Red Lea Hotel

It’s that time of year again – the Tour de Yorkshire is set to return to Scarborough.

This year’s cycle race will be held over four days, commencing Thursday 3rd May and concluding on Sunday 6th May 2018.

Stage Three, which takes place on Saturday 5th May, is the one that will visit Scarborough twice and includes the exciting sprint finish.

The route follows a gruelling 181 km starting in Richmond and ending in Scarborough’s North bay.

Following sprints in the Yorkshire Dales and trips through the market towns of Northallerton and Thirsk, the cyclists will head into the North York Moors National Park including the steep and curvaceous Cote de Sutton Bank.

It will then head down to Helmsley before pedalling to Pickering for another sprint. The cyclists will follow the A170 and eventually tackle another climb at Cote de Silpho, after which the peloton will breeze through Scarborough for its first visit before heading to Filey, then will head back inland to Scarborough to the finish line.

 Find the expected race times here.

The race is great for Yorkshire and Scarborough as it brings our lovely region to TV screens across the UK, Europe and beyond.

In the run up to the centenary of the end of World War One, Scarborough is stepping into the fray with two fascinating exhibitions at its celebrated Art Gallery.

Scarborough Art Gallery, found in The Crescent (Scarborough’s answer to the architecture of Bath!), has just launched its summer exhibitions at it beautiful location, just a short walk from the Red Lea.

The new display celebrates the final year of war poet Wilfred Owen’s life (1917 to 1918), some of which was spent here in Scarborough.

The exhibition will explore his experiences, the people he met and the places he visited, and gauge how much all this shaped his poetical works.

And in tandem with this homage to Wilfred Owen, novelist and journalist Winifred Holtby, who penned South Riding, also features in an exhibition at the same venue.

 Winifred’s short life (she died aged just 37) is explored in this display that is curated by photojournalist Lee Karen Stow.

 Both exhibitions are available to view from 7th April to 2nd September 2018 inclusive.

Find out more here.

As traditional as fish, chips and ice cream, the Scarborough Spa Orchestra is a must-see event here in our seaside town!

Commencing 4th June through to 13th September, this will be the 106th season for the musicians. Visit the Spa website here.

Gala Nights now taking place on Wednesday evenings.

The hugely popular Teddy Bears' Picnics which introduce music to young children will now take place throughout the season on Tuesday afternoons at 1.30pm.

Never sampled the Orchestra before? Why not visit us on a Sunday morning when you can pay what you like to hear this legendary orchestra perform in the scenic suncourt.

Morning Concerts: 11am - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Evening Concerts: 7.45pm - Monday, Wednesday (Gala Night)

Teddy Bears' Picnics: 1.30pm - Tuesday Afternoons

Afternoon Concerts: 2.30pm - Sunday

Scarborough's Open Air Theatre, close to Peasholm Park, North Bay, is steadily announcing their fantastic live acts for Summer 2018.

And what a line up!

This superb venue, which was opened by Her Majesty the Queen a few years ago, is attracting some of the most varied and top-name guests around.

So far, the following have been announced, with more to follow ...

Lionel Richie (Tuesday 19th June) * The Script (Thursday 21st June) * Gary Barlow (Friday 22nd June) * Nile Rodgers and CHIC (Sunday 24th June) * Steps (Friday 29th June)

Alfie Boe (Saturday 30th June) * Emeli Sande (Thursday 5th July) * Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds (Friday 6th July) * Pete Tong Ibiza Classics Tour (Friday 20th July) *

Il Divo (Saturday 21st July) * Bastille (Saturday 28th July) * Texas (Saturday 11th August) * Britney Spears (Friday 17th August) - James - Saturday 18th August ...

... and more to be announced.

Book tickets here and book your accommodation with us as many of these will be a sell out!

And remember, you can catch an open top bus from near the Spa, South Bay, which travels along the spectacular Marine Drive to the Open Air Theatre - a fantastic way to enjoy a great night out!

Scarborough's iconic Stephen Joseph Theatre has announced it's new season of plays and film.

This beautiful Art Deco building, which once housed the Odeon Cinema, is just opposite Scarborough Railway Station, so it's quite close to the Red Lea Hotel.

Currently having a bit of a refurb, the theatre's box office is in a temporary location in Northway, just a few metres from the main entrance.

The new season of productions includes Napoleon Disrobed; Winter Solstice and The Scary Bikers, to name a few.

Why not take a look at their programme and book your seat!