Moonlight, a Steam Giant, and a Bombshell Discovery in Scarborough

Hey Scarborough! Here’s What’s Happening This Week!

Some weeks are just made for the headlines, and this is one of them. A WWII bomb was discovered in Staxton and dealt with in a dramatic controlled explosion, while York’s Grand Hotel is offering a tempting 15% off to help you unwind from all the excitement.

On the rails, the record-breaking Tornado steam locomotive is set to run heritage trips on the North York Moors Railway for a month, giving train lovers the ride of a lifetime. And in October, Peasholm Park will be transformed for the biggest-ever Moonlight on the Lake, with glowing lanterns, stunning light displays, and a giant Spitfire installation.

Add in the Whitby Folk Festival’s 60th anniversary, and plenty of live music, and you’ve got a week that’s part history, part spectacle, and all worth seeing.

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📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰

🚂 Legendary Tornado steam train heads to North York Moors Railway
The record-breaking Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado will haul heritage services and special trips between August 15 and September 12 as part of Railway 200 celebrations. More

🌙 Tickets on sale for biggest-ever Moonlight on the Lake
Peasholm Park will sparkle October 24-25 with lanterns, illuminations, and a giant Spitfire installation in this record-breaking autumn attraction. See details

🏨 Relax and recharge for the weekend with a 15% off deal in York
The Grand has a spa, pool, & comfy rooms, making it an excellent spot for a quiet weekend - more for your coffee and cake budget in the city centre! Book here

💣 WWII bomb safely removed from Staxton
A suspected wartime device discovered in an outbuilding was carried out under police cordon and destroyed in a controlled explosion. See details

🏗 New flats proposed for Scarborough site after earlier refusal
A revised plan for five two-bedroom flats on Burniston Road aims to address previous concerns over the site’s character and appearance. Full story

🎫 Searching for inspiration for the holidays?
The York City Pass might be just what you need. You get access to loads of kid-friendly places like York's Chocolate Story, DIG, the Railway Museum, & the Viking Centre. More

🍻 West Riding Pub welcomes you under new management.
Scarborough’s West Riding Pub is now open daily from 10 am with sports, games, great drinks, and a family-friendly atmosphere. More

🎶 Whitby Folk Festival marks 60 years of music and memories
Whitby Folk Week returns August 16-22 with more than 600 events, from ceilidhs to storytelling, celebrating six decades of folk tradition. Full story

🏍 Scarborough revs up for Goldwing Light Parade preview
On September 5, the streets outside Ask Italian will glow with illuminated bikes, music, and camaraderie ahead of the main Saturday parade, raising funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. More

🏨 Rivelyn Hotel unveils stunning new look
Guests are praising the hotel’s major upgrades, with plans to show off the results over the August bank holiday weekend. Full story

🏫 Scarborough clifftop school seeks urgent roof repairs
St Martin’s Church of England School has applied for a new weatherproof roof to combat years of wind and rain damage. See details

💼 North Yorkshire joins £10m Trailblazer jobs programme
Over £4.3m will be invested locally to help people out of work due to ill health access support, training, and job opportunities. See details

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🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾

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

Mon, 11th Aug

08:00 🧘‍♀️ Morning Meditations: Rise and Shine - South Bay, Scarborough
13:00 📚 Poetry Appreciation Reading Group - Scarborough Library
14:00 🧘‍♀️ Shuttleworth Yoga - Esplanade, Scarborough
14:00 ☯️ Tai Chi Classes - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
15:00 ⚓ Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
18:00 🥁 Fitness: LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:00 🧘‍♀️ Beach Yoga and Swim - Hunmanby Gap Beach, Hunmanby
19:00 💃 Fitness: LoveFit Doozy - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:30 🧘‍♀️ Relaxation Session - First Scarborough Scouts
19:30 😂 Comedy Play: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Live Music: Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough

Tue, 12th Aug

09:00 💼 Business Advice Drop-in Session - YCEC, Scarborough
10:30 🦴 Yorkshire Coast Family Fossil Hunt - Cayton Bay, Scarborough
12:00 🎪 Summer Family Entertainment - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
14:00 🤠 Beginners' Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
14:00 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery
15:00 🍰 Over 65's Afternoon Tea Buffet - Filey Fields Court
18:00 🏑 Beach Hockey - Scarborough South Beach
18:00 🧠 Quiz Night (Ages 14-17) - The Meeting Point, Scarborough
18:00 🎉 Bingo & Karaoke Night - The Turks Head, Scarborough
18:30 🥋 Wing Chun Kung Fu - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Tuesday Open Mic & Pool Night - Indigo Alley, Scarborough
19:30 🧠 Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
19:30 😂 Comedy Play: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough

Wed, 13th Aug

12:00 🎪 Summer Family Entertainment - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
14:30 🎹 Howard Beaumont's Music Afternoon - Sun Court Enclosure, Scarborough Spa
15:00 🎶 Acoustic Sesh: John Drakes - Mojos Music Cafe, Scarborough
18:00 🎸 The Smashing Pumpkins + White Lies - Scarborough Open Air Theatre
19:00 🎩 The Magic Mike Summer Show - Scarborough Spa Theatre
19:00 🧠 Wednesday Quiz Night - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:30 💃 Salsa Dance Classes - St James' Community Arts Centre, Scarborough
19:30 😂 Comedy Play: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🎷 Live Music: Scarborough Jazz - The Spa Pub, Scarborough
20:30 🧠 Quiz Night with David - Craft Bar, Scarborough

Thu, 14th Aug

10:00 👶 Milkshakes: Play, Story Time - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
10:30 🎹 Howard Beaumont's Coffee Dance - Ocean Room, Scarborough Spa
11:00 🎨 Children's Portrait Drawing - Scarborough Art Gallery
13:30 🎨 Children's Portrait Drawing - Scarborough Art Gallery
13:30 😂 Comedy Play: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15:00 ⚓ Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
15:00 🎭 The Great British Seaside Summer Show - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
18:00 🧘‍♀️ Fitness LoveFit Lite - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:30 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery
19:00 🎱 CPFA Free Pool Thursdays - Station Road, Cayton
19:00 🎸 The Rammy Rock Night - The Rammy, Scarborough
19:00 🥁 Fitness: LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎭 The Great British Seaside Summer Show - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 😂 Comedy Play: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Live Music: Alastair James - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
20:30 🧠 Quiz Night - Highlander Hotel, 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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