Days Out Scarborough & Whitby

Days Out in Scarborough

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School Holidays

Are you visiting or planning a day out in the School Holidays?

There are loads of Events listed on the School Holidays page HERE 

Give the gift of green space, adventure this Christmas with a membership they will love!

Membership to Dalby Forest is just £60 for the year.

Once purchased, your loved one can choose when their membership starts and enjoy a year’s free parking in Dalby Forest, 10% discount for bike hire, 10% discount in Dalby Forest cafe and 15% off at Go Ape, plus much more!


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Discover an amazing underwater world.

Parent & Toddler Ticket – £16

  • Best value off peak ticket
  • Adult entry + toddler (aged 5 and under)
  • Dive right in to the mesmerising wonders of the ocean with your little fish, whilst the bigger fish are at school
  • Only available Monday to Friday during school term-time

There is so much to see at SEA LIFE Scarborough! Dive in and you’ll discover:

  • 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

Annual passes available for £40.

Scalby Mills, Scarborough, YO12 6RP


01723 373414
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Alpamare, Scarborough

CLOSED until Spring 2024

Waterpark in Scarborough with indoor and outdoor pools, slides, spa, food and drink. Sessions must be booked in advance.

North Bay, 28 Burniston Road, Scarborough, YO12 6PH
01723 339 859

Betton Farm

Betton Farm is a Visitors Centre, Tea Room, Farm shop, Farm Yard and playground. There are plenty of things to do and see even in wet weather.  The farm animals are always a favourite with the children especially in spring time with our newly born lambs and piglets. With chickens, goats, guinea pigs and rabbits children can get close to their favourite farm animals.

Large grassed play equipment area with climbing frames and slides. For the under 5’s there’s a wide range of small ride on bikes and cars to play on.

East Ayton, Nr Scarborough, YO13 9HT
01723 863143

Crafty Creations Cafe

We have a range of craft activities for you to enjoy these include Paint a Pot / Pot Painting, Glass Fusing Workshops and Other Crafts; especially welcome on a rainy day.

You can also book a children’s party, events or a craft evening.

4 Eastborough, Scarborough, YO11 1NW
01723 364419

Dexters Surf Shop

Dexters provide a professional, surfing experience, all year round, to people from all walks of life.

The Surf lessons offered is designed by the ASI team to be educational, rewarding and fun, helping people to try something new, advance on what they know already, or just to get out there in the water and have fun. Prices start at £35 per person.

North Bay, Kepwick House, North Bay, Scarborough, YO12 7TN
01723 377 565

Ento-Sleuthing in South Cliff Gardens, Scarborough

Go on an insect adventure with this #GardentoGarden workshop for young people and families.

More details HERE

Escape Room, Scarborough

Participants are “locked” in a room, and have only sixty minutes to solve a series of clues, puzzles and riddles to enable them to successfully complete their mission and ‘escape’ the room – and so win the game. We recommend that groups of under 16s should have at least one adult in their team.

2 Vernon Road, YO11 2NG
01723 372147

Hidden Horizons

Based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire we offer a wide range of events, including fossil hunts, rock pooling trips, dinosaur footprint walks, etc. Their experienced leaders will be able to show you the amazing secrets hidden on our coast, from 180 million year old fossils and Jurassic dinosaur footprints to the creatures that call it home today. Ideal for families, small groups and birthday parties!

Scarborough, South Bay. Ring for details and prices.
01723 817017

Hollywood Plaza Cinema

Traditional cinema which is over 100 years old, showing modern films and new releases.

159 North Marine Road, Scarborough, YO12 7HU
01723 507567

Luna Park

Funfair located near the Harbour in Scarborough, just before Marine Drive. Lots of rides and amusements. Opens seasonally.

Sandside, Scarborough YO11 1PG

Mrs Pots’ Pots

A friendly place for people of any age or artistic ability to come and explore their creativity… or just splatter some paint on a pot! We love to help with capturing the perfect hand, foot and Paw prints in paint or clay. Gift vouchers are available for a unique present or new baby gift..

5 North Marine Road, Scarborough, YO12 7EY
01723 447475

North Yorkshire Water Park

Offers a range of watersport activities including aqua park (including one for Toddlers (Splash Kingdom), stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, open water swimming, sailing, canoeing. Plus walks, cycle track, cafe and a relaxing environment. Free parking, free entry, you only pay to play.

Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome.

Wykeham Lakes, Long Causeway Road, Scarborough YO13 9QU

01723 865052

Olympia Leisure

12 lane Ten Pin Bowling Alley with fabulous balcony views of Scarborough’s Seafront and Bay, also a large Arcade. Children’s parties available.

Olympia Leisure, Foreshore Road, Scarborough, YO11 1NU
01723 377 960

Peasholm Park

Peasholm park is free to enter and enjoy. Bring a long a picnic and take in the scenery or get stuck in with some of the activities on offer!

Summer Festival of Fun at Peasholm Park. Tuesday & Wednesdays between 12pm-3pm.

Peasholm Park Naval Warfare – Battle of Peasholm running Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays throughout July and August, last show September 2nd 2023 – Doors at 2pm, music from 2:30pm, battle at 3pm.

Peasholm Park, Columbus Ravine, Scarborough YO12 7TS

Peasholm Park, Scarborough

Peasholm Park Scarborough, North Yorkshire is open for everyone to enjoy all year round, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Entrance to the Park, which is never closed, is free. Within the park is a boating lake with an island to explore in the middle.  There are also lots of pathways leading around the park and surrounding woodlands.  Also a café & toilets.

