But this year saw dramatically different scenes as residents and those from further afield heeded government advice and stayed at home during the coronavirus lockdown. Here are 28 photos showing a very different Easter weekend in Scarborough.
1. Easter lockdown
A deserted and drizzly North Bay.
Photo: Richard Ponter
2. Easter lockdown
A warning to people out and about.
Photo: Richard Ponter
3. Easter lockdown
Not a soul to be seen on Sandside.
Photo: Richard Ponter
4. Easter lockdown
Not the usual queues outside the Harbour Bar.
Photo: Richard Ponter
