Title: Things to Do in Scarborough in 2026 | Expedia.com [Scarborough Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Scarborough.dx5680)[Hotels in Scarborough](https://expedia.com/Scarborough-Hotels.d5680.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Scarborough](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Scarborough.d5680.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Scarborough](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Scarborough.d5680.Car-Rental-Guide)[Scarborough Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Scarborough.d5680.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Scarborough ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Scarborough Types of activities Where to stay [Scarborough Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Scarborough.dx5680) ![South Bay Beach showing a coastal town and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173396/eec1a408-74e2-4e22-ba2a-5c7d02c5953b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Bay Beach showing a coastal town and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173396/eec1a408-74e2-4e22-ba2a-5c7d02c5953b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Bay Beach which includes a coastal town and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173396/f234726d-bd55-4645-a57d-a0b8fadb1db3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Bay Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173391/53fececa-54d6-4588-8635-3692bdc22955.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Bay Beach featuring general coastal views, landscape views and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173391/cde3e2b8-4f87-4477-a128-c860d716ee7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Scarborough Attractions It's not hard to find exciting things to do in Scarborough. Educate yourself on the area's history and check out the top tourist attractions in this delightful city. Organize your schedule now so you're ready to go once you arrive. Discover the best sights in Scarborough with some unique [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=5680&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips), or check out our list of {7 fun activities in Scarborough [fun activities in Scarborough](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=5680&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_5680) ## Recommended things to do in Scarborough | Number of things to do | 7 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Whitby: Whitby Abbey Ticket](/things-to-do/whitby-whitby-abbey-ticket.a46969428.activity-details): $7 | | Top 5 things to do | [SEA LIFE Scarborough](/things-to-do/sea-life-scarborough.a592007.activity-details)[Whitby: Whitby Abbey Ticket](/things-to-do/whitby-whitby-abbey-ticket.a46969428.activity-details)[Whitby: Guided Distillery Tour with Gin Tasting](/things-to-do/whitby-guided-distillery-tour-with-gin-tasting.a48048917.activity-details)[The Black Widow - Dark Tales around Scarborough](/things-to-do/black-widow-ghost-tours-in-scarborough.a48964891.activity-details)[Whitby's Historic East Side: An audio tour uncovering the east side's tales](/things-to-do/whitbys-historic-east-side-an-audio-tour-uncovering-the-east-sides-tales.a3513347.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Whitby: Whitby Abbey Ticket](/things-to-do/whitby-whitby-abbey-ticket.a46969428.activity-details)[The Black Widow - Dark Tales around Scarborough](/things-to-do/black-widow-ghost-tours-in-scarborough.a48964891.activity-details)[Whitby's Historic East Side: An audio tour uncovering the east side's tales](/things-to-do/whitbys-historic-east-side-an-audio-tour-uncovering-the-east-sides-tales.a3513347.activity-details)[Writing Dracula: A Self-Guided Walk of Stoker's Whitby](/things-to-do/writing-dracula-a-self-guided-walk-of-stokers-whitby.a50671287.activity-details) | | With kids | [SEA LIFE Scarborough](/things-to-do/sea-life-scarborough.a592007.activity-details)[Whitby: Whitby Abbey Ticket](/things-to-do/whitby-whitby-abbey-ticket.a46969428.activity-details)[The Black Widow - Dark Tales around Scarborough](/things-to-do/black-widow-ghost-tours-in-scarborough.a48964891.activity-details) | ## What to do in Scarborough - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Scarborough Leave your purse in the hotel room. It's a snap to entertain yourself in Scarborough without handing over a cent. **Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre** \- No matter your age, this place will inspire your imagination and educate your mind. **Grave of Anne Brontë** \- You'll feel like you've stepped back in time while roaming around this historic attraction. **Falsgrave** \- This is a buzzing area where you can soak in the vibe and experience the local way of life. **St Mary's Church** \- Do some soul searching or simply savor the serene atmosphere at this place of worship. **South Bay Beach** \- Dive into an amazing novel or play some music while you're basking in the sun. **South Cliff Italian Gardens** \- Prepare a picnic and enjoy a walk around the interesting plants. ### Things to Do in Scarborough with Kids Scarborough is a fabulous place for a family escape. Take the kids along and have a go at these [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=5680&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) together: - [York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/york-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a172294.activity-details) - [Best of York on Foot - Socially Distanced Small Group Walking Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/best-of-york-on-foot-socially-distanced-small-group-walking-tour.a1063876.activity-details) - [Private Roman Tour of York](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-roman-tour-of-york.a2581884.activity-details) - [York Small-Group Evening Walking Tour with Guide](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/york-small-group-evening-walking-tour-with-guide.a1063877.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Scarborough? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Scarborough ![Scarborough Open Air Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173405/11d25f70-460e-4b77-8874-4374310642be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Scarborough Open Air Theatre 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. [](https://expedia.com/Scarborough-Open-Air-Theatre-Scarborough.d6173405.Vacation-Attraction) ![Scarborough Spa showing performance art, theater scenes and music](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173402/3eb3ccba-2c7f-49c6-88ba-4d52d7e46e00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Scarborough Spa Stroll through the majestic rooms of this Victorian venue for dances and orchestras and learn about its origins as a spa in the 1600s. [](https://expedia.com/Scarborough-Spa-Scarborough.d6173402.Vacation-Attraction) ![North Bay Beach showing a sandy beach and a coastal town as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173391/0df20087-38c7-4c25-ac0c-032b8f423253.