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Hey Scarborough! Here's what's happening this week 👋
North Yorkshire Council has approved a 40p entry fee for public toilets across the county - down from the 50p originally proposed, which is the kind of compromise that will feel either reasonable or deeply irritating depending on how urgently you need one. The council runs more toilet blocks than any other authority in the UK - 85 in total - and it cost £230,000 to keep them open last year.
On a different note entirely, Xanders is hosting a Cher-themed bottomless brunch on 16 May - tribute act, two hours of drinks, £39.95 a head. Whether that's your idea of a Saturday afternoon well spent is between you and the sequins.
Eden Camp near Malton has published its full 2026 events season, running from Drive it Day in April through to Halloween Street in November. The restored 1942 prisoner of war camp drew over 100,000 visitors in 2025.
If a proper weekend away is more appealing, The Grand in York is offering 30% off bed and breakfast and dinner rates this spring, a Grade I listed Edwardian hotel in the centre of the city.
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📰 Scarborough Life
🎤 Cher Comes to Scarborough. Xanders Cocktail Bar is hosting a Cher-themed bottomless brunch on Saturday, 16 May, 3-5 pm, with tribute act Dola AI and two hours of bottomless drinks. Tickets are £39.95pp.
🐟 Whitby Readies the Nets. The Fish and Ships Festival returns to Marina Front on 16-17 May, with cooking demos, live music, and local fishermen demonstrating pot sewing and net mending. The Magpie Cafe is sponsoring the fish craft marquee.
⚙️ Filey Gets Steampunked Again. The free Steampunk Weekend returns to Cargate Hill on 16-17 May, with fire breathers, burlesque, traders, and a two-day strongman contest. Tank rides on the beach are back for £10.
🌸 30% Off This Spring - Treat Yourself at The Grand, York. A grand Edwardian hotel in the centre of York, one of the city's best-known addresses. The discount applies to Bed & Breakfast and Dinner, Bed & Breakfast rates. Check it out.
🚽 Spending a Penny Just Got Pricier. North Yorkshire Council has approved a 40p entry fee for public toilets across the county, down from the originally proposed 50p. The council runs more toilet blocks than any other authority in the UK - 85 in total - and it cost £230,000 to operate them last year.
🎄 Whitby's High Street Gets a Leg Up. An £89,353 grant from the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire will fund an expansion of Whitby's Christmas Festival and new events on Baxtergate, including a Fire and Ice Trail planned for January 2027. Talks are underway with the council about a deep clean of the street.
🛍️ Little Bird Lands in Malton Again. The Little Bird Made Artisan Market returns to Malton this Saturday, 25 April, with original art, local preserves, handcrafted bakes, and homeware. It's the market's third visit to the town this year.
☀️ Solar Panels Cut Costs on the Coast. A £1,063,000 Great British Energy grant has funded solar panels across sixteen community buildings on the Yorkshire Coast, including Whitby Leisure Centre and the Eastfield Police Station. Savings are estimated at £4 million over the lifetime of the technology.
🪖 Eden Camp Lines Up a Busy 2026. The Malton military museum has announced its full 2026 events season, running from Drive it Day in April through to Halloween Street in November. The site - a restored 1942 prisoner of war camp - welcomed over 100,000 visitors in 2025.
🎻 Big Ideas Goes Classical This May. Scarborough's Big Ideas By The Sea festival expands its classical music programme across the fortnight, with performances at Queen Street Methodist Hall, St Martin-on-the-Hill, and St Mary's Church. Soprano Anna Dias makes her festival debut on 22 May.
🦭 Give the Seals Some Space. North Yorkshire Police are holding a coastal wildlife event at the Sea Watching Station on Marine Drive on Wednesday 22 April, 10 am-2 pm. Officers will be on hand to explain the rules around seals, dolphins, and cliff-nesting birds - all of which are protected by law.
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💷 High Streets Get a Cash Injection. Three projects in Scarborough and Whitby have landed more than £250,000 from the Mayor's High Streets Fund.
🗑️ Tip Rules Change, Fly-Tipping Fears Grow. From 27 April, residents will need to register their vehicles before using any of the county's recycling centres.
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🎸Events, Activities & Live Music
We keep it short here - head to our EVENTS PAGE for links and future events.
Friday, April 24
09:45 🎯 Social Bowls - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
13:00 🧵 SEWcial Sewing & Textile Craft - Stitched by the Beach, Scarborough
18:00 💃 Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 ❓ Quiz Evening - Gristhorpe Village Hall, Filey
19:45 🎭 SUNNY SIDE - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Music Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
Saturday, April 25
11:30 🧘 Yogalates - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
13:00 🧵 Hand Embroidery Workshop - The Stitching Lady, Scarborough
18:30 🎀 Pink Tie Ball - Spa Complex, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Wayward Jane: Live - Old Parcels Office Artspace, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Auld Pals - Stars of Still Game - Scarborough Spa
20:00 🎸 The Pre-Amps: Live - Cayton Bay Holiday Park, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Music Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
Sunday, April 26
12:00 🐾 Chow Chow & Shar Pei Meet - Filey dog field, Filey
16:00 🎤 Under 20s Open Mic - Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
17:30 🎶 SONIC TONIC - St Edwards Parish Hall, Scarborough
19:00 🎶 Sunday Sessions - Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
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