'Beautiful' park with free entry that is an 'absolute asset' to Scarborough

Peasholm Park offers visitors some peace and quiet away from the seafront. (Image: Tripadvisor)i>

If you are visiting Scarborough, you will most likely head straight to the beach for the day.

However, the seaside resort has plenty of other things to see and do, including taking a trip to Peasholm Park.

Inspired by East Asia, Peasholm Park is just a few minutes’ walk away from the beach and is “worth a visit”.

What is Peasholm Park like?

Peasholm Park features a “beautiful system of streams” as well as waterfalls and miniature bridges to explore.

The pathways are lined with trees, and the gardens are described as being “mystical”.

The park is home to a range of rare trees and an array of wildlife to see including grey squirrels, ducks, swans, and geese.

In the park, there is a lake that surrounds a tree-covered island that can be accessed by a bridge.

You can hire a pedalo to go around the lake. (Image: Tripadvisor)

On the island, you can find a hidden garden with a quiet pond and a large pagoda offering beautiful views of the rest of the park.

You can hire rowing boats or dragon pedalos from the Boat Deck or try out the 18-hole mini golf course with your family.

If you need some food after exploring the park, you can stop off at Peasholm Café, which serves hot and cold food with seating overlooking the island waterfall and pagoda.

There is also the Peasholm Kiosk if you fancy an ice lolly or drink to keep you going on your walk.

What do visitors say about Peasholm Park?

Peasholm Park has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor with over 5,000 people leaving reviews after their visit.

One person said: “An absolute asset to Scarborough, beautiful on a lovely or a rainy day.

“A fab place to commune with the ducks and pigeons, we even saw a heron.”

Another person said: “Peasholm Park is a lovely park found in North Bay in Scarborough.

“Entry is free to get in.

"There are a few things to do such as boating on the lake, a putting green complete with a very nice tearoom.

“During the summer months, there is the Naval Warfare held here and musical concerts.

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“A lovely traditional atmosphere and worth a visit.

“Recently held here was Moonlight on the Lake where there was a small entry charge yet it was nice to see the park lit at night.

"A popular and busy event.”

Will you be visiting Peasholm Park on your next visit to Scarborough? Let us know in the comments.