Scarborough FAIR!
SCARBOROUGH BILLS ITSELF as Britain’s first resort, dating back to the 17th century, and there’s plenty of evidence to indicate that it’s still going strong.
Amusement arcades, ice cream parlours and fish and chip shops garland the top end of South Bay like a gaudy necklace, and if you visit in high season, South Sands will be packed with holidaymakers soaking up the sunshine and bathing in the sea.
Yet beneath the brash, rather extrovert exterior, there’s also plenty of scope to seek out some peace, quiet and culture, even in July and August – and that’s what makes it perfect for a multigenerational short break.
Generation game
It’s notoriously difficult to cater for the wide-ranging needs and expectations of children aged between four and 14 years, not to mention semi-retired and retired grandparents, plus a great-uncle and aunt.
Scarborough, with its abundance of family-friendly attractions and bustling entertainment, together with a sprinkling
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