Holiday Parks in Scarborough & Cayton Bay

Scarborough is a possibly the oldest tourist resort in the country, dating back to 1626 and still remains a top tourist destination. There are two main reasons why Scarborough is such a hit, first it has two great beaches in the town and second, there is loads going on in Scarborough, it is a place where you can never get bored as there are attractions galore. With all of this, there are lots of holiday parks in Scarborough and along the coast like Cayton Bay, Gristhorpe and Cloughton. From stunning 5 star Scarborough caravan parks and lodge parks, to great touring caravan parks and campsites overlooking the Scarborough coast and several more holiday parks inland around the rural Scarborough area.

The Scarborough south beach is really popular, a long sandy sweeping bay backed by the town with the harbour at one end. The promenade runs along the beach length and the beach is overlooked by the ruin of Scarborough Castle. This is one of the best traditional seaside town beaches, perfect if you want some sand for the kids, decent waves to play in, easy access and loads going on from donkey rides to amusement arcades, if you want a fun beach, this is it! The north beach is slightly quieter but still busy, a long stretch of sand and sometimes picks up decent surf, there is a popular boating lake behind the beach along with the Sea Life Centre and Peasholm Park, easy to access with busses running regularly to the town centre.

There is so much going on in and around Scarborough, you will never get bored. Scarborough Open Air Theatre is the largest open air theatre in Europe and holds regular events and concerts. Then you have a long list of things to do and places to visit. The Alpamere Waterpark is great for a family day out, visit Sealife Scarborough and learn about marine life, take a trip on one of two of Scarborough’s cliff tramways, go on the North Bay Railway and visit Peasholm Park and Scalby Mills. If you want a day getting wet, visit the North Yorkshire Aquapark, great fun, especially for families with older kids. You could take it easier and go on a donkey ride or visit Scarborough Castle or go on a fishing trip from the harbour.

As Scarborough is one of the nation’s favourite seaside towns, there are a lot of lodge and caravan parks in Scarborough and the surrounding beaches like Cayton Bay, Gristhorpe and Cloughton. There are 5 star parks with pools, entertainment, playgrounds and lots of activities. There are numerous touring caravan parks in Scarborough and the coastal area with electric hook ups for motorhomes and caravans. There are campsites galore around Scarborough and some unique glamping options. From caravans and camping to luxury lodges, Scarborough has a great selection, much like the town!