What's There To Do?

PEASHOLM PARK

Peasholm Park an oriental themed park with a beautiful system of streams and waterfalls, mini bridges and gardens for the whole family to enjoy, its voted the 6th Best Park in the UK and 25th Best Park in the whole of Europe in the Trip Advisor Traveller's Choice Awards, and its just a two minute walk from Mayville House!

The park is also home to the world famous Naval Warfare (July and August) its a unique miniature sea battle with some spectacular model boats. 

If you would prefer to be on the lake then choose from one of the many boats available to hire. Whether you fancy a row or a pedal, there is a selection of brightly painted rowing boats and dragon themed pedaloes for you to choose from. During the autumn and winter months the boats are only available at the weekend depending on the weather

Peasholm Park also comes complete with a putting green, a café serving both hot and cold food, an 18-hole mini golf course. (Summer Only)

OPEN AIR THEATRE

 Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre was built by Scarborough Corporation in the 1930’s. The Lord Mayor of London opened the Open Air Theatre in Northstead Manor Gardens in 1932, and audiences flocked to see ‘Merrie England’, the first production to be staged at the outdoor venue.

The theatre underwent a major refurbishment and on 20 May 2010.

Since its official re-opening, the Scarborough OAT has played host to some of the music industry’s biggest stars, including Elton John, Britney Spears, Gary Barlow, Kylie, Noel Gallagher,  Little Mix, Lewis Capaldi and many more.  

Acts for 2024 have been announced and are already on sale.

Click the link below to see who is coming to Scarborough.

 What's On (scarboroughopenairtheatre.com) 

THE NORTH AND SOUTH BAY

Scarborough has some of the best beaches in the country, with the perfect castle-building sand! There is a mixture of soft sand and tidal hard sand. Scarborough is home to some stunning rock pools, where at low tide you can explore and maybe find crabs, fish and even lobsters! But do make sure you know the tide times... 

The North Bay is Scarborough's Blue Flag beach, meaning it is one of the best in Europe for cleanliness both on the sand and in the water, facilities and safety. Unlike South Bay, most of the North Bay Beach is away from the road, with the chalet-lined promenade running from 'the corner' to the Sealife Centre. 

The South Bay is where you find all the amusement's arcades, donkey rides, crazy golf and some of the best Fish and Chip shops in the country.

The harbour dominates the front and from here you can get a boat trips for fishing or sight seeing up the coast to Whitby, keep an eye out for seals and whales.

SCARBOROUGH CASTLE

 Scarborough Castle is one of North Yorkshire’s finest historic sites. And one you can see from the end of Mayville Avenue

This once-mighty fortress has endured attacks from Vikings, medieval barons, Tudor rebels and a Parliamentary army during an epic Civil War siege.

You can explore the castle’s ruins, follow the long curtain wall with its many towers and climb viewing platforms in the Inner Bailey and the 12th-century Great Tower.  

It’s the perfect place for a family-friendly adventure in the fresh air, get tickets from the National Trust Website below.

Scarborough Castle | English Heritage (english-heritage.org.uk) 

SEALIFE CENTRE

 There is so much to see at SEA LIFE Scarborough! Walk along the beach of North Bay right to end where the white triangular buildings are. There is also a lovely pub and a walk up the cliffs once you have done looking at the fishes. We loved watching the sealions in the outside pool through the underwater glass

• Penguin Island - Head outside and meet the cheeky colony of Humboldt penguins that reside on Penguin Island and get closer than ever before as you make your way through their walk-through home

• More than 2500 creatures - Dive into an amazing underwater world and take a fascinating journey to the ocean depths as you discover amazing creatures at this unique indoor and outdoor attraction

• Tropical Ocean Tunnel - Take a stroll through the incredible 200,000l Ocean Tunnel and be mesmerised by the incredible beauty that lives within. You might even come face-to-fin with Blacktip Reef Sharks

• Rainforest Adventure - Immerse yourself in a world of creepy crawlies, lurking lizards and curious critters. Come just centimetres away from Green Tree Pythons and be mesmerised at the incredible colours of Poison Arrow Dart Frogs 

Visit SEA LIFE Scarborough Aquarium | SEA LIFE Centre 

ALPAMARE - Now Reopen

Flumes, Fun, Chill

Alpamare is a great waterpark ideal for the whole family. There is a heated outdoor pool with loungers whilst the kids and big kids are on the flumes or wave pool. Or sit in the infinity pool looking over the bay.

Booking is a must.