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Scarborough is one of Britain's oldest seaside resorts, with two sandy bays, a historic harbour and a castle on the headland. It is a happy place for a first meeting by the sea. Check opening times before you go.

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First date ideas in Scarborough

Three easy places to meet someone new in and around Scarborough. Check opening times before you go.

  • South Bay and the harbour

    A long sandy beach and a working harbour below the old town, with a promenade for a gentle stroll. Free, but check the weather and the tides.

  • Peasholm Park

    A Japanese style park with a lake and gardens on the north side of Scarborough. Free to enter and a pretty, peaceful place to meet.

  • Scarborough Castle

    A ruined castle on the headland, with views along the coast. It is ticketed, so check opening times and prices before you go.

Around Scarborough

Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Scarborough town centre, South Bay, North Bay, Seamer, Filey, Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay.

Getting there: Scarborough station has trains to York, with connections to Leeds and London, and a coast line to Bridlington and Hull. Buses run along the coast and to York, and the A64 and A165 are the main roads.

Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can join from Scarborough and look at nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.

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Questions about dating in Scarborough

What is a good first date in Scarborough?

There are plenty of easy options: a stroll on South Bay, a walk round Peasholm Park and a visit to Scarborough Castle. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.

How do I get to Scarborough?

Scarborough station has trains to York, with connections to Leeds and London, and a coast line to Bridlington and Hull. Buses run along the coast and to York, and the A64 and A165 are the main roads.

Can I join Silver Gay Singles from Scarborough?

Yes. Creating a profile is free, and you can say where you live. Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can look at other towns too.

Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Scarborough?

Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Our guide to dating safely has more tips.