Ideal destination for family holidays! (Scarborough in General)

Member Name: andyoz

Product:	Scarborough in General
Date:	28/05/09 (88 review reads)
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Advantages: Loads to do!

Disadvantages: Gets very busy in summer

Scarborough is another place where I spent much of my childhood. This Coastal town is set in North Yorkshire. There really is something for everyone. The town is really split in half by the massive cliffs stretching out into the sea, with the famous Scarborough Castle sat on top.

So you have the North and South sides.

The south side is were the main town is situated. It has all the shops, pubs, restaurants you would expect from an average sized town. Down on the sea front there are numerous arcades, is a little like Blackpool, but nicer. All the glitz and glam you get in some seaside towns. The beach on the South side isn't anything too special. I remember riding the donkeys there as a child.

The North side is far nicer in my opinion. The beach is far bigger, and far more interesting. If your on the sea front on a stormy day, you can watch the sea splash high over the walls. Don't get to close! Further along the beach there are the instantly recognisable pyramids of the Sea Life Centre. A great place to visit for the afternoon. The cliffs make for some spectactular walks, and a little further back is Peazone park.

In the park there are soem really nice walks, you can feed the squirrels who will come and eat the nuts out of your hand! There is a nice lake where you can take boats out in the summer. Also there is a fantastic Pitch and Putt golf course. I would strongly recommmend this! Its great fun!

There is also a large fun fair that tends to be in full swing in the summer, many happy memories from my childhood here. The cable cars are a good way to get up there!

As for accomodation you are really spoilt for choice. There are hundreds of hotels to choose from. From luxury 5 star ones to simple bed and breakfast. If you go a little out of town there are also plenty of caravan and camp sites if that's more your thing.

Overall would say Scarborough is a wonderful destination. There is much to keep everyone occupied! If your over on the East Coast anytime soon I wuld go and check this one out! You will love it!

Summary: Just go and enjoy it