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Dolphin Drama, Haunted Tickets, and a Stately Surprise
🌟 The Scarborough Rundown - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Sue W
August 24, 2025
Hey Scarborough! Here's What's Happening This Week!
It's a wild mix of history, mystery, and marine rescue in this week's roundup.
Goldsborough Hall - a royal residence with roots going back four centuries - is now a luxury country hotel, and it's open for overnight stays. Meanwhile, Scarborough's famous Ghost Walk is preparing to haunt the town again in October, and we expect tickets to disappear in a flash.
Sadly, not all tales have happy endings. A rare Atlantic white-sided dolphin stranded near Easington couldn't be saved, despite a dramatic rescue attempt.
There's more below, including a local grant opportunity, events, and a very lucky motorhome winner...
📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰
💷It’s the last day you can get 20% off all Viator tours and activities with our code SUMMER20. Here are just a few examples of what’s on offer:
🐬 Rare dolphin stranding on the Yorkshire Coast
Rescuers battled mudflats to save a 2.6m Atlantic white-sided dolphin near Easington, but the animal tragically died during a refloat attempt. Read more
👻 Halloween Ghost Walk tickets coming soon.
Scarborough’s spookiest tradition is back this October, with tickets for the Halloween Ghost Walk set to vanish quickly once they go on sale. More info
🏰 Historic Stately Home Opens Its Doors for Overnight Stays
Goldsborough Hall, a 400-year-old royal residence, now operates as a country hotel. With grand interiors, formal gardens, and ties to Princess Mary, it offers a rare chance to stay somewhere with real historic character - and for less than you'd expect! Learn more.
🎄 Christmas bookings now open at The Plough Inn
Secure your festive feast early as the pub unveils its seasonal menu, with The Snug available for private hire for larger groups this Christmas. View details
🚐 Café worker wins £140k motorhome and £50k cash
A 25-year-old Goathland café worker swapped fry-ups for freedom after hitting the jackpot in BOTB’s spot-the-ball competition, bagging nearly £200k in prizes. See details
🌊 Alpamare waterpark loan sparks fresh controversy.
A new report reveals claims that a Scarborough Council officer privately offered a £9.5m loan for the attraction, raising fresh questions over taxpayer money. Read more
⚓ Scarborough pier set for £1.8m short-term repairs
Councillors approved a 10-year fix for the West Pier piles, despite calls for a longer-term solution that could last up to 50 years. Read more
👶 Toddler group stays open weekly at Alexandra Centre
The busy toddler sessions at Alexandra Community Sports & Leisure Centre will continue every Thursday into September, with siblings welcome for just £1 extra. Details here
🎨 New artwork to mark 400 years of Scarborough as a spa town
An artist has been commissioned with a £95,000 budget to create a permanent installation celebrating the town’s spa heritage ahead of the 2026 anniversary. See details
💰 North Yorkshire Council warns of £57m financial shortfall
Council chiefs say reserves could be drained by 2028 without urgent savings, calling the upcoming budget round the "most severe ever." Full story
🎤 Toyah brings songs and stories to Scarborough Spa
The legendary singer, actor, and BRIT Award winner will take the Spa Theatre stage on April 16, 2026, performing hits and sharing tales from her 50-year career. Book tickets
💸 Grants available to boost Scarborough community projects
Local groups supporting people with Parkinson’s can apply for up to £3,000 each from Parkinson’s UK’s Physical Activity Grants programme, open until Oct 2. Apply here
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🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾
We keep it short here - head to our EVENTS PAGE for full descriptions and links.
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Mon, 25th Aug
08:00 🧘 Morning Meditations - South Bay Beach, Scarborough
11:00 🎭 Dr Dolittle (Outdoor Family Theatre) - Old Parcels Office, Scarborough
11:00 🎼 Spa Orchestra Concert - Scarborough Spa Suncourt
12:00 🌶️ Food Workshop: Jerk Chicken BBQ - The Street, Scarborough
14:00 🧘 Shuttleworth Yoga - Esplanade, Scarborough
14:00 🥋 Tai Chi Classes - Filey Evron Centre, Filey
14:30 💪 Pilates - Staintondale Village Hall
15:00 🚢 Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
15:00 🎭 Ultra Vibrancy – UV Puppet Show - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
18:00 🥁 Fitness: LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
19:00 💃 Fitness: LoveFit Doozy - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
19:30 😂 Comedy Theatre: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Taylor Swift Tribute - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
20:00 🎻 Music: Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
Tue, 26th Aug
09:00 💼 Business Advice Drop-in Session - YCEC, Scarborough
11:00 🐑 Counting Sheep (0–3 Years) - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
12:00 🎪 Summer Family Entertainment - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
13:15 🧵 Community Sowing Bee - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough
14:00 👢 Line Dancing for Beginners - Alexandra Centre
14:00 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood’s Bay Studio & Gallery
18:00 🎱 Bingo & Karaoke Night - The Turks Head, Scarborough
18:30 🥋 Wing Chun Kung Fu (16+) - Alexandra Centre
19:00 🎤 Open Mic & Pool Night - Indigo Alley, Scarborough
19:30 😂 Comedy Theatre: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 ❓ Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar
19:30 🌱 Little Shop of Horrors – Musical - YMCA Theatre
Wed, 27th Aug
10:30 🎨 Sea Glass Workshop - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough
11:00 🐑 Counting Sheep (0–3 Years) - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
12:00 🎪 Summer Family Fun - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
14:30 🎹 Howard Beaumont - Scarborough Spa Suncourt
18:00 💥 Blitz Combat Cardio - Typhon Martial Arts, Scarborough
19:00 🎭 Family Theatre: The Magic Mike - Scarborough Spa Theatre
19:00 ❓ Quiz Night: Rollover Jackpot - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Comedy Theatre: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 💃 Salsa for Beginners & Improvers - St James’ Arts Centre, Scarborough
19:30 ❓ Disney Smartphone Quiz - The Byways, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Musical Theatre: Little Shop of Horrors - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🎷 Live Music: Scarborough Jazz Night - The Spa Pub, Scarborough
20:30 ❓ Quiz Night with David - Craft Bar, Scarborough
Thu, 28th Aug
09:00 💬 Marketing Drop-in - Yorkshire Coast Enterprise Centre, Scarborough
10:00 🎵 Milkshakes: Play, Music & Storytime - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
10:30 💃 Coffee Dance: Howard Beaumont - Scarborough Spa Ocean Room
13:30 🎭 Comedy Theatre: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15:00 🎪 Family Variety Show - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
15:00 🚢 Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
18:30 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood’s Bay Studio & Gallery
19:00 🎪 Family Variety Show - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
19:00 🎱 Free Pool Night - CPFA, Cayton
19:00 🤘 Rock Night: Taking Back Thursday - The Rammy, Scarborough
19:00 🥁 Fitness Class: LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Centre, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Comedy Theatre: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🎶 Live Acoustic: 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.
👋 That’s All For Now 🎬
From town to coast, there's always something happening in Scarborough. Sue | Editor | The Scarborough Rundown |  |
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