Places to visit

Alpamere Water Park and Spa

Fun slides, wave machine and outside pools for all ages to wear themselves out and a Spa to chill in with sauna, steam rooms with bookable treatments.

Peasholm Park

Wonder round the lake or climb aboard a dragon boat and paddle across.  The park also hosts special events like Naval Warfare (end June throughout August), visit the website for more information

Cleveland Way

Walk along the coastal part of the 109 mile Cleveland Way from South Bay towards Cayton Bay and further afield. The scenery is stunning and there's plenty of benches to rest and take in the surroundings.

Rotunda Museum

Built in 1829, this is a museum of coastal heritage and geology. Meg, the megalosaurus lives here along with fossils and other interesting coastal artifacts. It's free for under 18's and only £5 for everyone else with the ticket allowing entrance to Scarborough Art Gallery. Both of these places are within 10 mins walk from us.

One of the oldest purpose built museums, opened in 1829 and displaying a collection of coastal and geological finds including Meg the Megalosaurus

What’s On in Scarborough


Scarborough Jazz Festival 2026 – Last-Minute Accommodation Available

Scarborough Jazz Festival returns to Scarborough Spa from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September 2026. South Bay Garden Apartment is only a short walk from the Spa through Valley Road, making it an ideal place to stay for the festival.

A late cancellation means we currently have availability for Jazz Festival weekend.

Direct-booking prices for two guests:

Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September – two nights for £220

Friday 25 to Monday 28 September – three nights for £315

South Bay Garden Apartment has two comfortable bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, complimentary on-street parking permits and a private enclosed garden. The apartment is pet-friendly and within walking distance of Scarborough’s South Bay, town centre, railway station and local restaurants.

Check availability and book directly at www.southbaygardenapt.co.uk, or contact us through WhatsApp.

Availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Accommodation only; festival tickets are not included.


More Events Coming Up in Scarborough


AUTUMN AND WINTER 2026


Dive In! Four Hundred Years of Water, Wellness and Scarborough
26 September 2026–3 July 2027
A special exhibition celebrating 400 years since Scarborough’s famous spa water was discovered.


Autumn Daze at Peasholm Park
28 October 2026
A free autumn festival in Peasholm Park featuring seasonal entertainment and activities.


BBC Radio 2 Dance Sounds of the 90s with Vernon Kay
6 November 2026
A night of classic 1990s dance music in Scarborough Spa’s Grand Hall.


Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood
4 December 2026–3 January 2027

Scarborough Spa’s family Christmas pantomime.


Level 42
6 December 2026
The legendary British band performs a special concert in Scarborough Spa’s Grand Hall.


New Year’s Eve at Scarborough Spa
31 December 2026
Choose between the Made in Tennessee New Year’s Eve Hoedown in the Grand Hall and an Elvis-themed extravaganza in the Ocean Room.


LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027



Scarborough Punk Festival
3–4 April 2027
A full weekend of live music at Scarborough Spa.


Scarborough Food and Drink Festival
10–11 April 2027
Two days of global flavours, street food, sweet treats and craft drinks.


Embrace
30 April 2027
Yorkshire’s indie favourites perform in Scarborough Spa’s Grand Hall.


SCARBOROUGH OPEN AIR THEATRE 2027

Kaiser Chiefs – 11 June 2027

Jack Savoretti and James Morrison – 9 July 2027

Ronan Keating and Blue – 18 July 2027

Alfie Boe with special guests – 25 July 2027

Simply Red – 17 August 2027

More Scarborough events and concert dates will be added as they are announced. If you are planning a visit, check accommodation availability and book directly at www.southbaygardenapt.co.uk.