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### North Bay Beach Enjoy the tranquil setting of this spacious sandy haven flanked by a miniature railway and an aquarium with Humboldt penguins. [](https://expedia.com/North-Bay-Beach-Scarborough.d6173391.Vacation-Attraction) ![South Bay Beach which includes a coastal town and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173396/f162583b-3454-466b-b580-b332cc883ebc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Bay Beach Marvel at the dynamic setting of this traditional British coastal resort, where you will find arcade games, a harbor and boutiques. [](https://expedia.com/South-Bay-Beach-Scarborough.d6173396.Vacation-Attraction) ![Peasholm Park showing a garden and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173398/6c3e2a10-8e21-45e3-9f87-e6d11e7b3c29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Peasholm Park Ascend to the top of the island pagoda for excellent views of a park full of attractions and nature paths. [](https://expedia.com/Peasholm-Park-Scarborough.d6173398.Vacation-Attraction) ![alpamare](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634002539835/a907f828-d814-4237-81f9-f5315c0548f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Alpamare-Scarborough.d553248634002539835.Vacation-Attraction) ![Scarborough Castle which includes views, a sandy beach and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079251/dfa733d5-0217-4f15-ad4c-3e022a687eb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Scarborough Castle Delve through 3,000 years of history at the ruins of this headland castle with panoramic views of the North Sea. [](https://expedia.com/Scarborough-Castle-Scarborough.d6079251.Vacation-Attraction) ![Scarborough Cricket Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494427/3a9a7d33-19db-4a4b-9801-780aaae2018a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Scarborough Cricket Club 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. [](https://expedia.com/Scarborough-Cricket-Club-Scarborough.d553248621532494427.Vacation-Attraction) ![South Cliff Italian Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621556237660/d582f03d-9fa3-48e6-b7e9-6459682ee67b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Cliff Italian Gardens This small ornate garden forms part of a series of coastal gardens that spread along the cliffs of Scarborough’s southern coastline. [](https://expedia.com/South-Cliff-Italian-Gardens-Scarborough.d553248621556237660.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Scarborough ![This is the famous Tramway down to the beach in Scarborough North Yorkshire, behind the building you will also see the black tower of what was once the largest hotel in Europe "The Grand Hotel" ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5680/9f60c337-0bb9-4260-af75-d54b0eacc8f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Scarborough City Centre 5/5(2 area reviews) Scarborough City Centre is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, lively bars, and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like South Bay Beach or Mecca Bingo while you're exploring the neighborhood. [](https://expedia.com/Scarborough-Scarborough-City-Centre.dx553248635810423076) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Scarborough.dx5680.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Scarborough ![Rear view of ancient, now converted warehouses, and canal head. Driffield, UK.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4626/6359c1da-3399-4653-ae1e-07dd66cbf39c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Driffield ![#castle #medieval #yorkshire #Englishheritage #Mark_and_Travel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5657/18f6e02d-cdf4-4a03-bfd7-64074b1e2c1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pickering ![Beautiful waterfall in the heart of the North Yorkshire moors, love this shot of the autumn colours coming through on the leafs, #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182527/fa24003c-8a33-4c96-ad34-cf44d45d42c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Goathland ![Whitby Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621556282415/fe3c6187-ea1a-4e68-901e-61a6ac6fdb37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whitby ![Royal Oak](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602313/c7f56cbe-ff68-4857-a7f7-13f019f6d6e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Nigelcoates](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Nigelcoates) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Hunmanby ![On the way to Malton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048692/474e8439-2390-4e67-8147-0ef5eb14714c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Malton ![The Ravenhall hotel in snowy Ravenscar #BeachTips #LikeALocal #ravenscar #seaside #seaview #coast #whitby #scarborough #robinhoodsbay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053953/fc65932f-83ae-4d0c-b52f-b5129558d3a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ravenscar ![The Wolds Way above Ganton. Apparently on the line of an old sunken lane](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5680/07ddf1d1-7423-4aa9-897f-1a13b5935cb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Oliver Dixon](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3462) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Ganton ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Scarborough worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Scarborough? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Scarborough? ### Is three days enough to stay in Scarborough? ### Is Scarborough a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Scarborough with kids? > - [SEA LIFE Scarborough](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sea-life-scarborough.a592007.activity-details) > - [Whitby: Whitby Abbey Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/whitby-whitby-abbey-ticket.a46969428.activity-details) > - [The Black Widow - Dark Tales around Scarborough](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/black-widow-ghost-tours-in-scarborough.a48964891.activity-details) ### What to do in Scarborough for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Scarborough? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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