Things to do in Scarborough, Whitby & Filey with teenagers. Days out, activities, clubs and classes, find ideas on Mumbler.
Introducing the Music Therapy Hub, Basement Beats, a new program at the St. James Community Arts Centre in Scarborough. This hub is designed to offer young people a unique opportunity to explore the therapeutic benefits of music.
Purpose and Goals: The hub is tailored for young individuals aged 8 and above living in Scarborough and the surrounding areas. Our primary goals are:
Session Activities: Activities will vary based on individual and group needs, including:
All activities will incorporate elements of reflection and discussion, aligned with our therapeutic goals
Booking Information: To book an individual session or make a referral, please contact the North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre at 01653 628 725. We’ll discuss the person’s goals and arrange an initial session to tailor the experience to their needs.
FAQs:
Independent swimming lessons available for all ages and all abilities….
Childrens Groups and Private Lessons:
Adult Groups and Private Lessons:
Why choose Carol Saunders Swim School?
For more details about swimming lessons at The Flower of May, Scarborough
Kids Mountain Biking Courses at Dalby Forest Cycle Hub – Spring & Summer 2025
This spring and summer, Dalby Forest Cycle Hub is the ideal place for young adventurers to develop their mountain biking skills. Whether your child is a beginner or looking to take their riding to the next level, our expert-led courses provide a fun and safe environment for building confidence and improving technique.
Courses for All Abilities
Our courses are led by British Cycling-qualified instructors, with a maximum of 8 riders per group, ensuring personalised attention. From beginners to budding pros, we have a course for every age and ability.
Course Options:
Additional Details
Booking is essential. We offer a 20% discount on bike hire for participants, and Dalby Forest entry fees are reduced to £3 for course attendees.
Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, The Courtyard, Low Dalby. YO18 7LT
Lego Church is starting on Wednesday afternoons from 4-5.15pm in term time at Westborough Methodist Church.
It is open for all ages – children must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry is free and includes hot food.
At Lego Church we encourage play, learn some of the greatest stories of all time and share food together.
Westborough, Scarborough YO11 1TS
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
BE YOURSELF, BE AMAZING 6-12 YEARS
From musical theatre, to comedy, drama and filmmaking – our classes allow young people to get hands on, creating their own content and learning industry skills, whilst having a blast! At PQA we build self-belief by encouraging young people to step out of their comfort zones, develop new skills and be their amazing self. Classes are split into three age groups 6-9 years, 10-12 years and 13-18 years and students spend 3 hours with industry expert teachers leading sessions in musical theatre, film and tv and comedy and drama.
Every Sunday 9.45am – 1.00pm at Scarborough College Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA
For more information contact Principal James
Hit the waves with their After School Club
14 years plus
Beginning 26th May 2022, Thursday 4.30pm – 6pm
North and South Bays
Equipment included. £120 for 4 weeks
07535 340322
Predictably, Dalby Activity Centre is based in Dalby Forest, the perfect place to experience exciting new outdoor sports.
Play your favourite online games in real life. Easy to play and run around with lightweight high tech gaming guns. Suitable for ages 7yrs & up
Activities for 8 years plus include Archery, Tree Climb, Orienteering, Low Ropes Course, Nite Line, Gladiator Climb and Environmental Activities (including mini beast hunting and shelter building).
Phone: 01751 460590
Venue address:
World Cup Carpark
Dalby Forest
Nr Thornton-le-Dale
North Yorkshire
Every Saturday 9.00am from Low Dalby village
The place to be on a Saturday morning is Dalby Forest parkrun, dust off your trail shoes and head to Dalby Forest. This is a free timed 5k run event (discounted £2 parking applies between 8.30-10.30am) and is open to all.
03000 674300 / 01751 460295
Kickboxing classes & Fitness for ages 4 plus
Come and have fun, get fit and learn martial arts with us
Family friendly, family run inclusive club
Kickboxing-Monday & Wednesday
17:30 Juniors (4-7 yrs)
18:30 Cadets (8-11 yrs)
10:30 Seniors (12 +)
Ninjas (SEN Class) – Saturday
10:30
Fitness – Saturday
11.30
Unit 21, Barry’s Lane, Scarborough, YO12 5HA
07545769193
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
Eastfield Youth Club deliver positive activities for young people 11-19yrs on a Monday Evening 7-8.30pm. Life skills, arts, crafts, sports, games, etc.
