Top 10 British beaches: Scarborough South Bay

From sand castles to sand-wiches, piers to promenades, swimming to surfing, we have picked a selection of beaches rated by the Quality Coast Awards that are just right for you.

Best for: Paddling
The clean shallow water is perfect for children wanting to paddle and its impressive golden sands are ideal for building sandcastles.

For families
There are all the usual amenities of a traditional seaside resort to keep the kids amused - donkey rides, amusement arcades and a modern leisure centre among them.

Bored of the beach?
Enjoy an entertaining tour of Scarborough in an open-top bus or take the handy cliff lift which whisks you to the town centre in minutes. Scarborough Castle which lies majestically at the clifftop gives stunning views of the beautiful bay

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