Retirement properties in Scarborough

Scarborough’s town centre is well-equipped with everything you need to thrive in retirement, from essentials like groceries and clothes to independent cafés and traditional pubs.

• Groceries - Take your pick of Morrisons, Sainsbury’s or Tesco for the weekly shop. International food stores and corner shops can also add a bit of variety to your kitchen.
• Healthcare - Scarborough Hospital offers accident and emergency services, as well as other types of essential care when you need it.
• Shops - The town centre and waterfront have a variety of shops where you can stock up on clothes, gifts, and books, as well as more unique items from independent stores.

Scarborough offers all the activities you’d expect of a seaside town, including access to nearby water sports in the summer, community festivals, and deliciously fresh seafood year-round. Highlights include:

• Scarborough Castle, an 11th century building that boasts dramatic views over the Yorkshire coastline, as well as a fascinating collection of artefacts.
• A variety of fun things to do on days out with the grandkids, from the Sea Life centre (complete with penguins and seals!) to the Scarborough North Bay Railway, a miniature steam train that runs regularly.
• Annual festivals like Seafest and Scarborough Jazz Festival, which celebrates the town’s thriving folk music community.

Scarborough’s iconic beach might make you want to stop and enjoy the scenery, but it’s just the starting point – the North Yorkshire coast is renowned for its peaceful, charming appeal and numerous fishing villages. It’s the perfect place to explore on various walks and picnics.

• The North York Moors National Park is vast, and offers plenty of walking trails, scenic viewpoints, and hills that bloom purple with heather in summer.
• Towns and villages like Robin Hood’s Bay (named one of the UK’s best seaside retreats), Runswick Bay, and Staithes. Many of these have fascinating folklore and an array of cafés and traditional pubs to visit—not to mention sandy beaches!
• Spot puffins and gannets at the world-famous Bempton Cliffs.

As a popular coastal hotspot, Scarborough enjoys good connections to nearby towns and cities, and public transport here is perfectly suited for those who prefer not to drive.

• By car - The A171 runs through Scarborough, connecting the town to Whitby, Guisborough, and Bridlington.
• By bus - Buses run frequently from Scarborough to neighboring villages and towns like Whitby, Filey, Malton, Bridlington, and Pickering.
• By rail - Scarborough’s railway station offers a direct service to York, as well as Hull and beyond.