Westway Open Arms, Eastfield, Scarborough YO11 3EE
01723 448274
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
Whitby escape rooms offer you a chance to use your puzzle solving prowess to work with your friends and solve our themed mystery rooms. Each room has it’s own theme while incorporating snippets of local history, myths and legends. You will have 60 minutes.
St. Hilda’s Business Centre, The Ropery, Whitby, YO22 4ET
07480117323/01947 821333
British Fencing lessons, all equipment provided, first session is free:
Monday 7.15-8.30pm, 9 to 17 yrs, 7.15-9pm, 18 yrs and above.
YMCA Leisure Centre, St.Thomas Street, Scarborough, YO11 1DY
Phone: 01723 374227
Filey Youth Club run every Wednesday evening 7-9 pm (term time only) for kids aged 11-19yrs.
St Johns Church, Filey
Film Club for Teens – Ages 12+, contact the library for more information. Starts from Monday 6th February, 4:30pm.
Station Avenue, Filey. 01609 536608
Skatepark located right on the seafront in Scarborough.
Marine Dr, Scarborough YO11 1HY
Cycling coaching for children and adults in basic cycling, mountain biking, cyclocross and track.
For more information contact Jay on 07966 925711
Wednesdays in Term Time
3.45pm – 5.15pm
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Ayton Methodist Church Pickering Road, Ayton.YO13 9JE
Ballet, Tap and Contemporary Dance for secondary aged kids with performance and competition opportunities:
Open level classes catering for all abilities. For more information contact Su on 07968 273468
Tae Kwon-Do classes for children aged 10+ and adults
Traditional martial art training in a relaxed, friendly club. For more information contact Matt on 07968 251136
Term time sessions for primary school children and teenagers at Eastfield, More Than Books library:
Eastfield Library Community Hub, High Street, Scarborough. YO11 3LL
01609 536606
An Association For Traditional Martial Art Club’s, children’s classes:
They also run Karate on Monday & Thursday nights (7yrs all the way up to 80+yrs) – 1 hour session for £4.50 from 5.30 to 6.30pm, or a 2 hour session for £7.50 from 6.30 to 8.30pm.
Tomiki Aikido every Friday night, same ages, times and prices as above.
Are you a young person aged 13 – 18, looking to learn new skills, learn about policing and make a difference to your local community?
Why not apply to join the North Yorkshire Police Volunteer Police Cadets from September 2024?
Scarborough – Monday 6-8pm
Malton – Wednesday 6 – 8pm
See ‘North Yorkshire Police – A place for all’ on Facebook
9am every Saturday. Enjoy the scenic run around our picturesque park – all abilities welcome. The café is open for well-earned post-run breakfast too.
Long Causeway Rd, Wykeham, Lakes YO13 9QU
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
We are open roller discos are only held on the last Friday of the month. 6.30PM – 9PM
£7.50 Per Person.
Juniors from 10 years plus, Wednesday 6pm – 7pm.
The Street, 12 Lower Clark St, Scarborough, YO12 7PW
Call Dave Hammond:
07525 451454
British Judo Association Registered Club
Providing training for all ages in the art of Judo.
Juniors: Thursday 6-7pm
Seniors: Thursday 7-8.30pm
Everyone Active Sports Village
Ashburn Road
Scarborough
YO11 2JW
Contact Paul Johnson 07454 473377
We are a family run business with a passion for the sea. A range of rides offered from 10 minute trips to 1 hour safaris. Restrictions apply, please call for more information.
Goldern Ball Slipway, Sandside, Scarborough YO11 1PQ
07801 522856
The centre offers swimming lessons from 19 months old, 4 years+, 7 years+, and then adult lessons. These all take place across multiple days and times
Ashburn Road, Scarborough YO11 2JW
Phone Number: 01723 377500
Various enclosures of sea life to see including turtles, seal, sharks and penguins. Open daily, times vary.
Scalby Mills, Scarborough, YO12 6RP
0871 4232110
Every Saturday at 9:00am.
