Just 5 minutes walk from our holiday flats is Scarborough Castle. Originally built as a Roman outpost and mixing fun with education, Scarborough Castle is definitely one of the things to do in Scarborough. It boasts some of the best views of the North and South Bay. Its story from its beginnings as a prehistoric site, through the Roman times, used by the Saxons, Vikings, Normans, Tudors and was even involved in the 1st (when it was shelled by German gunboats) and 2nd (as a listening post) World Wars!!There is plenty of room for picnicking, kite-flying or Frisbee in the vast castle grounds and if you really get bored of that stuff you can do the official tour! (only kidding..I’ve done it and it’s great!) You take the tour at your own pace and is accompanied by your own personal commentary device (handy if the kids want to go ahead a bit). Actors play out scenes from the different times inter-dispersed with interesting historical facts. The authentic tour naturally ends with the keep (the main bit) and the stories really enhance your imagination of a long gone time. It really is worth a visit and there is also a coffee house if you run out of steam.
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