A Whitby day trip from Scarborough: what to plan
Whitby is about 18.6 miles from Scarborough, making it a practical day-trip destination. Here’s how to think about transport, a town-and-harbour itinerary and the de…
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From coastal walks and town sights to practical transport advice, these guides cover Scarborough and nearby destinations. Read about places such as Peasholm Park and Scarborough Castle, plan a day trip to Whitby, and get tips for arranging outings from your hotel.
Scarborough Travel Guide
Whitby is about 18.6 miles from Scarborough, making it a practical day-trip destination. Here’s how to think about transport, a town-and-harbour itinerary and the de…
Read ArticleThe X93 connects Scarborough and Whitby on a longer route to Middlesbrough. Here’s how to check current services and plan the journey from Scarborough.
A day in Scarborough can link the castle headland with a choice of park or museum, then finish at the Stephen Joseph Theatre. Here’s a practical sequence, with acces…
Scarborough is easy to explore on foot between its bays and town centre, with a flat route around the castle headland and longer trails through local landmarks. Here…
Scarborough Castle stands on a rocky headland between the town’s North and South bays. Find out what to see, how tickets work and what to know about access before you go.
Scarborough Art Gallery pairs a fine art collection with changing exhibitions, while the Stephen Joseph Theatre stages a varied programme. Here are the essentials fo…
The Rotunda Museum on Scarborough’s South Bay brings local geology and coastal heritage together in a landmark museum. Find its collection highlights, opening patter…
Robin Hood’s Bay is a North Yorkshire coastal village within the North York Moors National Park. From Scarborough, you can reach it by bus and spend time exploring i…
Peasholm Park is a free, year-round municipal park in Scarborough’s North Bay, known for its Japanese-themed gardens, lake and island waterfall. Here’s what to see a…
Filey is a coastal day-trip option about 7.5 miles from Scarborough, with a long sandy beach, a promenade and a railway station on the route between Scarborough and…