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FACTS & FIGURES

Scarborough is much more than a leading coastal destination.

It has a growing University Campus, Stephen Joseph Theatre, one of the UK’s leading producing theatres;  outstanding museum and art galleries such as The Rotunda.

It has nationally significant music venues including the  8,000 capacity Open Air Theatre and world class heritage attractions such as Scarborough Castle and South Cliff Gardens  all within a few minutes’ walk of its high street, it’s easy to understand why Scarborough is the one of the UK’s leading visitor destinations.

We have assembled some key facts and figures below to provide an overview of the town. Alternatively , download the attached two-page summary and background sources of data.

POPULATION

  Total = 61,749

25-34 year olds  3%   below UK average

35-49- year olds  3% below UK average

50-64 year olds  4% above UK average

65-74 year olds  5% above UK average

SCARBOROUGH’s High street

Westborough – Newborough had an average of

475,000 visits per month

during 2024

Arts, Culture, Heritage & Sport

In 2024-25 there were

422,000 paid admissions and

440,000 non-paying attendees

to festivals, exhibitions and events.

SHORT STAYS

Scarborough is one of the top short stay locations in the UK.

In Q3 (June-August 2024) there were

706,000 guest nights:

higher than Blackpool, York, Leeds & Manchester.

DOWNLOAD our two-page summary and background sources of data.

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