Scarborough & Yorkshire's Coastal Villages

CITY OF YORK & SCARBOROUGH

Enjoy a morning trip to the city of York today. With time to visit many attractions such as the gothic Cathedral York Minster, the National Railway Museum, and the Jorvik Viking Centre. You could explore the shops and cobbled streets and enjoy the vibrant cafe culture, or jump on a river cruise - the choice is yours. In the afternoon we return to Scarborough where you have leisure time. For a lively holiday with all the fun of the fair head to South Bay where you’ll find a bustling beach and lots of amusements. If you prefer the more traditional getaway, stick to the North Bay area where the quieter beach is perfect for rock pooling and you’ll find a miniature railway and the wonderful Peasholm Park. 

FILEY, BRIDLINGTON & FLAMBURGH HEAD

With its long stretch of golden sands, Filey is widely regarded as one of the best beaches in all of Yorkshire and is backed by an elegant town with Edwardian buildings and collection of gorgeous Victorian gardens. Crescent Gardens has a variety of seats and benches where you can sit amongst the fragrant borders, and a bandstand where you can listen to performances of some of Yorkshire’s finest brass bands during the summer months.  Flamborough Head is one of the most spectacular areas of chalk cliffs in Britain, standing 400 feet high. The chalk was laid down millions of years ago and the soaring cliffs are home to one of the largest sites of nesting sea birds in England, boasting a rare colony of gannets. Spend time here before we travel to Bridlington. There are two glorious stetches of sans, promenade with cafes galore and you’ll find an array of independent shops and galleries in the Old Town.

WHITBY, STAITHES & RUNSWICK BAY

Whitby is a favourite resort of many, with its ruined Abbey made famous in Bram Stokers Dracula novel. Wander through the towns' busy quayside with its many shops and cafes to enjoy. There is also the Captain Cook Museum, Pannett Park & Gardens, Church of St Mary and the beautiful Whitby Beach to enjoy too. The picturesque harbour at Staithes with its colourful cottages and traditional wooden boats has been featured in countless postcards and paintings. Take a wander down winding cobbled streets that are filled with characterful fisherman’s cottages as you head down to the harbour and beach at the bottom of Staithes. Enjoy a crab sandwich at the local seafood restaurant before we travel to Runswick Bay where you can enjoy the sheltered sandy beach and surrounding cliffs of this quaint little village. Look out for the Hob Holes -  a series of small caves at the base of the cliffs which legend has it were the homes of hobgoblins.

*Please note this tour involves some steep inclines on the excursions and may not suited to those with mobility/walking issues.

The Esplanade Hotel sits in a commanding location overlooking Scarborough's sandy beach and harbour.

With picture-postcard views, charming Victorian elegance and the warmest of welcomes, Scarborough's Esplanade Hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional seaside family holiday. Overlooking the sweeping sands of the South Bay, it's the ideal spot to take in the true beauty of this North Yorkshire resort.

You'll find a variety of facilities on offer including comfortable lounges and a daytime bar with access to the roof terrace and it's unrivalled views of the coastline. In the evenings the Belmont Suite plays host to our fabulous live entertainment - the perfect place to unwind and let your hair down.

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