Paddy reflects on 'Scarborough's greatest day' Armed Forces Day National Event We chat to PLANET CIRCUS which is back in Scarborough over the summer holidays! We are at North Yorkshire Waterpark talking about how it's bigger and better than ever! You tell us what you're doing in Scarborough over the summer holidays! Tourism News includes your chanc…

Paddy's at SEALIFE SCARBOROUGH talking about exciting plans for 2022. We chat to BEMPTON CLIFFS about one of the most incredible places in the UK to spot Gannets, Puffins and more. The marine theme continues with DOLPHINS the subject with Stuart Baines. For the first time in recorded history, Bottlenose Dolphins have been spotted 12 months running …

Paddy's at PLANET CIRCUS OMG which has performances every day just off the A165 at Lebberston near Scarborough! We chat to Glenda Young, author of a new novel set in Scarborough called 'Murder At The Seaview Hotel'. We speak to Scarborough Cricket Club about the return of county cricket to North Marine Road this week. Dogs are cooling down in the h…

Paddy's at the reopening of North Yorkshire Waterpark with its new attractions including Wakeboarding. We speak to Julian Norton the Yorkshire Vet, James Mason Chief Executive of Welcome To Yorkshire and Gareth Davies General Manager of the attraction. We speak to Sue from Clock Cafe in South Bay, a favourite for visitors. Meet the operator of the …

Paddy speaks to North Bay Railways about their new motor boats operating from this weekend! We also chat to Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre about their fabulous free museum! The Fossil Shop tell Paddy about the geology of Scarborough and their new shop You tell us about your favourite Scarborough boat trips! Tourism news including a step forwa…

Paddy speaks to James Rusden from Toulson Court Guest House, the BEST B&B IN THE WORLD according to TripAdvisor! Paul Laidlaw from Scarborough Spa Orchestra tells us about the 2021 summer season! Tourism news includes the latest Scarborough Open Air Theatre announcement and reopening of North Yorkshire Moors Railway! Our 'Walk' this week is around …

Paddy speaks to THREE guests: Little Rascals Donkeys on the beach, the organiser of Books By The Beach Heather French about this year's festival and David Orton from Friends Of South Cliff Gardens on work getting underway to restore them to their former glory! Did you enjoy a donkey ride on the beach when you came to Scarborough as a child? What el…

Paddy speaks to Amy Bartle from Central Tramway. They're back open this weekend! Our first WALK is North Bay to the Castle, Harbour and around Marine Drive. We are 'Talking Walking'! We bring you the latest Scarborough tourism news including speedboats back running, parking changes, town centre refurb and more. And you sum up Scarborough in 3 words…

Paddy speaks Jeannie Swales from the Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough. They've just announced their 2021 season including a World Premiere from Sir Alan Aykbourn Our 'Gem' this week is Westborough in Scarborough, the main shopping street in Scarborough. We bring you the latest Scarborough tourism news including another Park & Ride back open, t…

Paddy speaks Joe Healey from Church House Loft, an Air BNB accommodation on Eastborough in Scarborough. Discover more about it and Joe's favourite places to visit on Eastborough. Our 'Gem' this week is the Sea Cut in Scarborough. Did you know you can walk almost all of it? We bring you the latest Scarborough tourism news including another new bus s…

Paddy speaks to Lee and Dawn from Animated Objects. They create some fabulous, moving, illuminated creations for various events and occasions. Our 'Gem' this week is Marine Drive in Scarborough. Find out more about this great feat of engineering. We bring you the latest Scarborough tourism news including Scarborough Spa and Cliff Lift reopening tim…

Paddy speaks to Ben Gilligan, Area Director for East Yorkshire Buses, about the return of the Beachcomber Open Top Buses with news of higher frequency and an extension of the route! Our 'Gem' this week is The Crescent in Scarborough. Discover about Scarborough's 'Villas' and the visible signs of the Bombardment of Scarborough in WW1. We bring you t…

Paddy speaks to Simon Kershaw, Brand Development Director at Bike and Boot Inn, Scarborough. Find out more about this new style of hotel. Our 'Gem' this week is the buildings and gardens which are the legacy of one man: Alfred Shuttleworth on Scarborough's South Cliff. Includes a little-known fact about Scarborough's Warwick Revolving Tower. We bri…

Paddy speaks to John Kerr, new owner of North Bay Railway. What are their plans for the railway? Dolphins have visited Scarborough for the first time in 2021. We speak to Stuart Baines from Scarborough Porpoise Facebook page about their increasing number of visits. Our 'Gem' this week is Vincent Pier, home to the lighthouse, Diving Belle statue and…

In this episode Paddy speaks to Tony Bates. He bought the Hotel Ellenby back in October, right in the middle of the pandemic. Has the phone been off the hook with bookings this week? And why did he decide to run a hotel in Scarborough? Our 'Gem' this week is the History Box, the world's smallest heritage centre on Scarborough's harbourside. We brin…

In this episode Paddy speaks to John Senior, Chairman of South Bay Traders Association. We chat about how your favourite South Bay tourism businesses are coping during the 3rd lockdown and what the chances are of Scarborough hosting the National Armed Forces Day this June. We discover Scarborough's Cliff Bridge / Spa Bridge. Built in 1827 to link t…

In this episode Paddy speaks to Gareth Davies, General Manager of North Yorkshire Waterpark. 2021 will see a multi-million pound investment with the addition of Wake Boarding. There is already an inflatable Aquapark, kayaking, open water swimming and much more. We discover Scalby Mills, this week's Hidden Gem. We talk about the history of Monkey Is…

In this episode Paddy speaks to Amy Bartle from Central Tramway in Scarborough. The historic tramway celebrates 140 years this year. We discover Oliver's Mount in Scarborough. The hill, named after Oliver Cromwell and home to the famous motorbike racing is this week's Hidden Gem. We bring you the latest Scarborough tourism news, including what's li…

In this episode Paddy speaks to children's entertainer Magic Mike. He's entertained visitors to Scarborough at The Spa and Open Air Theatre plus many holidays parks too. We speak to the new organiser of the Goldwing Light Parade, happening on 11th September. Paddy takes a walking tour around the grounds of St. Mary's Parish Church, chewing over 800…

In this episode Paddy speaks to legendary DJ Dave Marshall. He's entertained visitors to Scarborough for decades at venues like The Corner and Futurist Theatre. Meet Morna from Tall Storeys Guest House, a very special place in the heart of Scarborough's old town. Find out more about this Grade II listed building. Radio presenter Darren Lethem share…

We chat to David from South Cliff Group about ambitious plans which will restore and transform Scarborough's iconic South Cliff Gardens. We meet Gillian, owner of the Rose Dene Guest House, now an adult-only accommodation provider on Columbus Ravine in Scarborough. How has the last year been and is she hopeful for the future following the pandemic?…

An introduction from Paddy We meet Pete Gibson, General Manager of Cayton Bay Holiday Park, talking about life at the holiday park and the popularity of Cayton Bay. You tell Paddy what your first memories of Scarborough are. Mentioned are the chair lifts, Ken Dodd, the cricket ground and Peasholm Park amongst others. We discover The Bolts, a mediev…

Welcome to the Visit Scarborough Podcast, the first ever tourism podcast for Scarborough, hosted by Paddy Billington. Paddy runs the independent tourist website www.visitscarborough.com. If you LOVE Scarborough, you'll love this podcast. We will feature interviews with the people who run the guest houses, attractions, restaurants, shops, theatres a…