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 with a membership they will love!
Membership to Dalby Forest is just £64 for the year.
When you buy gifted membership on-site with a free nature themed tote bag with every purchase.
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!
The Scarborough Ghost Walk – Brand New for 2025!
Looking for a fun family evening activity that’s a little different? Join us for a live theatrical storytelling event as we journey through the dark side of Scarborough’s history. It’s spooky, educational, entertaining—and a great bit of exercise too! Don’t just take our word for it! Check out our ghost hunter feedback on our social media!
Perfect for families, a friends’ night out, or even a unique date night with a twist!
Discover the spine-tingling stories of the spirits history has left behind, all while enjoying the gorgeous views of Britain’s oldest seaside town.
Tours run at 7:00 p.m. On selected night’s Only! Tickets are limited—when they’re gone, they’re gone! Book online to avoid disappointment.
Prices: Adults £8.00 | Children £6.00 | Family of 4 £25
Meeting Point: Castle Road, between St. Mary’s Church and the castle. What3Words: pokers.went.tricks
Private tours available! Email [email protected] or message us on Facebook.
The ghosts of Scarborough are waiting… Are you brave enough to join us?
*Please note the tour does not go down any steps but we do go down a steep cobbled hill and traverse over some short kerbs in the old town.
Whitby Market
When? Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Where? At Dock End, New Quay Road, Whitby
There’s always room for more traders too, so come and be part of our vibrant community.
For more information, visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/markets or email [email protected]
Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults – an exciting range of shops, cafés, and stalls spread over three floors. You’ll find an array of eateries, crafters, and gift shops across the main floor and mezzanine. Below the market, the Vaults deliver a unique shopping experience, not to be missed.
When? Monday to Saturday
Where? St. Helen’s Square, Scarborough, YO11 1EU
What time? 8am until 4pm
There’s always room for more traders too, so come and be part of our vibrant community. You can also trade at our monthly craft fair – the first Saturday of the month for just £10 a table!
For more information visit www.scarboroughmarkethall.co.uk or email [email protected]
One of the largest natural sports lakes in North Yorkshire, we offer a range of fun, relaxing and exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. You can challenge yourself, learn a new skill or make a splash! Nestled in picturesque countryside, we are just off the A170, near Wykeham.
NEW FOR 2025:
Get away from it all on our 2.5km all-terrain walking and cycle track around the lake (FREE to use) whilst taking in the beautiful surroundings. Take a bike ride along one of our cycle tracks or wind down with a relaxing walk whilst taking in the picturesque views. We are dog friendly too so bring yours along! Please note all dogs must be kept on a lead to avoid disturbing nesting birds and wildlife.
Finish off your day with a blast on our ever popular Aquapark, with some of the largest inflatable slides, climbing walls and trampolines in the region.
Have a go at kayaking, test your balance on a stand-up paddle board or learn to sail, take a dip and go for an open water swim or take a peaceful trip on one of our electric mini ships or pedalos.
Plus, for those who prefer dry land adventures, there’s plenty more to explore – from Axe Throwing, Archery, Bushcraft, and a Climbing Wall, to the newly upgraded Puzzle Room and brand-new Laser Tag experience, now open for tactical family battles and team challenges.
Family friendly cafe on site offering a selection of hot and cold food and drink. Enjoy the view and a cup of tea even if not partaking in any activities. All welcome.
FREE PARKING, FREE ENTRY, #YOUONLYPAYTOPLAY
Wykeham Lakes, Long Causeway Road, Scarborough YO13 9QU
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
Use the code EHAFF25 for 15% off Gift and Annual Membership
Discover an amazing underwater world.
Parent & Toddler Ticket – £16
There is so much to see at SEA LIFE Scarborough! Dive in and you’ll discover:
Annual passes available for £40.
Scalby Mills, Scarborough, YO12 6RP
Offering you the best crazy golf with hot and cold drinks
Great fun for all ages
North Bay, Scarborough
Alpamare has something for everyone to entertain families. Swim Tots sessions for the parents and little ones to create lasting memories, Aquafit will keep you moving whilst you listen to dance classics. Not to mention four state-of-the-art slides, a wave pool and a Spa.
28 Burniston Road, Scarborough
01723 339859
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
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 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
Diggers is North Yorkshire’s first ever remote control cafe, come and dig to your hearts content!
Designed for both kids and adults, the cafe offers a unique experience letting you take control of realistic remote-controlled construction vehicles, including excavators, bulldozers, tipper trucks, and even a towering crane.
147a Victoria Road, Scarborough
Go on an insect adventure with this #GardentoGarden workshop for young people and families.
More details HERE
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
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
Traditional cinema which is over 100 years old, showing modern films and new releases.
159 North Marine Road, Scarborough, YO12 7HU
01723 507567
Funfair located near the Harbour in Scarborough, just before Marine Drive. Lots of rides and amusements. Opens seasonally.
Sandside, Scarborough YO11 1PG
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
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 Scarborough, North Yorkshire is open for everyone to enjoy all year round, 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
Naval Warfare – A unique miniature sea battle. Every Monday, Thursday & Saturday at 3pm.
Peasholm Park, Columbus Ravine, Scarborough YO12 7TS
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
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
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
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 Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11am – 4pm.
Rotunda Museum, Cliff Bridge Terrace, Scarborough, YO11 2HB
01723 353665
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 Tuesdays – Saturdays, 11am – 4pm. No need to pre-book.
The Crescent, Scarborough YO11 2PW
01723 374753
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 from 1st February 2025 until 9th November 2025 .
Killerby Lane, Cayton, Scarborough YO11 3TP
07519 189411
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
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.
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
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 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.
Play sessions: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday 10-11:30 and 12:00-13:30
Book online or give them a call on 01723 313243
59 Main St, Seamer, Scarborough YO12 4QD
Opens 21st March 2024 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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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
Play cafe for preschoolers & their grown ups in Scarborough. Space that you can BOTH enjoy.
117 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough
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
