Whatever your age, whatever your idea of what makes a good day out at the seaside, you’re going to find what you’re looking for in Scarborough.
Scarborough, South Bay
Whatever your age, whatever your idea of what makes a good day out at the seaside, you’re going to find what you’re looking for in Scarborough.
Children will love what’s on offer here, whether it’s building sandcastles, playing in the amusement arcades or splashing about in the waves.
Scarborough offers visitors two large, sandy bays, divided by a rocky promontory on which tower the majestic ruins of 11th century Scarborough Castle.
South Bay is the livelier of the two beaches, being backed by cafes, ice-cream parlours, shops, theatres and all the entertainments and delights that you’d expect from a traditional seaside resort.
Donkey rides are available on the beach.
At one end of the bay, the harbour provides mooring for fishing vessels as well as the usual yachts and pleasure boats.
Boat trips run from here around the bay or further down the coast.
The South Cliff Promenade above the Spa and South Cliff Gardens has wide views of the South Bay.
The South Bay has the largest illuminated 'star disk' anywhere in the UK. It is 26 m (85 feet) across and fitted with subterranean lights representing the 42 brightest stars and major constellations that can be seen from Scarborough in the northern skies.
The beach is popular with families and sometimes has good surfing conditions.
