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The GoUK.com Guide to areas in the UK
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Scarborough
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Location
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Coastal town in the North East of England in the county of Yorkshire
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Population
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80,000
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Travel
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Scarborough is situated between Edinburgh and London 3 hours by train to London and 3 hours by train to Manchester Airport
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Description
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Scarborough is the oldest resort in the UK and was most popular in the Victorian period. It is a scenic coastal town situated around two magnificent bays with sandy beaches, fishing harbour, parks and open spaces. The medieval Scarborough Castle sits on the top of a rocky headland, with views of the whole town.
Climate - summer is mild and winter is relatively warm. The average maximum temperature is 16.5 degrees
centigrade in summer and 8.6 degrees centigrade in winter
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Scarborough has a good shopping centre, theatres, cinemas, clubs, restaurants and many pubs. Scarborough has a good sports centre and 2 swimming pools. Also, on offer are sailing, rowing, windsurfing, abseiling, golf, and football activities |
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Surrounding Areas
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Scarborough is surrounded by beautiful scenery - cliffs, beaches, and harbours. The North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Wolds are nearby
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Location Map
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Scarborough
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