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Luxury Homes, Lake Escapes, and a Beach Ban?
🌟 The Scarborough Rundown - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊
Sue W
June 19, 2025
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Hey Scarborough! Here's What’s Happening This Week
From controversial calls for smoke-free beaches to a jaw-dropping £2 million clifftop home hitting the market, there's a lot going on around town. Locals are also booking short breaks in the Lakes, while closer to home, steak nights and summer events are in full swing.
Scarborough is buzzing with weekend happenings, including a packed live music lineup, comedy nights, and family-friendly activities, from mermaids to markets.
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Before we start!
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📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰
🚭 Public support growing for smoke-free Yorkshire beaches
A new regional survey reveals growing support for banning smoking on beaches to safeguard children and wildlife. Full story
🏨 22-bed HMO approved for former Scarborough hotel
A large Victorian townhouse near Albemarle Baptist Church is set to become a 22-bed house of multiple occupation after plans were greenlit. Full story
🛏️ Whitby pub launches cosy winter room deal
The Endeavour Pub is offering discounted winter rooms - perfect for a quiet off-season stay in one of Whitby’s most charming spots. Full story
🧳 Brits are staying local - and Scarborough’s eyeing up the Lakes
With more travellers choosing UK escapes, Scarborough locals are jumping on luxury Lake District hotel deals for a stylish staycation close to home. Check out the offers
🏡 Yorkshire coast’s most photographed home is up for sale
A breathtaking clifftop home with unbeatable views and serious Instagram fame is now on the market for £2 million. Full story
🥩 Friday steak nights land at Tide by Trenchers
Whitby's Tide restaurant is serving up juicy steak dinners for two every Friday - a date-night classic with a seaside twist. See details
⛵ Ambitious plan could bring the HM Bark Endeavour back to Whitby
Supporters hope to restore the famous replica ship and return it to Whitby’s harbour as a floating attraction. Read on
📚 Jack Reacher’s creator heads to Whitby Lit Fest 2025
Bestselling author Lee Child will appear at Whitby’s literature festival in 2025 - expect thrills, storytelling and maybe a few Reacher revelations. Read more
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📶 Filey car park chaos blamed on signal issues.
Drivers are being left stranded or fined after poor mobile reception prevents payment at pay-by-phone car parks across Filey. More
⚠️ Yellow Heat Alert for the Yorkshire Coast
A heat health alert has been issued as temperatures rise, prompting warnings to protect vulnerable residents. Read more
🍻 Valhalla Viking bar sets sights on Whitby.
A new Viking-themed venue could be storming Whitby as Valhalla York plans to open a Grape Lane outpost with beer, music and a touch of Norse flair. Read more
💸 Scarborough Athletic Face £250k Shortfall
The club is calling on supporters and sponsors as it faces a significant funding gap ahead of next season. More here
🎖️ New Veterans Hub in Scarborough Launches
Scarborough's Armed Forces Community Hub is inviting local veterans to help shape its future services. See details
⚽ Council Backs £3.2m Pitch Repairs for Boro
North Yorkshire Council steps in to ensure Scarborough Athletic's home pitch meets league standards. Full story
🐦 Keep Dogs on Leads to Protect Puffins
With the puffin nesting season in full swing, residents are being urged to leash dogs along the coast. Read on
🌿 New glamping pods approved for Scarborough water park
Wykeham Lakes is set to welcome 10 luxury glamping pods, combining rustic charm with waterside adventure. More
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🧭 Discover Whitby’s Legends and Treasures - A self-guided audio tour through haunting tales, charming streets and iconic coastal views. More
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🛳️ York 60-Minute Happy Hour Cruise for All Ages. Relax on the River Ouse with drinks, music, and scenic views of historic York. Cruise into fun.
🚂 Moors, Whitby & Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip - Explore the North York Moors, visit Whitby, and opt for a steam train ride on this relaxed 8-hour. See details.
🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾
We keep it short here - head to the events page for full descriptions and links.
