What to do in North Yorkshire

Activities, attractions and tours

A coastal town with stone buildings, a café, and a view of the sea.
A coastal town with stone buildings, a sea wall, and cliffs.
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A coastal town with a prominent red brick building, a pier, and a large white building in the background.
A historic town with a prominent church tower, lush green cemeteries, and a dense residential area.

North Yorkshire Attractions

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  • North Yorkshire is a favourite among sightseers like you. In fact, many travellers have been visiting North Yorkshire to learn about local culture and participate in the best activities, and a good percentage of these travellers can't wait to return. The most loved activities can earn the interest of even well-versed explorers, and it's not hard to see why. Our activities includes a wide range of culturally themed outings and excitement. With one-of-a kind ways to see the best this area has to offer like a Guided Day Tour of Haworth & Bolton Abbey via Minicoach to unequalled ways to see the best this area has to give like a Heartbeat Filming Locations Tour, there are loads of things to do at your fingertips when you consider all the things you can do here at Expedia Canada.

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1. Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Scarborough Open Air Theatre is a mixed entertainment venue set on a lake in Scarborough’s Northstead Manor Gardens. Its stage is on an island in the middle of the water while the audience has seating on the eastern bank. Throughout the summer months Scarborough Open Air Theatre has a busy schedule of music, theater and sporting events.
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The entrance to Scarborough Open Air Theatre with a sign welcoming visitors.

2. North Bay Beach

North Bay Beach is a tranquil stretch of golden sand with restaurants, beach cabins and family activities. It is the quieter and wilder of Scarborough’s two main beaches, a little farther out from the town center. Trek with your family past the picturesque outcrops and rock pools to the main sandy area and headland.
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A beach with people, colorful buildings, and houses on a hillside.

3. Scarborough Spa

Scarborough Spa is a vast complex offering many events and activities in an impressive heritage-listed cliffside building. As its name suggests, the site was built around the region’s spa waters, although it is now known for its Jazz Festival, Spa Orchestra, dances and concerts. Move around the complex to appreciate its excellent views of the sea.
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A gazebo with a band performing, overlooking a beach with parked cars and people seated on chairs.

4. Harrogate Convention Centre

Harrogate Convention Centre is a multipurpose complex containing several entertainment venues. With around 2,000 seats, the main auditorium is famous for hosting the 1982 Eurovision Song Contest. Check out the varied program and choose from the many shows across the center’s eight halls.
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5. Peasholm Park

With its scenic lake, pretty gardens and fun activities, Peasholm Park is one of the most impressive of Scarborough’s central parks. It covers an area of 40 acres (16 hectares) with views of the North Sea. Stroll around the circumference of the lake, which runs around a picturesque island.
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