Free things to do in Scarborough

5 free-entry places in and around Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Check parking, opening hours and other costs before you go.

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Scarborough's South Bay seafront and the Spa building from the headland
South Bay, ScarboroughPhoto: JThomas · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Beach

Scarborough South Bay

Sandy beach below the castle headland — classic resort sands free; castle entry charges.

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Scarborough South Bay

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Sandy beach below the castle headland — classic resort sands free; castle entry charges.

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Seafront ~£2/hr

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Beach

Scarborough North Bay

Quieter bay with pebble shore and open sea views — free on the beach north of the headland.

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Scarborough North Bay

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Quieter bay with pebble shore and open sea views — free on the beach north of the headland.

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North Bay ~£2/hr

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Viewpoint

Castle Headland Walk

Headland paths around the castle with harbour panoramas — cliff walk free; castle interior paid.

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Castle Headland Walk

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Headland paths around the castle with harbour panoramas — cliff walk free; castle interior paid.

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Castle Road ~£2/hr

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Peasholm Park

Japanese-style lake park with islands and trees — wandering the paths is free; boat hire charges.

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Peasholm Park

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Japanese-style lake park with islands and trees — wandering the paths is free; boat hire charges.

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North Bay ~£2/hr

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South Bay Promenade & Spa Bridge

Victorian spa bridge and harbour arm walk linking the two bays — flat prom with no ticket.

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South Bay Promenade & Spa Bridge

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Victorian spa bridge and harbour arm walk linking the two bays — flat prom with no ticket.

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Seafront ~£2/hr

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