5km Run
It’s free! but please register before your first run.
Sewerby Hall & Gardens, Church Lane, Sewerby, Bridlington
Kickboxing programs from the ages of 2 years+ up to adults, and 1-1 are available on request. Classes include, Mini Cub’s (2-4 years), Cub’s (5-7), Juniors (7-12) and Adults (13+).
Payment is by monthly Direct Debit, contact Fabian for information on prices, and free trials sessions.
Compass Health & Fitness, Barry’s Ln, Scarborough YO12 4HA (address is due to change to Manor Road, details to follow)
Contact Fabian Burdett on 07790 815764
Join our musical master Mark Gordon to play together with other young musicians in our unique band. Bring your own instruments or choose from our selection. Play with other musicians, investigate new instruments and learn something new. This activity is for 11-25 year olds. Saturday Afternoons – £2 per session
St Thomas Street, Scarborough, YO11 1DY
01723 374227
Tennis coaching for all ages and abilities across Scarborough, Hackness and Filey.
Contact Jake to book a session 07928752833
The Dracula Experience is without doubt a “must see” when you are visiting Whitby. This world-renowned, historical and popular resort in North Yorkshire has deep connections with Count Dracula himself.
Marine Parade, Whitby, YO21 3PR
01947 601923
Let your little monkeys swing through the skies. The Edge Aerial Adventure, located near Bridlington beach, is the largest high ropes course of its kind in Yorkshire! Whether you’re a seasoned daredevil or just starting out, The Edge has two levels so you can go at your own pace.
Re-opens 5th April for the 2025 season.
For the party animals – The Edge invites families to plan an action‑packed birthday adventure with daring challenges, team‑building moments, and yummy snacks.
So why not challenge your family to take on The Edge?
Our Climbing Wall is Competent Climber-led. If you’ve passed our competency test you can check availability and book onto a session.
Mondays:
Kids clubs (£5 per child) – under 12 – 4pm and 5pm
12+ – 5pm – 6pm
Tuesdays:
4.30pm – 6pm; 6pm – 7.30pm and 7.30pm – 9pm open sessions all ages
£10 per person
Socials – Wednesday and Thursday 4pm–6pm – £7.50
Saturdays:
Kids 11am – 12pm
Learn to belay your kids 12pm – 1pm (£20)
Equipment hire AVAILABLE
1 HOUR induction / taster session £20
12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, YO12 7PW. Call 01723 480033 for more information and to book.
Freestyle Kickboxing and Self Defence Martial Arts School
Prices are £5 per student per class
26 Durham Street, Scarborough. YO12 7PT
For more information and to book a class call 07447 975303
Visiting Whitby Museum is a good indoor activity for older children. It is home to many fascinating collections. The Archaeology Collection displays Bronze Age weapons and Roman lamps amongst other things. The Captain Cook collection contains many historically important artifacts, that illustrate his association with Whitby and events of his voyages (1768-1779). The museum houses one of the best collections of Jet artifacts in the world. There are many examples of jewellery (broaches and pendants), a chess table and even a model of Whitby Abbey!
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am – 4.30pm (last admission 4pm).
Please note the museum closes over the Winter months.
Pannett Park, Whitby YO21 1RE
01947 602908
Surf and Stand Up Paddle Board School & Hire Centre located on the promenade at West Cliff Beach in Whitby. Open to beginners or people just looking for extra tuition, fully qualified instructors will make the session fun and exciting. Suitable for children aged 8 years and above, and adults.
Lower Cliff lift, West Cliff Beach, Whitby YO21 3EN
07395 371 232
Tuesday 6.30 – 8.30pm (term time only) for kids 11-19 years.
Eastside Community Centre, Abbotts Road, Whitby YO22 4EZ
07825 566658
Y Perform is a Musical Theatre School, providing activities and performance opportunities to young people aged 6 to 17. All abilities are welcome – come join our classes to release your inner performer. Runs on Saturdays, call the centre for information on how to book onto a class.
St Thomas Street, Scarborough, YO11 1DY
01723 374227
Community youth clubs on Fridays.
St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, YO11 2HF
01723 374516
