16 Things to do at Scarborough North Bay

This post was published in April 2026. Please check with venues direct for the most up-to-date info and this can change over time. 

We love a trip to Scarborough. North Bay is traditionally known as the ‘quiet end’ of the town although I’m not sure why as there is plenty going on. 

You can easily spend a full day in this section alone or walk through the town (or catch an Open Top Bus) to South Bay where you’ll find amusements, bars, restaurants, a fairground, bowling, boat trips, fishing, shops and more.

How to Hire a Beach Hut at Blyth Beach

 This post was published in April 2026. Price changes and info can change over time so do always check with venue direct for the most up to date info. 

Hire a Beach Hut at Blyth Beach

FREE Giant Domino Run in Newcastle - Summer 2026

(ad) SAVE THE DATE for a FREE GIANT DOMINO RUN IN NEWCASTLE CITY CENTRE

Sunday 9 August 2026. Building will take place from 2.30pm

The Grand Fall will take place at 4:30pm and will be a spectacle like no other seen in our city.

Get down early to secure your preferred viewing spot. There will be loads of other cool free stuff happening in the city that day as part of the NOVUM festival. More info to follow.

The Domino Run Tumble should last a mega 30 minutes

The World of Paw Patrol - Opens 3 May 2026

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The World of Paw Patrol opens on Sunday 3 May 2026 - Just in time for Bank Holiday Weekend

Sadly not in the North East, but it's located inside Chessington World of Adventures and entry is included as part of a wider day out here.

Z Hotels Review (London Leicester Square)

This post is based on a trip to London we booked and paid for ourselves. We stayed on a Tuesday night in April 2026 (booked Jan 2026).

A little bit more info about where we stayed in London.

When we stay in the city, we don't want a big fancy hotel as we barely spend any time there.

2:22 A Ghost Story (Newcastle Theatre Royal) Review

 AD - We were provided with press tickets to review this show at Newcastle Theatre Royal in April 2026

Need to know:

📆 13 - 18 April
🫶 Audio described and captioned performance with touch tour available
⌚ 2 hrs including interval
⚡Triggers: Strobes, flashing lights, auditorium blackouts, strong language, smoke, pyrotechnics and sudden loud noises.
🎫Tickets available from £27. Tickets for 18-30 year olds available for £10.
✅Recommended for ages 12+ 🎟️Book: https://www.theatreroyal.co.uk/whats-on/222-a-ghost-story-2/

5 Places to Stop Off When Driving to Scarborough with Kids

(*or anywhere in North Yorkshire)

A few people have asked about this in our FB group this week so I thought I’d put together a post sharing my favourite spots.