Street Eats, Steam Trains & Dolphins Galore - What a Weekend!

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Hey Scarborough! You're Gonna Love This Weekend
Ready for a seaside feast? Filey Food Festival is back with everything from Yorkshire cheese to global street eats - and the best part? It's totally free to enter. Add some live music, good weather, and coastal views, and you've got the perfect day out.

Over in the water, something unexpected: a huge pod of dolphins has been seen off the coast. Marine watchers are calling it one of the biggest sightings in years. 🐬

And if you're ready to escape, York Pavilion offers a peaceful Georgian retreat with breakfast and character in every corner.

Dive into this week's best with the full list below! 👇

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📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰

📢 Calling all landlords: a village favourite needs new hands
The Three Jolly Sailors in Burniston is ready for a new chapter - pub lovers and hospitality pros, this might be your next big move. See details

🔥 Hotel Victoria throws seaside BBQ with award-winning butcher
A sizzling terrace BBQ with live music and local produce is set for the Hotel Victoria, Robin Hood’s Bay, on Friday, 15 August. See details

🍴 Filey Food Festival is back with 85+ stalls of flavour
From Yorkshire ales to gourmet street eats and international treats, this free festival promises a packed weekend by the coast. Read on

🏡 Complimentary breakfast & a cosy stay for two in York?
York Pavilion is a Georgian house just a short walk from the city walls. It’s quiet, full of character - four-poster beds, fireplaces, and a lovely walled garden. Book here

🚂 Flying Scotsman returns to North Yorkshire Moors Railway
This legendary steam engine will run special services through October and November as part of Railway 200 celebrations. Read more

🍫 Something a Bit Different in York - 20% Off Chocolate Truffle Workshop
If you fancy doing more than just sightseeing, this hands-on chocolate class might be it. Learn to make and temper your own truffles, pick up some chocolatey history, Book Here

🎁 Win a day out in the Peaks - £100 dining voucher included
Scarborough residents can enter a giveaway for Peak Sightseer bus tickets and a slap-up meal at a top Derbyshire venue. More

🚤 Take the Wheel - DIY River Cruise in York
Hire your own little boat and cruise the river at your own pace. It’s easy to pilot, fits up to five people, and offers a fun alternative to walking the city walls. Check it out

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🐬 Hundreds of dolphins spotted off the Scarborough coast
A massive pod of bottlenose dolphins has been delighting crowds and could signal a long-term shift in marine activity. Read on

🧑‍🌾 Scarecrow Trail entries now open in East and West Ayton
Locals are already plotting their creations for the 2025 trail - with new celebrity judges and £3 maps, this year’s trail promises big fun. More

🏉 Rugby returns to Scarborough RUFC with a family twist
Everyone’s invited to Silver Royd for junior training, a charity memorial match, and a first look at the new First XV shirts. Full story

🎯 Taskmaster takes over Scarborough Castle
Families can step into the world of Taskmaster with quirky challenges and summer silliness set against the castle’s historic backdrop. See details

🏕️ Filey holiday park expansion approved despite objections
Twenty-two new caravans are coming to Blue Dolphin, replacing a children’s play area and sparking concern from some residents. Read more

🧀 Charity Cheeseboard Sunday returns to the Stumble Inn
Scarborough’s cosiest micro pub is hosting a cheeseboard for charity this weekend - yes, there will be chutney. Read on

⚠️ Councillors raise alarm over £1.8m West Pier repair plan
A group of Scarborough councillors have officially challenged the harbour wall project over fears it ignores better long-term options. Full story

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🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾

We keep it short here - head to our EVENTS PAGE for full descriptions and links.

Fri, 1st Aug

10:00 💃 LoveFit Lite Dance - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
10:00 ✏️ Friday Urban Sketching - NYAS Shop, Scarborough
12:00 🧀 Yorkshire Day Tasting Event - Proudfoot Newby, Scarborough
13:00 📖 Poetry Appreciation Group - Filey Library
18:00 🤠 Line Dancing for Beginners - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 📚 New Chapters - Book Buds - The Tap & Spile, Scarborough
19:00 🧒 Bob's Juniors Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Live Music: Coldplay Tribute - Spa Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🎸 Live Music: Thin Lizzy Tribute - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Karaoke with DJ Nik - The Prince of Wales Hotel, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Scarborough Arms
21:00 🎧 Resident DJ: DJ Cut - Scarborough Flyer

Sat, 2nd Aug

08:00 🌊 Sea Swim - Coble Landing Slip Wall End, Filey
09:30 🎁 Dippy Craft Fair - Northern Lights Suite, Whitby Pavilion
10:00 🏍️ Motorcycling: 2-Day Open Trial - Low North Camp, Langdale End
11:00 🎨 Lindsey Tyson Open Studio - Woodend (Venue 53), Scarborough
11:30 🧘‍♀️ Yogalates - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
12:00 🎶 Burniston Rocks Festival - Burniston & Cloughton Village Hall
13:00 🎨 Life Drawing - St James Church, Scarborough
15:00 ⚓ Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Live Music: Ross Dransfield - The New Lancaster, Scarborough
18:00 🎧 Faithless & Orbital Live - Scarborough Open Air Theatre
18:00 🍽️ FVR Supper Club - Forge Valley Roasters Brew Bar, Scarborough
18:00 🎧 Live Music: Faithless & Orbital - Scarborough Open Air Theatre
19:00 🎧 IBIZA RACKS DJ Night - Waterhouse Lane, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 🕯️ The Black Widow Ghost Tour - Leeds Fisheries to Grand Hotel, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Musical: Shout Out to the '60s - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🎤 The Pre-Amps: Live Music - Haven Reighton Sands, Filey
20:00 👑 The Party Princess Drag Show - The Spa Pub, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke with DJ Nik - The Prince of Wales Hotel, Scarborough
21:00 🎧 DJ Matty Blinkstar - Scarborough Flyer
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Scarborough Arms
21:00 🎸 Live Music: Memphis Cruisers - McGinty's Irish Pub, Scarborough
22:00 🎸 The reCLAP Pop Punk Night - Chaplins Bar, Scarborough
22:30 👻 Ghost Hunt - The Grand Hotel, Scarborough

Sun, 3rd Aug

08:00 🚶‍♂️ Sponsored Walk for Scarborough Athletic -Hawsker Village to Scarborough
09:30 🎁 Dippy Craft Fair - Northern Lights Suite, Whitby Pavilion
10:00 🚣 Scarborough AquaPaddle - North Yorkshire Water Park, Scarborough
10:00 🎾 FREE Tennis - Station Road, Scalby, Scarborough
11:00 🖼️ Open Studio with Lynne Arnison - 23 Grosvenor Road, Scarborough
11:00 🎨 Lindsey Tyson Open Studio - Woodend (Venue 53), Scarborough
11:00 🎼 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - Scarborough Spa
11:00 🎪 Cayton Summer Gala - Cayton Playing Fields Association
13:30 🎶 Live Music in the Gardens - The Italian Gardens, Scarborough
14:00 🧸 Scarborough Spa Orchestra - Teddy Bears Picnic - Scarborough Spa
14:30 🎺 Summer Band Concert - Peasholm Park Bandstand, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Steve James Live - The New Lancaster, Scarborough
17:00 🌊 Sunday Relaxing Sea Swim - Coble Landing Slip Wall End, Filey
18:00 🎸 Live Music: Jesse Caine - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - The Prince of Wales Hotel, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Scarborough Arms
21:30 🎸 Andy Raw: Live Music - Indigo Alley, Scarborough

Future Events

🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? Our EVENTS PAGE features a growing list of upcoming events, complete with descriptions and links.

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