Scarborough is a town on the North Sea coast of North Yorkshire, England.  The older part of the town lies around the harbour and is protected by a rocky headland. Scarborough is served by Scarborough railway station, with services from York, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool on the North TransPennine route and from Kingston upon Hull via Bridlington and Filey on the Yorkshire Coast Line.
 
With a population of around 50,000, Scarborough is the largest seaside resort on the Yorkshire coast. It is home to residential communities, business, fishing and service industries, plus a growing digital and creative economy.
  
Scarborough won the 2008/2009 award for the most creative and inspiring entrepreneurship initiative in Europe.

Why visit?

  • Scarborough is home to a number of attractions, including the Rotunda Museum, the Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre, and the Scarborough Open Air Theatre. There is something for everyone to enjoy in the area.
  • Scarborough is home to two beautiful beaches, North Bay and South Bay. Both offer stunning views of the North Sea and are great places to relax and enjoy the sunshine.
  • The Sea Life Centre is a great place to learn about the local marine life and get up close and personal with some of the creatures that live in the North Sea.