the places you can visit: stained glass, colourful interior
decoration and extravagant
The Rotunda Museum. Suitable for architecture.
all the family, including young
children, this museum has North Bay Miniature Railway.
Enjoy the whimsical British Coronia. Trips run whatever the
phenomenon of the miniature weather.
railway as you explore this one
from the 1930s, which has tracks Enjoy the spectacle of the Water
of almost a mile in length. Ski Circus. You’d be cruel to
deny your kids the pleasure of a
As well as all the places of trip to this exhibit, which sees
interest to visit in Scarborough, your favourite TV & film
there are also many different characters performing on water
types of things you can do. skis. Watch out for Batman, Bart
Scarborough is host to a whole Simpson, the Tellytubbies and
selection of special events and more.
activities all the year round, so
you never know what might be on Go boating at Peasholm Park &
when you come and visit. Some of Island. Choose from canoes,
the things you might choose to do pedalos or boat trips and enjoy
include: this beautiful park on a relaxing
afternoon. Also choose from mini
Go shopping! At the Brunswick golf, tree walks, and a water ski
Shopping Centre, you’ll discover circus.
shops selling many different
kinds of goods and products, Scarborough offers a wide variety
whether you’re looking for of places to eat, each serving
children’s clothing or the ideal its own type of distinctive food.
wedding present. Venues range from that
Take a trip along the coast with ever-popular Yorkshire
Scarborough Pleasure Steamers. speciality, fish and chip shops,
Enjoy the finest views of the to high-class restaurants, plus
picturesque Yorkshire coast by all the cafes you could wish for.
travelling on the Regal Lady and Here is just a selection of some
of Scarborough’s quality of dishes is on offer here,
eateries: ranging from delicious steaks to
bulging burgers, light bites and
The Red Lea Hotel. Located on the yummy desserts. You also have the
Prince of Wales Terrace, this opportunity to wash down your
hotel has a five-star restaurant food down with an ice-cold Greene
offering three course meals that King beer.
change every day. Take your pick
from beef, salmon or vegetarian The Pizza Place. If you’re
platters, or try something looking for takeaway food, then
refined like the roast pheasant. this is the place to come. Choose
from a variety of pizzas, all
The Magpie Café. This café offers served with your own choice of
a variety of tasty meals, but is toppings.
especially renowned for its fish
and chips. The reason? The fish If you’re looking for somewhere
is always straight from the to stay, then you’ll find
harbour at Scarborough, meaning yourself spoiled for choice when
you’ll be in for a fresh-tasting you come to Scarborough. Every
treat. type of accommodation is
available in the town, whether
Mother Hubbard’s Restaurant. A you’re looking for bed and
family-owned eatery for many breakfasts, hotels, inns, or
years, this restaurant also guest houses; there are also many
serves up its own special brand caravans and campsites available
of fish and chips, earning it the for booking. Finally, there are
title of ‘Fish and Chip Shop of even holiday cottages up for rent
the Year’ on several occasions. if you want total privacy, peace
and quiet. Many of the hotels in
The Hungry Horse. A wide choice the town are located on
cliff-tops, offering views of the everything from fruit machines to
sandy beaches and open sea; children’s adventure play areas,
others come complete with their laser dodgems, simulators and the
own golf courses. Additionally, ever-favourite 2p machines. If
many of the hotels and you’re stuck for something to do
guesthouses offer facilities such in an evening, then Scarborough
as swimming pools, television, Spa Theatre provides a variety of
bars and in-house restaurants. family entertainment.
Alternatively, if you’re looking
The Gresham Hotel for something that little bit
The Victoria Hotel different, Cotton Dale Shooting
Hotel St Nicholas Ground is on hand if you’ve
Royal Classic Hotel always fancied having a go at
Granville Lodge Hotel clay pigeon shooting. Finally, if
Chatsworth Hotel you’re a movie fan, then a trip
The Crown Spa Hotel to the Hollywood Plaza Cinema is
Ashburton Hotel a must, as it shows all the
The Lincoln Hotel latest blockbusters.
The Skikero Hotel
The Grand Scarborough As one of Britain’s best-loved
Mansion House Hotel seaside towns, Scarborough has
plenty to offer the visitor and
Scarborough has plenty of tourist. With plenty of
entertainment up on offer, most attractions and things to do, no
of it geared towards the family. matter what the weather,
One of the town’s biggest venues Scarborough is the perfect
is the Olympia Leisure Family holiday destination all year
Entertainment Centre, which has round.
About the Author:
Maria Williams, Occupation: Traveller, Website: http://www.sleepuk.com Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of discounted hotels to make your stay in the UK as comfortable as possible.
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