Scarborough gives families a lot of bang for their buck. The 2 sprawling beaches will keep everyone entertained for hours. They are perfect for setting up a game of cricket or flinging a Frisbee around. While parents sunbathe on the sand, kids can build sandcastles, or the whole family can enjoy a donkey ride along the coast. There's plenty of fun to be had away from the sand, too, in the myriad amusement arcades which flash and beep along most of Scarborough’s South Bay promenade.
Scarborough’s family-friendly attractions aren’t limited to sandy beaches and retro promenades. The rolling countryside surrounding Scarborough also offers great opportunities to get the whole family active. Day trips from the town can just involve hiking up the hills on the outskirts and taking in the views.
- 1
Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary
- Gezinnen
Meet playful otters, shy sharks, and frolicking seals, then stroll beside the Humboldt penguins on Penguin Island. At the interactive rock pool, children can touch a starfish and even hold a crab safely.
Locatie: Scalby Mills, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO12 6RP, UK
Openingstijden: Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
Telefoonnummer: +44 (0)1723 373414
Kaart - 2
North Bay Railway
- Gezinnen
- Foto
The line may only run between Peasholm Park and Scalby Mills, but it’s a charming and scenic journey for all ages - including budding railroad engineers. Children under 3 years of age ride for free.
Locatie: Burniston Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO12 6PF, UK
Openingstijden: Hours vary by season
Telefoonnummer: +44 (0)1723 368791
Kaartfoto door Phil 62005 (CC BY-SA 4.0) bewerkt
- 3
Olympia Leisure
- Gezinnen
Downstairs, Olympia Leisure brims with popular arcade games. Upstairs, there's a quieter play area, along with a bowling alley and a go-kart track.
Locatie: Foreshore Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 1NU, UK
Openingstijden: Daily from 10 am to 11 pm
Telefoonnummer: +44 (0)1723 377960
Kaart - 4
Harbour Bar
- Gezinnen
- Eten
When it’s time for a break from South Bay's beach, stop by nearby Harbour Bar, a retro '50s-style ice cream parlour. Popular treats include classic Knickerbocker Glories – sundaes with layers of fresh fruit - and banana splits.
Locatie: 1-3 Sandside, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 1PE, UK
Openingstijden: September–March: Monday–Friday from 8.30 am to 5 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 8 am to 5.30 pm. April–September: Monday–Friday from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 8 am to 5.30 pm
Telefoonnummer: +44 (0)1723 373662
Kaart - 5
Peasholm Park
- Goedkoop
- Stellen
- Gezinnen
Hiring a paddle boat offers a relaxing way to enjoy one of the floating bandstand's free concerts. If you and the little ones are feeling energetic, walk to the Chinese pagoda at the top of the hill.
Locatie: North Bay, Scarborough YO12 7TR, UK
Openingstijden: 24/7
Telefoonnummer: +44 (0)1723 386636
Kaart - 6
Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults
- Goedkoop
- Gezinnen
- Eten
- Foto
- Shoppers
The town’s weekly food market takes place in the main halls. If you head down to the vaults, you’ll find a maze of local vendors selling quirky crafts, antiques, toys, and games.
Locatie: St. Helen's Square, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO11 1EU, UK
Openingstijden: Monday–Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm
Telefoonnummer: +44 (0)1723 373579
Kaartfoto door dom fellowes (CC BY 2.0) bewerkt
- 7
Dalby Forest
- Goedkoop
- Stellen
- Gezinnen
- Foto
Dalby Forest offers easy and slightly more challenging trails. Young children enjoy the Superworm Trail, and you can even buy a Superworm Activity Pack at the visitor centre before heading out.
Locatie: Dalby Forest Drive, Low Dalby, Pickering YO18 7LT, UK
Openingstijden: Daily from 10 am to 4 pm
Telefoonnummer: +44 (0)1751 460295
Kaart