🎡 Big Seafront Changes Ahead: What’s Being Planned For Scarborough

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

This week brings a mix of controversy, challenge, and cheer. The flag row lingers on, and tensions are high amid funding pressures in the care system.

But there’s also excitement brewing - plans to extend the Ferris wheel and adventure golf on the seafront are moving forward, promising fun for families and visitors alike. And for those who need a laugh, Scarborough Spa has lined up a comedy feast you won’t want to miss. Scroll down to see the full lineup of what’s happening around town.

👻 And if you’re already in the Halloween spirit, don’t miss our mini guide to the spookiest nearby hotels - perfect for planning a haunted getaway.

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👻 Plan a Haunted Halloween Getaway

North Yorkshire’s Spookiest Hotels

If you’re planning a Halloween getaway, Scarborough is the perfect starting point for exploring North Yorkshire’s most haunted hotels. Begin with The Grand Hotel, Scarborough, where the legendary “Black Widow” and ghostly hounds are said to roam the cliff-top corridors. Just along the coast, Bagdale Hall in Whitby dates back to 1516 and is haunted by Browne Bushell, a naval officer executed for treason, whose footsteps are said to still echo on the stairs.

A short trip inland takes you to York, one of Europe’s most haunted cities. Stay at The Golden Fleece, home to at least 15 restless spirits, or The Black Swan, where you may encounter a bowler-hatted gentleman, a jilted bride, or even a singing highwayman. Opposite York Minster, the Dean Court Hotel terrifies guests with Roman soldiers and chilling encounters in Room 36, while the York Pavilion Hotel combines Georgian elegance with a reputation for ghostly presences.

For a mix of luxury and lore, head to Gisborough Hall Hotel, where a spectral butler and shadowy nursery figure are said to wander. In Pocklington, The Feathers tells the tragic tale of Charlotte, a woman killed by a highwayman, whose cries are still reported by visitors. Further north, the Black Swan Hotel in Helmsley enchants by day but unsettles by night, with apparitions roaming its 15th-century halls. Finally, in the heart of York, Middletons Hotel hides eerie sounds and shadowy figures behind its tranquil courtyards.

📰 Scarborough In Brief - Headlines This Week

🎡 Scarborough seafront Ferris wheel and golf course plan. A giant 32m Ferris wheel and an 18-hole adventure golf course are hoping to continue on the former Futurist site until October 2027, promising big views, family fun, and fresh seafront energy if approved. See what's planned

🏗️ Mayor backs Scarborough’s big Brunswick revamp. The Brunswick Centre is being transformed into SQ1, featuring a cinema and vibrant town hub, with the mayor pushing for fresh investment and transport upgrades. See what's planned

💷 Councillor warns of 'significant financial pressure' on care. North Yorkshire’s care system is buckling under record hospital discharges, with funding failing to keep up. Leaders warn that the strain can’t continue unchecked. Find out the extent of the problems

🔥 Spa night special at Alpamare Scarborough. Just £15 for 90 minutes of spa bliss this Friday, with full access plus free Aufguss ceremonies led by Chandler. Limited spaces mean quick booking! Don’t miss out

🌍 The tourism sector is set for a significant boost. York and North Yorkshire’s £6bn visitor economy is getting a turbocharge thanks to a new partnership driving growth, smarter promotion, and sustainable tourism. Find out how Scarborough will benefit.

🤣 Scarborough Spa serves up a comedy feast. Nine comedy shows are lined up between now and Christmas, promising belly laughs and brilliant nights out. Perfect way to escape the everyday! Join the fun

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🍫 Whitby’s first Hot Chocolate Festival announced. Two weeks of cocoa chaos are coming, Nov 14-28 - tastings, Wonka movies, a chocolate trail, and more. Locals are already buzzing. Will you join in? Don’t miss it

🍴 Sunday carvery returns this October. North Yorkshire Water Park’s café is bringing back its much-loved Sunday carvery, starting from October 5, served from 12:30 to 3:00 pm every week. Autumn Sundays just got tastier! Join the feast

🏛️ Whitby’s Old Town Hall needs extra repairs. Builders uncovered severe hidden damage in this Grade II landmark. From gold-leaf weathervanes to brand-new clock dials, the rescue just got bigger. Curious what’s changing? Find out the cost.

🚉 Scarborough’s record-breaking bench is put to the test. At 139 metres long, the world’s biggest station seat could squeeze in 230 people. On Sept 30, the town will find out if that claim holds up. See what happens

🏟️ Scarborough Sports Village pitch repair timeline due soon. Scarborough’s 3G pitch, which has been closed since June, could finally see a repair plan revealed next month. Fans are eager to bring football back to their hometown. Read more

🌉 Whitby Golf Club is to remove the ravine footbridge. Work begins Oct 6 to dismantle the Upgang Beck bridge as part of the club’s Ravine Project, with diversions, volunteers, and course changes ahead. See how you will be affected

⭐ Readers’ Choice: Top Links From Last Issue

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2. 🏥 Scarborough’s new £12.5m health centre unveiled

3. 💸 Is Grantley Hall Worth the Cost?

🎸Events, Activities & Live Music

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

Fri, 26th Sep
09:30 🧘 Mindful Sketching Walk - Glen Gardens, Filey
10:00 🎨 Friday Urban Sketching - NYAS Shop, Scarborough
11:00 🎃 Autumn Resin Workshop - Scarborough Market Vaults
11:30 🎷 Scarborough Jazz Festival - Scarborough Spa Grand Hall
17:00 🎯 A Night At the Darts - Whitby Pavilion
19:00 📚 New Chapters – Book Buds - The Tap & Spile, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 🎭 Actor Stories: It’s All Relative - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 🎸 Stephen Fearing - Old Parcels Office, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Earth Angel: Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Crescent Lounge, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Music Night - The Imperial, Filey
21:00 🎧 Resident DJ with DJ Cut - Scarborough Flyer

Sat, 27th Sep
08:00 🧜‍♀️ Sea Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End
11:30 🧘 Yogalates - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough
11:30 🎷 Scarborough Jazz Festival - Scarborough Spa Grand Hall
12:00 🎭 Backstage Tour: Earth Angel - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
14:30 🎭 Earth Angel: Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15:00 🎸 Steve James Live - The New Lancaster, Scarborough
19:00 🎤 Live DJ & Karaoke - The Ramshill, Scarborough
19:00 👻 Ghost Tour: The Black Widow - To Grand Hotel, Scarborough
19:30 🎶 Oh What a Night! - Whitby Pavilion
19:30 🧗 Talk – My Mountain Life - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough
19:30 🎭 Earth Angel: Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
20:00 🎸 Jack Robertson Live - The Tunny Catch, Scarborough
21:00 🎶 Live Music Night - The Albert, Scarborough
21:00 🎧 Saturday Night Party: DJ Set - Scarborough Flyer

Sun, 28th Sep
07:00 🌊 Sunday Morning Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End
10:00 🎾 FREE Tennis - Scalby Tennis Club, Scarborough
10:00 💿 Scarborough Record Fair - Scarborough Market Hall & Vaults
10:30 🛍️ Lilly’s Independent Street Artisan Fair - Lilly’s Treasures, Scarborough
12:30 🎷 Scarborough Jazz Festival - Scarborough Spa Grand Hall
14:30 🎭 Relatively Speaking: Alan Ayckbourn - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
15:00 🎶 Sam Lenton Live - The New Lancaster, Scarborough
17:00 🎤 Mat Howlet Live - Station Hotel, Filey
17:00 🌊 Sea Swim - Filey Coble Landing Slip Wall End

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