Scarborough International School


	North Yorkshire – a land of diversity... For more than 2000 years, Yorkshire has dared to be different. Once a kingdom in its own right, England's biggest county has never lost that sense of being special. A "grandeur you don't get anywhere else", the power of its history and pride of its people all make North Yorkshire a fascinating county to visit. No matter what your interest or time to spare, North Yorkshire offers a huge range of activities and attractions, with an area of more than 800,000 hectares to explore. The county stretches across Northern England from its spectacular coastline in the East, across Moors and fertile valleys to the Dales in the West offering traditional market towns, beautiful countryside and historic sites. Around Scarborough The premiere East Coast English seaside resort has a fascinating history, beautiful scenery and a wide range of activities to offer visitors. Some ideas include… • Walks in beautiful and varied countryside • Beaches – dramatic views over the wide and sandy North Bay, donkey rides and some fine seafront walks • Activities – wide sandy beaches, swimming pools and water parks, fishing, boating, ten pin bowling, mini-golf, leisure and sports centres, parks, golfing, shire horses, llama trekking, miniature railway, a honey farm, ghost tours and more! • The world-famous Stephen Joseph Theatre, home to leading award-winning English playwright and artistic director, Sir Alan Ayckbourn, whose work is translated and performed all over the world on stage and on television. Enjoy world premieres, lunchtime shows, films, music and a gallery in the centre of Scarborough, in a classic Thirties building • Scarborough Castle, spectacular coastal views from this ruined 12th century castle • Museums and art gallery • Sea Life Centre and Marine Sanctuary • Excellent shopping and markets • A wide range of restaurants and English pubs, disco's, clubs • Nature and wildlife reserves • The Heritage Railway, including the famous "Harry Potter" train from the movie, travelling by vintage steam train between Scarborough and the historic city of York Within easy reach… Within easy reach of Scarborough there’s an amazing range of attractions for you to explore and enjoy. Here are some of our favourites… Places to visit • Quaint, sleepy fishing villages, like Filey and Robin Hood’s Bay on the beautiful and dramatic North Yorkshire Coast, spanning more than 45 miles, with stunning cliffs • Whitby – the historic port on the River Esk, with the ancient abbey which inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula, connections with the explorer Captain Cook, an excellent Victorian museum, seafood restaurants and heritage walks • York – the famous historic city with medieval thoroughfares, the largest medieval gothic cathedral north of the Alps, excellent shopping, boat tours, attractions including the Yorkshire Museum (2000 years of Yorkshire heritage), the National Railway Museum, Yorkshire Air Museum, dungeons and art galleries, Europe’s finest medieval guild hall and the Jorvik Viking Centre, bringing 10th century York to life - the trading hub of the Viking world • Captain Cook Country route – named after Britain’s greatest seafarer and explorer and a land of contrasts, this exciting marked route stretches from Whitby, along miles of unspoiled heritage coastline to maritime Hartlepool and Cook’s birthplace in Middlesborough, with plenty of heritage attractions; outdoor activities - and of course, eating out • Herriott Country – named after one of the world’s best loved writers, James Herriott –who lived and worked in the cobbled market town of Thirsk in the 1940s, inspiring his tales of country veterinary life and the television series "All Creatures Great and Small." Attractions in the area include the actual home and surgery featured in the stories where Herriott lived and worked, falconry centres, stately homes and museums, a working water mill and farm visitor centres • Fountains Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey, Terrace and Temples – a World Heritage site, plus the dramatic and extensive remains of the largest monastic establishment in Britain, with superb views and classical temples Things to do • Market days – colourful, weekly street markets in nearby villages such as Malton, Thornton le Dale, Helmsley and Pickering • North York Moors National Park, the East Coast and the Wolds – beautiful and tranquil, rich in wildlife, dramatic views, fossils, unusual rock formations and wildflowers, including the coastal Cleveland Way – ideal for walking, cycling and climbing. The county's greatest asset is its wonderful scenery – enjoy it on foot, by car or steam railway. For the more adventurous, there is the demanding terrain of remote uplands, spectacular limestone and gritstone crags and the secrets of the limestone potholes. Both the Dales and the Moors have been brought into people's living rooms across the world by the success of television series, such as the stories of James Herriot and the Heartbeat adventures • The Deep – the world’s only submarium, with the story of the world’s oceans on a dramatic journey back in time and into the future, including the world’s deepest viewing tunnel, sharkfeeding shows and diver presentations • Flamingoland – 375 acre theme park and zoo, with rides, shows and a zoo with over 1,000 animals, attractions and activities for everyone • Beamish, North of England Open Air Museum – find out all about life in Northern England in 1825 and 1913 at this multi-award-winning Living Museum of the Year 2002, including a town, a home farm, a colliery village, a manor house, a steam locomotive, a Victorian fairground and transportation • Dalby Forest – The Great Yorkshire Forest with over 8000 acres of woodland, wildlife and scenery to explore and enjoy. The Forest includes play areas for children, barbeques and waymarked trails for people of all abilities Historic houses • Castle Howard – the grandest house in the North of England, a spectacular 18th century palace, known worldwide as the location for the television series Brideshead Revisited. Surrounded by 1,000 acres of parkland with lakes, fountains, woodland gardens, rose gardens and a temple • Raby Castle – the splendid, romantic medieval castle built for the Nevill dynasty – once the most powerful warrior family in the North of England. The history of this fortress spans almost 1,000 years - a stronghold of soaring towers, turrets and impregnable walls and a symbol of their wealth, power and ambition. Features include sumptuous interiors, important artworks a 200 acre deer park, walled ornamental gardens and 18th century stables (now housing a horse-drawn coach and carriage museum). A nearby woodland walk takes you to High Force, England’s highest unbroken waterfall, thunders 70 feet (21 metres) over massive rocks • Burton Agnes Hall – Elizabethan house, Norman manor house and award-winning gardens • Sledmere House – the premier stately home for the Yorkshire Wolds and one of the most picturesque and tranquil places to visit. Exquisitely decorated inside with a fine collection of antique furniture, beautiful pottery, fine paintings, Roman Catholic chapel and a library with rare books. The House stands in acres parkland, including an 18th Century with beautiful gardens, a pond with fish and fountains and lovely views Some useful websites http://www.yorkshirecoast.co.uk Yorkshire Coast On Line, the complete guide to tourism, vacations and business on the Yorkshire Coast, featuring Scarborough, Whitby, Bridlington and Filey http://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com Where to stay, places to visit and everything you need to know about Scarborough. Crescent Hotel - www.crescent-hotel.co.uk Palm Court Hotel - www.palmcourt.scarborough.co.uk Windmill Hotel - www.windmill-hotel.co.uk http://www.yorkshirevisitor.com/ The main site for visitors to Yorkshire, including where to go, what to do and where to stay. http://www.YorkshireHeritage.com A brand new site dedicated to historic houses, castles, gardens, abbeys, minsters & cathedrals in Yorkshire. http://www.WalkYorkshire.com A site dedicated to walking in the region, including everything you need to know when planning a walk in Yorkshire. http://www.scarboroughtoday.co.uk General and up to date information about Scarborough and what’s happening. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/ The official site for one of England’s major heritage tourism organisations. For more information just contact us at: Scarborough International School of English Cheswold Hall, 37 Stepney Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5BN, UK Telephone +44(0)1723 362879 Fax +44(0)1723 366458 Skype:scarboroughenglish E-Mail info@english-language.uk.com