Scarborough City Guide, Including Hotels

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