Since 2021, the gardens have been undergoing a major renovation following a grant of £4,665,700 being provided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund.
The extensive renovations include “a fully accessible path on the Victorian Cliff running through the gardens, which has been affectionately named ‘The Yellow Brick Road’ because it's a yellow pathway through”, according to Gemma Alexander, South Cliff Gardens Engagement Officer.
They also include a new play area, general refurbishment to signs, railings and footpaths, and repairs and renovations to 13 of the historic shelters. The grade two listed clock tower situated on Esplanade Crescent, at the top of the gardens, has also been repaired and restored.
9. South Cliff Gardens
The community hub will house the gardening team who will take care of the gardens, as well as a community room which will be used by anybody in the community who wants to a space for either workshops, projects, school groups. Photo: Richard Ponter
10. South Cliff Gardens
There has also beenan innovative and unique new children’s play area built in Scarborough’s South Cliff Gardens, with a theme based on the town’s rich Victorian architecture. Photo: Richard Ponter
11. South Cliff Gardens
Anyone can enjoy South Cliff Gardens, as Oliver shows here with mum and dad. Photo: Richard Ponter
12. South Cliff Gardens
The gardens are looking great now following the renovation. Photo: Richard Ponter