🎓 Scarborough U3A Activities & Talks 📍 Various locations, Scarborough
Scarborough U3A offers a wide variety of year-round activities, including cycling, photography, history, music, and book groups. Open to retired or semi-retired individuals. A fantastic way to stay active, connected, and continually learning. More
Fri, 20th Jun
10:00 ✏️ Friday Urban Sketching - NYAS Shop, Scarborough
10:00 💃 LoveFit Lite Dance - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
11:30 🎭 Lucy Wizpop and the Bedtime Monster - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
13:00 🎶 Afternoon Vibes Live Music - Eighteen91, Whitby
18:00 🎵 Pendulum Live in Concert - Scarborough Open Air Theatre
18:00 🤠 Line Dancing Class - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
18:00 🎤 Craig Revel Horwood: Songs Boys Don’t Sing - Spa Theatre, Scarborough
19:00 🎳 Bob’s Juniors Bowls Coaching - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎧 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 ⛸️ Friday Night Social Skate - Scarborough YMCA
19:00 🎸 Flipside Rock ‘n’ Roll Weekend - Whitby Pavilion
19:30 🎶 Live Music: Doghouse & Callum Marshall - The Nags Head, Scalby
19:30 🌸 Flower Festival Opening Night - St Laurence’s Church, Scalby
19:30 📝 Poetry Live at the SJT - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎧 DJ Night with DJ Cut - Scarborough Flyer
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - The Prince of Wales, Scarborough
Sat, 21st Jun
08:00 🌊 Saturday Sea Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip, Filey
10:00 🗣️ Introduction to Spanish Day - Alison's Classroom (Nr Aldi), Scarborough
10:00 🧜 Meet a Mermaid - Whitby Beach
10:00 🧺 June Farmers Market - The Hut, Goathland
11:00 🎶 Barrowfest Music Festival - Gallows Close Centre, Scarborough
11:30 🧘 Yogalates - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
11:30 🎭 Lucy Wizpop and the Bedtime Monster - Peasholm Park, Scarborough
12:00 🎉 Scalby Fair Day - High Street, Scalby
12:00 🪶 Star Carr Workshop - Woodend Gallery Gardens, Scarborough
12:00 🎉 Hounds Music Festival - The Hare and Hounds, Hawsker
13:00 🎷 Flipside Rock ‘n’ Roll Weekend (Day 2) - Whitby Pavilion
14:00 🎭 Much Ado About Nothing (1917) - The Italian Gardens, Scarborough
14:00 🌸 Midsummer Fair - St John the Baptist Church, East Ayton
15:00 🎤 Tony Howes One Man Show - Evron Centre, Filey
17:30 🍻 AMLF Three-Legged Pub Crawl - Marley’s, Scarborough
18:00 🎭 Much Ado About Nothing (1917) - The Italian Gardens, Scarborough
18:00 🎶 Basement Jaxx Live - Scarborough Open Air Theatre
18:00 🎸 Steamin’ at Sound of Scarborough - Old Parcels Office Artspace
18:00 😂 Scarborough Fringe Comedy Gala - Grand Hotel, Scarborough
19:00 💃 Ceilidh Night - Gristhorpe & Lebberston Village Hall
19:00 👻 WALKING TOUR: THE BLACK WIDOW – Spooky tram tales in South Bay. A chilling, theatrical ride through Scarborough’s eerie past. Book Here
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:30 🎼 Opera for the People: Nicola Mills - St. Mary’s Parish Church, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Big Dick Whittington: Adult Panto - Whitby Pavilion Theatre
19:30 💃 Dance Together - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 👠 Drag Show: Fanny Burns + 2-Course Meal - The Mayfield, Seamer
20:30 🎷 Soul Bros Blues Brothers Tribute - Hunmanby Sports & Social Club
21:00 🎧 DJ Matty Blinkstar – Saturday Night Party - Scarborough Flyer
21:00 🎸 Live Music @ The Pier - The Pier, Whitby
21:00 🎤 Live Music – Lora Jones - Cayton Playing Fields Association, Cayton
21:00 🎸 Captain Clap & the Burning Sensations - Marley’s, Scarborough
21:00 🎤 NikNaks Karaoke - The Prince of Wales, Scarborough
21:00 🎸 Live Music – The Northern Riots - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:30 🎶 Kate Burnett Duo Live - Duke Of York, Whitby
22:00 🎉 80s Night – Live at Chaplins - Chaplins Bar, Scarborough
Sun, 22nd Jun
10:00 🎾 FREE Tennis Session - Scalby Park, Scalby
10:30 🥁 Drum Medicine for Solstice - Reading Room, Goathland
12:00 🌳 Cloughton Open Gardens & Plant Sale - Various Locations Cloughton Village
12:00 🗣️ Chat with Ross McCormack - Scholar’s Bar, Scarborough
13:00 🎮 Games: Win‑A‑ETB Magic Tournament - Spike’s Hideout, Scarborough
13:00 🎨 Crafternoon Gathering - Kagyu Samye Dzong, Scarborough
14:00 🎶 Music Excursion Afternoon - Old Parcels Office Artspace, Scarborough
14:00 🍻 GUIDED HISTORIC PUB TOUR 📍York - A storytelling pub crawl through York’s medieval streets with legendary tales and iconic pubs. More
14:30 🎺 Summer Band Concert - Peasholm Park Bandstand, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Live Music at Whitby YHA Café - YHA Whitby
16:00 🎭 The Isolation Creations: Totally 1980s Prom - Eat Me Café, Scarborough
18:00 🎭 Much Ado About Nothing (1917) - The Italian Gardens, Scarborough
19:00 ❓ Quiz, Bingo & Chase the Ace - The Turks Head, Scarborough
19:30 😂 Milton Jones: Ha!Milton - Bridlington Spa Centre, Bridlington
21:00 🎤 Karaoke Night - Prince of Wales, 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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