Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Public toilets
Cafes
Shops
Kiosks
Fish and chip shops and pubs
Deckchair hire
A slipway and disabled access to the beach
First aid and lost child services are available with the lifeguards

Activities

There is a bowling green and plenty of amusement arcades
There is a leisure centre near-by and the beach is suitable for bathing
If conditions are right this beach is also suited to Surfing and Body boarding and there are several surf schools in the are

Nature and Wildlife

Buy an ice-cream and stroll the promenade or explore this traditional seaside town.

Parking

There is a charge to park near the beach. During busy periods a park and ride service is available.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

litter bins are provided and the beach is cleaned regularly.

Dogs

Dogs are banned from the beach.

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award

Location

Nearest town: Scarborough
County: North Yorkshire
Latitude/Longitude: 54.2818, -0.393635
Postcode: YO11 1NT
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Walking distance from Scarborough town centre

Public Transport

Bus services operate from the train station and the town centre.

Nearest Railway Stations

Scarborough (Less than half a mile away)
Seamer (Approx. 3 miles away)
Filey (Approx. 6 miles away)
Hunmanby (Approx. 8 miles away)

Tourist Information

Scarborough TIC. Unit 3. Pavilion House. Valley Bridge Road. North Yorkshire 01723 373333

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Scarborough