10 of the best free things to do in Scarborough

We're spoiled for choice in Scarborough with plenty to do right on our doorstep.

With days at the beach, beautiful churches, nature trails and stunning walks all within minutes of the town centre there's plenty to do without having to pay. Here's a list of 10 of ten of the best things to do in Scarborough which won't cost you a thing.

10 of the best free things to do in Scarborough.placeholder image
10 of the best free things to do in Scarborough.
St Mary's Church dates back to 1150. Visitors can learn about the destruction of the church in the English Civil was and can visit Anne Bronte's grave.placeholder image
St Mary's Church dates back to 1150. Visitors can learn about the destruction of the church in the English Civil was and can visit Anne Bronte's grave.
The beautiful gardens leading down to the beach from South Cliff are nearing the end of an extensive restoration project so that generations to come can enjoy the green space.placeholder image
The beautiful gardens leading down to the beach from South Cliff are nearing the end of an extensive restoration project so that generations to come can enjoy the green space.
Take a stroll around the Japanese-inspired park, visit the pagoda and go on the Peasholm glen tree trail to discover one of the richest and most diverse tree populations of any English town.placeholder image
Take a stroll around the Japanese-inspired park, visit the pagoda and go on the Peasholm glen tree trail to discover one of the richest and most diverse tree populations of any English town.
The church was designed by George Frederick Bodley from Hull.The windows exhibit designs by celebrated artists William Morris, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Philip Webb and Ford Madox Brown.placeholder image
The church was designed by George Frederick Bodley from Hull.The windows exhibit designs by celebrated artists William Morris, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Philip Webb and Ford Madox Brown.
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