B&B's and Hotels in Scarborough

All about Scarborough

The North Sea coastal town of 
Scarborough is one of the largest towns in North Yorkshire and is the East Coast's top holiday resort full of tourist attractions. Scarborough has welcomed visitors for a little over 360 yrs and was infact the first UK spa resort by the seaside.  Somewhat of an old-fashioned seaside resort but ideal for those more traditional family get-aways it still remains as popular now as it was all those years ago!  It is a superb place for a traditional UK seaside holiday or long weekend break, the beautiful sandy beaches are wide and flat offering plenty of room for some fun with the kids!. The rocky (Limestone) headland seperates the South and North Bay beaches and taking a look at the rock you shall see Scarborough Castle (Which dates back to Norman times) a constant reminder of Scarborough's historic past. 

Crammed full of splendid architecture from Victorian times the town has a real charm to it, as mentioned earlier there is a genuine old fashioned warmth everywhere you look around the town. Whilst the town itself has it's own qualities it is often used as a base for longer breaks, as Scarborough is ideally placed to explore what the East Coast of Yorkishire has to offer!  A plethora of sandy beaches and nature trails await you all within a short drive from your 'Holiday Base'  If you want to leave the beaches for another day, you can easily spend your time visiting the local villages and enjoy the truly beautiful and tranquil countryside.

If you’re thinking of holidaying in Scarborough or you want to explore the surrounding areas, that offer a huge range of activities and attractions, then check out our great variety of affordable accommodations. With choices to suit all budgets from simple B&B to top quality Hotel establishments. If you’re still not convinced check out the list of attractions the Search4ahotel.com team have put together for you below.

Local Attractions

The Scarborough Fair Collection

Owned by Graham Atkinson the Scarborough Fair Collection (made up of working vintage fairground rides) is one of the most impressive and largest private collections in the UK today.

Two mighty wurlitzer organs,  miniature vehicles, trains and vintage cars can be found. Graham's collection continues to expand and houses many Showman's Steam Engines, most notably 'The Iron Maiden' the Worlds most recognised Engine. Whilst there is lots of British heritage on view, countries from all around the world have contributed to this collection including: America, Holland, Germany, France and Belgium. 

Scarborough Castle

The Castle is one of the most visited and finest attractions in the North of the UK and rightly so, with over 2,500 yrs worth of stories to tell, dramatic location and panoramic coastline views.

 It started life as an Iron Age Fort, was occupied by the Romans, became a Viking settlement and went on to reach its heyday under Henry II.  English Civil War, sieges, conflicts and the First world War have all had their jabs at this   royal stronghold, this is a place to see!!

Castle Howard

Castle howard is an historic house set in one of Yorkshire's finest estates. For over 300 yrs It has remained in the Howard family and is a quite stunning residence dating back to the 18th-century, the landscape is breathtaking with the estate covering over 1,000 acres nestled in the Howardian Hills.  It truly is so much more than a 'tourist attraction' it is a place of sheer natural beauty!  Castle howard also includes a very impressive rural estate, continuing traditions including forestry and farming.  With continued restoration & conservation of over 200 listed monuments and buildings, all generated profits made from the estates business goes towards helping undertake this mammoth task.

Dalby Forest

You can find Dalby Forest on the North York Moors National Park and is situated on the southern slopes. Access to this landscape of beauty includes many forest roads including the more well known 'nine mile Dalby Forest Drive'. Initially being formed back in the Ice Age and has been continuously shapped ever since the Bronze Age. If you find yourself with some spare time I would certainly recommend paying Dalby forest a visit. The settlers from years gone by have left their mark for all to see from,  linear earthworks of unknown purpose, Burial mounds and a  flourishing rabbit warrening industry can be found throughout the wood. If you are wanting a bit of fun (and lets face it there are only so many Burial mounds the kids will look at, before they start to throw the proverbial dummy out of the pram) then there is somewhat of a sweetner in  'Go Ape!" where those addorable little monkey's can take to the trees and wake themselves up again on the zip slides. A great adventure playground set 120 ft high up in the trees that includes tarzan swings, crossings and rope bridges. A great day out!

Rotunda Museum

The Scarborough Museum has been refurbished over the past few years with help from the 'Heritage Lottery Fund', the private sector and Scarborough Council and went on to reopen back in May 2008 as the Rotunda Museum. It is a huge part of Scarborough's heritage, looked upon fondly by local history lovers and has become an important landmark within the town.

Moreton Island Safari

Island Safari, sounds impressive right? Well it is! Infact Moreton is the 2nd largest sand island throughout all of the World and 'Sunrover Expeditions" arrange a great trip to the Island to enjoy and explore Sand hills, pristine beaches, lakes and heathland. Dolphins and even whales can sometimes be seen during the crossing. On arrival you have access to shipwrecks, snorkeling, wildflowers and four-wheel driving. Feeling brave? then you can also hop on the simply thrilling toboggan ride down the huge sand hills!

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