Peasholm Park
An oriental-style lakeside park where, every summer, model warships stage a "naval battle" unique to Britain.
Peasholm Park opened in 1912 and is themed on Eastern and Japanese gardens. A small island in the lake has a pagoda and a waterfall, and visitors can row dragon-shaped pedal boats on the water. The most famous attraction is the Naval Warfare show, which has run since 1927. Staff sail model warships on the lake and "battle" each other with fireworks and cannon sounds. It is held on set days each week during the summer and is a nostalgic highlight of Scarborough. The park is free, and the naval battle show costs about £4.
Opening hours
Open all day (naval show on select summer dates)
Nearby sights
- Scarborough Open Air Theatre
- SEA LIFE Scarborough
- North Bay
- Rotunda Museum
- St Mary's Church & Anne Brontë's Grave
- Scarborough Spa
- South Bay & Harbour
- Scarborough Castle