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Discover the best top things to do in Scarborough District, United Kingdom including Museum of Victorian Science, North Yorkshire Water Park, Whitby Museum, Whitby Abbey, Central Tramway Company, Peasholm Park, Whitby Lighthouse, Filey Bird Garden & Animal Park, St Mary's Church, Scarborough North Bay Railway.
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1. Museum of Victorian Science
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 278 reviews
A virtual visit to Dr Frankensteins laboratory with Geissler Tubes, Bouquet Tubes, Railway Tubes, Jacob's Ladder, telegraph system, early x-ray tubes and many more crackling spark, electric flame laden demonstrations. Showing the education of the young Victorians, using many of the static accessories and rare artefacts, as used by them. We hope your visit here will prove interesting, stimulating and will give an insight into this largely extinct branch of science.
Reviewed By Lee-Lynne - Sheffield, United Kingdom
What an amazing and unique experience. The museum is run by a lovely couple an consists of 2 hours of demonstrations with explanation and refreshments at the halfway point. The room is small and can fit 4 visitors only. Tony is so enthusiastic and the museum is his lifes work, an entertaining and unique experience!
2. North Yorkshire Water Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
North Yorkshire Water Park, at Wykeham Lakes near Scarborough, is home to one of the largest natural watersport lakes in North Yorkshire. The Water Park, spanning 250 hectares, offers a range of fun filled activities suitable for the whole family! Create unforgettable adventures and experience the thrills of Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Open Water Swimming and Fishing. Whether you are looking to develop your watersport skills, challenge yourself to learn something new, or simply want to take in the beautiful lakeside views, there’s an activity to suit everyone! Take a leisurely stroll, jog, or cycle along our new 2.5km all-terrain gravelled track with views of the beautiful natural landscape, or hop on a pedalo to enjoy the views from the water! The Water Park is dog friendly, but make sure to keep them on a lead so wildlife and nesting birds aren’t disturbed. Our cafe is open for takeaway hot and cold drinks and delicious cold snacks. Our watersports lake is currently closed.
Reviewed By Q1496XDscottc
Great Lake at a reasonable price. Spent 2 afternoons on lake during Easter holidays doing kayaking and paddle boarding. Both great days and ideal for children of all ages right up to adults
3. Whitby Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 801 reviews
Striving to preserve an Edwardian atmosphere, this museum houses a variety of general collections.
Reviewed By JAYNECBG - London, United Kingdom
This is an absolutely fabulous museum. A must for anyone visiting Whitby. So quirky and fun and informative. From a mummified hand (a burglar’s lucky charm) to a cannon from the battle of Trafalgar, there is something for everyone. We ranged in age from 75 to 15 and everyone was happy. Lovely staff too.
4. Whitby Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,473 reviews
Reviewed By lawlieh - Rugby, United Kingdom
We were lucky enough to stumble across a Dracula play at the Abbey, amazingly talented actors and so very funny set in the best surroundings too !
5. Central Tramway Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 633 reviews
Central Tramway is Scarborough’s Victorian cliff railway on the historic South Bay. Opened in 1881 the company carries 500,000 passengers a year and is preserving the heritage of the site for future generations.
6. Peasholm Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,954 reviews
Reviewed By rayeathealthy - Scarborough, United Kingdom
spend the day at peasholm park,feeding the ducks or squirrels ,riding the dragon boats around the lake or taking a walk along the many paths through wooded paths and watching the ducks along the stream way. Throw coins in the wishing well or play golf for any age On some days there is a naval battle. Fantastic to watch
7. Whitby Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By Aboutthattravellife
A lovely walk along the pier with beautiful views all around and a good photography spot for taking photos of the Ruddy Turnstones!
8. Filey Bird Garden & Animal Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 565 reviews
Reviewed By buffetlegs2016 - Filey, United Kingdom
Hard to choose the best bit of the Animal Park and Gardens, but the meerkats must be somewhere near the top. This is a favourite with visitors who return year on year, but especially popular with local families. There is a children's play area, and a sensory garden; choose a picnic in one of the many cosy nooks or visit the cafe and gift shop on site. Plenty of free parking. This place is run with passion, and you can tel. Covid safe.
9. St Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 977 reviews
Reviewed By 353cliffw - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Stopped off at the church by chance on way to the abbey and we’re glad we did as it was a most interesting place which should not be missed. The enclosed pews of various shapes and sizes and status fill the ground floor and balcony which overlook a three tier pulpit. Most unusual and fascinating. Some of the upstairs pews have external timber clad stairs adding to it’s uniqueness. Finally the surrounding graveyard offers fine views of the harbour.
10. Scarborough North Bay Railway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 985 reviews
We are 100% wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Dogs are welcome at the North Bay Railway but must be kept on a short lead. North Bay Heritage Railway, Sky Trail & Historic Water Chute Scarborough is one of the towns top seaside destinations. As One of Scarborough’s top seaside attractions the North Bay Heritage Railway, Sky Trail and Historic Water Chute are a great family day out. The locomotives, scenery and history of the railway all add up to make it a fantastic day. Great way to travel to Scarborough Sea Life Centre with our regular public transport train service. The Scampi Shack takeaway offer Whitby Seafood as well as drinks and takeaway tea and coffee. Yorkshire's smallest pub the Boatman's Tavern serves real ale and is located next to the boating lake. At our Peasholm Station we have a well stocked gift shop perfect for picking up gifts and memorabilia. Please check website for seasonal opening dates and times.
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