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Allerston Attractions

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Places of interest in Allerston

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Allerston attractions

Allerston has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Allerston to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Allerston.

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Top places to visit

1. Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Scarborough Open Air Theatre is a mixed entertainment venue set on a lake in Scarborough’s Northstead Manor Gardens. Its stage is on an island in the middle of the water while the audience has seating on the eastern bank. Throughout the summer months Scarborough Open Air Theatre has a busy schedule of music, theater and sporting events.

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Watch productions and performances by world-famous music acts at one of the largest outdoor theaters in Europe, a venue with a stage in an unusual setting.

2. South Bay Beach

South Bay Beach is the livelier of Scarborough’s main sandy stretches. The Castle Headland provides shelter from the northern winds, enabling excellent sunbathing conditions. Scarborough Castle stands at the northern part of the beach, while Scarborough Spa borders the south edge. Traverse the sandy bay in style with a traditional donkey ride.

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South Bay Beach featuring a coastal town and a bay or harbour

3. North Bay Beach

North Bay Beach is a tranquil stretch of golden sand with restaurants, beach cabins and family activities. It is the quieter and wilder of Scarborough’s two main beaches, a little farther out from the town center. Trek with your family past the picturesque outcrops and rock pools to the main sandy area and headland.

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North Bay Beach featuring a coastal town and a beach as well as a large group of people

4. Scarborough Spa

Scarborough Spa is a vast complex offering many events and activities in an impressive heritage-listed cliffside building. As its name suggests, the site was built around the region’s spa waters, although it is now known for its Jazz Festival, Spa Orchestra, dances and concerts. Move around the complex to appreciate its excellent views of the sea.

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Scarborough Spa which includes theatre scenes, general coastal views and performance art

5. Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey is a set of gothic clifftop ruins that inspired the literary legend of Dracula. In addition to its ecclesiastical role, the monastery served for centuries as a landmark for sailors and inspiration for writer Bram Stoker. Enjoy a picnic on a grassy patch nearby and amble through the ruins to get a sense of the abbey’s history.

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Whitby Abbey featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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What to do in Allerston

Popular places to visit

Pickering Castle

Pickering Castle is just one of the places to see in Pickering, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in North Yorkshire Moors Railway during your travels in Pickering. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre

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Explore the great outdoors at Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, a lovely green space in Pickering. Discover the area's entertainment choices and spas.

Rosedale Abbey

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You can find out about the history of Rosedale Abbey with a stop at Rosedale Abbey. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

North Riding Forest Park

Explore the great outdoors at North Riding Forest Park, a lovely green space in Pickering. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Pickering Church

Learn about the local history of Pickering when you spend time at Pickering Church. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Gillies Jones Glass

You can study the exhibits at Gillies Jones Glass, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Rosedale Abbey. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Beck Isle Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Beck Isle Museum during your travels in Pickering. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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