Rain, rain, go away: 12 photos that show Scarborough knows how to have fun whatever the weather

With forecasts predicting rain for the rest of the week, these 12 photos from our archive prove there's fun to be had on the coast in all weathers.

From concerts in Peasholm Park and the Open Air Theatre to blustery days on South Bay, if there's one thing we're good at on the Yorkshire Coast, it's making the most of a drizzly summer.

With forecasts predicting rain for the Scarborough coast over the next few weeks, here are 12 photos that prove we can still have fun come rain or shine.placeholder image
With forecasts predicting rain for the Scarborough coast over the next few weeks, here are 12 photos that prove we can still have fun come rain or shine.
Young and old pack in to Scarborough Fair in 2012 despite the rain.placeholder image
Young and old pack in to Scarborough Fair in 2012 despite the rain.
Rain didn't stop the fun for Peter Hall (left) and friends at the Volkswagen rally on the West Pier car park in June 2012.placeholder image
Rain didn't stop the fun for Peter Hall (left) and friends at the Volkswagen rally on the West Pier car park in June 2012.
Skipping day continued in the rain and wind last year.placeholder image
Skipping day continued in the rain and wind last year.
The rain didn't put these two little ones off at Burniston Show in 2015.placeholder image
The rain didn't put these two little ones off at Burniston Show in 2015.
Friends celebrate a 30th birthday at the Zutons' gig in Dalby Forest in 2008.placeholder image
Friends celebrate a 30th birthday at the Zutons' gig in Dalby Forest in 2008.
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