Scarborough For One Of The Best Holidays In English Coastal Resorts

For 360 years Scarborough has been welcoming British holiday makers. As far as holidays on English coastal resorts go this is the longest established holiday resort. If you are holidaying at home this year, try it, you won't be sorry, and should come away another very happy customer.

Family holidays by the seaside which cater for the entire family and sandy beaches are the main attraction here. Scarborough is on the east coast and situated in North Yorkshire. The medieval castle stands sentinel at the foot of the harbour and forms a stunning backdrop.

St. Mary's is the parish church and has survived the test of time after being built in 1150. Changes and additions have taken place on this building through time, but it has survived many attacks and sieges in tact. Most notably it is also the final resting place of Bronte sister, Anne.

Scarborough houses the Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary which makes for a fishy fact-filled visit. This is something special for the entire family and a visit to Scarborough without a visit to the sanctuary wouldn't be the same.

The North Bay Miniature Railway will get you there so hop aboard and pay a visit to rays, sharks, turtles, penguins, seals and otters as well as the Australian leafy Sea Dragon. They are also the home of the Seal Rescue Centre and Academy where many concerned people have been taught to care for baby abandoned seal pups. This marine sanctuary will provide a journey beneath the waves that won't be forgotten.

The hotels are superb and feature Victorian style in some instances. There are also loads of B&B's, guest houses and other kinds of accommodation. Scarborough has something for every one Punch and Judy shows, the only remaining seaside orchestra, donkey rides, night-time shows, great shopping, spas, wonderful views and history, all the ingredients for perfect holidays in English Coastal resorts.

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