There are dinosaurs & fairies on the loose in Peasholm Park! Grab your mobile phone and take your children along to play our Augmented Reality Dinosaur Safari and Winter Fairy Fun. The Love Exploring app is free to download

Dogs welcome.

Victoria Park Ave, Scarborough YO12 7QZ
01723 500954

Playdale Farm

Lots to do for younger children including farm animal barns, indoor playbarn, outdoor playground and sandpits, tractor rides, cafe and picnic areas.

Closed Fridays during term time

Carr Lane, Cayton, Scarborough YO11 3AT
01723 586351

Redcliffe Farm

A superb local farm shop filled with amazing local produce. A Cafe, courtyard of animals and play farm all wait to be discovered.

Redcliffe Farm, Redcliffe Lane, Lebberston, Scarborough, YO11 3NT.
01723 583194

Rotunda Museum

The Rotunda Museum is full of fascinating objects, including fossils found on East Yorkshire’s Dinosaur Coast. Come face to face with the wonderful creatures which once called Yorkshire home at the Ancient Seas of the Yorkshire Coast display. See the fascinating collection of fossils and specially commissioned reconstructions of what marine life was like millions of years ago. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm.

Rotunda Museum, Cliff Bridge Terrace, Scarborough, YO11 2HB
01723 353665

Scarborough Art Gallery

Scarborough Art Gallery houses the borough’s permanent collection of fine art, as well as having regular events for children, especially during the holidays. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm. No need to pre-book.

The Crescent, Scarborough YO11 2PW
01723 374753

Scarborough Castle

Scarborough Castle is beautifully situated on the cliffs giving panoramic views of Scarborough and the Yorkshire Coast. Experience 3,000 years of history, play on the grassy headland, and grab a take away coffee from the coffee shed.

Dogs on a lead welcome.

Castle Road, Scarborough, YO11 1HY
01723 372451

Scarborough Footgolf

3 courses ideal for players of all ages and abilities as well as a FootPool Table.  Great prices with discounts for families and groups. Open 9am til dusk on weekdays, 10am to 6pm on weekends.

Killerby Lane, Cayton, Scarborough YO11 3TP
07519 189411

Scarborough North Bay Railway

Historic seaside miniature railway, offering a wide range of attractions including the Sky Trail, Water Walking Balls, Boating Lake, Bumper Boats and Historic Water Chute. Operating trains since 1931, taking passengers just under a mile from Peasholm Park to Scalby Mills stations, offering beautiful views of Scarborough’s North Bay. 100% wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a short lead. Trains start running from 10.40am every day from April to end of October.

Burniston Rd, Scarborough, YO12 6PF
01723 368791

Scarborough to Whitby Cinder Track

The Cinder Track, between Scarborough and Whitby, is a popular off road route through the North York Moors National Park, just inland from the stunning North Yorkshire coast.  It follows the old railway line and gives views on the coast and countryside. 21 miles of track ideal for walking, biking and riding. The track starts in Sainsbury’s carpark off Falsgrave Road, Scarborough.

Sky Trail Adventure

Experience the high-level thrills of the North Bay Railway’s Sky Trial Adventure, one of only a few in the country. If you’re after an adrenalin rush, rise to the challenge around our 2 level rope bridge and beam course. Minimum age is 5 years old and you must be 1m tall to use the Sky Trail Adventure. Adventurers less than 1.2m tall must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or over.

North Bay, North Yorkshire, Scarborough, YO12 6PF
01723 368791

Stained Glass Centre

Situated between the Yorkshire coastal resorts of Scarborough and Filey. Discover the history of and see how stained glass is made, learn how to make stained glass and fused glass in our new class room. Visit our extensive showroom for lampshades, mirrors and gifts, relax in our tearoom and gardens, hot daily specials, freshly baked cakes and scones, and afternoon tea.

Killerby Lane, Cayton, Scarborough, YO11 3TP
01723 581236

The Little Play Company, Seamer

The Little Play Company Seamer is a Role Play Centre for Children, with ten play areas packed with props and costumes, allowing children to act out adult jobs and scenarios, whilst having tonnes of fun too.

Book online or give them a call on 01723 313243

59 Main St, Seamer, Scarborough YO12 4QD

The Scarborough Fair Collection

Opens April 2023 and this year will be open Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm

The Scarborough Fair Collection hosts a magnificent working collection of Vintage Cars, Steam Engines, Vintage Fairground Rides and Mechanical Organs topped off with a ‘Mighty’ Wurlitzer Organ in our spacious ballroom. Set in the scenic grounds of the Flower of May Holiday Park on the coast road between Scarborough and Filey.

Here at the museum we have a well stocked tea bar providing, sandwiches, cakes and lavish afternoon teas. Sit in the ballroom and be entertained by the vintage dance organs while you eat.

Once you’ve had a look around the museum, make the most of your day and take the little one(s) swimming too! The indoor pool on the Flower of May is open to the public!

Lebberston Cliff, Filey Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3NU
01723 586698

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The Secret Realm Scarborough

Indoor soft play area with junior, toddler and baby areas. Customer café. Party packages are available.

5-8 Newchase Court, Hopper Hill Rd, Scarborough, YO11 3YS
01723 586665

Yorkshire Coast Boat Trips

Customers are welcome to travel one-way (or return from the first trip of the day) between Whitby and Scarborough.

The trips will display the beautiful scenery, rugged cliffs and wildlife in its natural habitat. Whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds are hoped to be seen from these trips.

07379 001507

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