Is Scarborough Changing Too Fast? A Week of Scares, Shocks, and Celebrations

Hey Scarborough! Here's what's happening this week 👋

Halloween is fast approaching, and Humble Bee Farm is pulling out all the stops with a family party, spooky games, and cosy overnight stays in yurts and cottages. Wold Top Brewery also has a Halloween quiz and music bingo lined up for October 31, making it a perfect mix of scares and fun.

But it’s not all pumpkins and potions. The Brunswick Centre’s permanent closure has left locals divided, while Alexander Dennis’s decision not to move production to Scarborough means fewer jobs and investment here. From seaside adventures to strong community debates, it’s a week that blends festive fun with serious local news. Keep reading to see what’s on.

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📅 Local Life - Plan Your Halloween

🎃 Family Halloween party & glamping stay at Humble Bee Farm
On 1 November, Esme the Witch and Ernie the Wizard return for spooky games, potion making, pumpkin displays and a disco at Humble Bee Farm. Families can also stay overnight in their 4.7★ TripAdvisor-rated glamping accommodation, with options from cottages with hot tubs to yurts, wigwams and bell tents on a working farm near Scarborough. Check out the options here.

👻 Spooktacular at Piglets Adventure Farm
Halloween fun takes over Piglets Adventure Farm this October with pumpkin picking, creepy crafts, bat walks, discos, and more. Every child gets a pumpkin voucher, too. A fang-tastic family day out awaits. See details

🎃 A Halloween treat with a magical twist
York’s Hocus Pocus Tiny Hotel blends quirky decor with family-friendly comfort, right by The Shambles. A fun and memorable stay when the city is at its spookiest. Find out more

🎃 Halloween Tours Are Booking Up Fast
If you're thinking about spooky season plans, now's the time to act. As Halloween approaches, ghost and themed tours are already filling up. Take a look at the Scarborough ghost walk or Dark Tales in Scarborough, or if you prefer to visit York, Shadows of York and the York Dungeon are both highly rated. If you have young children, a Harry Potter-themed tour might be a great option. These popular experiences often sell out well before October - book early to avoid missing out.

🎃 Halloween quiz & music bingo at Wold Top Brewery
Hunmanby’s Wold Top Brewery is mixing Singo Bingo with a spooky quiz on 31 October. Tickets are £15 including a drink, with camping available. Fancy dress encouraged for a frightfully fun night. Book now

🧙 Sea Life Scarborough launches Halloween trail.
From 18 October to 3 November, Sea Life Scarborough transforms into a spooky adventure where kids join Serafina the Sea Witch on magical challenges to protect sea creatures. Admission includes the event. See details

🕷️ Halloween Villains Party at The Royal Hotel
Scarborough's Royal Hotel is hosting a spooky family event on 26 October, with villains, games, and a disco. Fancy dress prizes up for grabs! Tickets from £5-£10. Get tickets

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📰 Scarborough in Brief - Headlines This Week

🏢 Brunswick Centre closure sparks mixed reactions.
Scarborough’s Brunswick Shopping Centre has shut for good, paving the way for a new Odeon cinema. Some residents welcome it, while others complain about lost shops and no public toilets. Read more

⛔ Council wants Whitby Cliff Lift scrapped despite public outcry
North Yorkshire Council recommends permanently decommissioning Whitby’s Cliff Lift, which has been closed since 2022. Repairs would cost £5.5m, but more than 5,500 people have signed a petition to save it. Full story

🍕 Bottomless night at Xanders Scarborough
This Friday, Xanders serves up pizzas, mini parmos, and bottomless drinks in Scarborough. Choose from Hallouminati, Mac Daddy, Pulled Pork and more-a night made for indulgence.

🚌 Alexander Dennis cancels Scarborough move.
Bus builder Alexander Dennis has called off plans to shift production to Scarborough, saving hundreds of jobs in Scotland. The Scarborough factory remains vital, employing more than 700 people. Read more

🍺 Whitby Brewery live music weekend
From 19-21 September, Whitby Brewery fills the stage with John Barleycorn Must Die, Moorland Blues Jam, and Big Bone Joe's unique "Blues-Grass" sound. Free entry for all shows! See details

⚽ Scarborough Sports Village pitch update due
Technical work continues on Scarborough Sports Village’s football pitch, with soil analysis and pipe repairs underway. Councillors say results are expected next month, keeping hopes alive for next season’s games. Full story

💼 New chair to lead Scarborough regeneration board
Heath Samples has been appointed chair of the Scarborough Neighbourhood Board, which will manage £20m of government funding aimed at boosting jobs, health, culture, and coastal regeneration. See details

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Fri, 19th Sep
10:00 ✏️ Friday Urban Sketching - NYAS Shop, Scarborough
18:00 👢 Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🥏 Bob’s Juniors - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
19:00 🎧 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 👻 The Scarborough Ghost Walk - Meet at Castle Rd, Scarborough
19:30 🎸 The Queen Story - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Earth Angel by Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 The Mersey Beatles - Scarborough Spa Grand Hall
19:30 🔭 Introduction to Astronomy - East Ayton Village Hall, Scarborough
19:30 🎼 The Music of Victoria Wood - Scarborough Spa Theatre
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Em and Charlie - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
21:00 🎸 Post Punk Nite - The Cask & Keg, Scarborough

Sat, 20th Sep
08:00 🌊 Sea Swim - Coble Landing Slip, Filey
08:00 🌿 Holistic Detox Day - 69 Wykeham Street, Scarborough
10:00 🪁 Filey Kite Festival - Country Park, Filey
11:30 🧘‍♀️ Yogalates - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
13:00 🎨 Life Drawing - St James with Holy Trinity Church, Scarborough
14:30 🎭 Earth Angel by Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Lee Jeffery Live - The New Lancaster, Scarborough
16:00 🎸 Alastair James - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
17:00 🎣 Angling Festival - Scarborough Anglers Social Club
18:45 🎤 Saffron De Bonheur - Westborough Methodist Church, Scarborough
19:00 🎧 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 🥂 Yorkshire Coast 1779 Dinner Dance - Filey Sea Cadets
19:00 🎸 Kinda Blondie + Red Frame - Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
19:00 👻 The Scarborough Ghost Walk - Meet at Castle Rd, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Earth Angel by Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 🕺 80’s Hype - Scarborough Market Hall
21:00 🎵 The Yabbas - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough
21:00 🎸 Unfinished Business - The Imperial, Filey

Sun, 21st Sep
07:00 🌊 Sunday Morning Swim - Coble Landing Slip, Filey
10:00 🎾 Free Tennis - Scalby Tennis Club
11:00 🐾 Sighthounds & Sandcastles Walk - The Cobles Coffee Bar, Filey
17:00 🎶 SunImp Session: TanGentle ViBes - Filey Beach
17:00 🧜‍♀️ Sunday Relaxing Sea Swim - Coble Landing Slip, Filey
17:00 🎵 Jack Robertson Live - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough

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