> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Moonlight, a Steam Giant, and a Bombshell Discovery in Scarborough - URL: https://scarboroughinsider.co.uk/scarborough-events-live-music-local-news-the-scarborough-rundown-august-10-2025/ - Published: 2025-08-10T05:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-10T00:33:58.000Z - Description: 🌟 The Scarborough Rundown - Events, Activities, Live Music & Good News! 😊 - Author: Sue - Tags: #beehiiv, Newsletters **Hey Scarborough! Here’s What’s Happening This Week!** Some weeks are just made for the headlines, and this is one of them. A [WWII bomb was discovered in Staxton ](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/unexploded-world-war-two-bomb-found-in-staxton-near-scarborough-5261988?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk)and dealt with in a dramatic controlled explosion, while [York’s Grand Hotel](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/LLTIDxQ5?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) is offering a tempting **15% off** to help you unwind from all the excitement. On the rails, the record-breaking [Tornado steam locomotive](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/legendary-train-to-blow-into-north-york-moors-railway/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) is set to run heritage trips on the North York Moors Railway for a month, giving train lovers the ride of a lifetime. And in October, Peasholm Park will be transformed for the biggest-ever [Moonlight on the Lake](https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2025/tickets-biggest-ever-moonlight-lake-go-sale?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk), with glowing lanterns, stunning light displays, and a giant Spitfire installation. Add in the Whitby Folk Festival’s 60th anniversary, and plenty of live music, and you’ve got a week that’s part history, part spectacle, and all worth seeing. 👉 **Follow us on** [**Facebook**](https://www.facebook.com/scarboroughinsideruk) **or** [**Instagram**](https://www.instagram.com/scarboroughinsideruk?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) **for more updates!** --- | 🌞[Antalya: Turkish Riviera Beckons! 🏖️](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/d8xbpamn?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) ✈️ Fly Direct to Antalya from Leeds Bradford🛫 Glide Through with the Upgraded Airport🚗 Quick and Easy Drive from Beverley🏖️ Luxe Resorts, Ancient Ruins & Turquoise Coastlines [Check Top-Rated Antalya hotels!](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/d8xbpamn?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) | ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/07/f207146b-9285-4e58-86db-8cc479fe2978/content/images/2026/09/antalya-jpg-t-1751130273.jpg) | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- ## 📍 Scarborough in Brief - Community Updates 📰 🚂 **Legendary Tornado steam train heads to North York Moors Railway** The record-breaking Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific No. 60163 Tornado will haul heritage services and special trips between August 15 and September 12 as part of Railway 200 celebrations. [More](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/legendary-train-to-blow-into-north-york-moors-railway/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🌙 **Tickets on sale for biggest-ever Moonlight on the Lake** Peasholm Park will sparkle October 24-25 with lanterns, illuminations, and a giant Spitfire installation in this record-breaking autumn attraction. [See details](https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2025/tickets-biggest-ever-moonlight-lake-go-sale?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🏨 **Relax and recharge for the weekend with a 15% off deal in York** The Grand has a spa, pool, & comfy rooms, making it an excellent spot for a quiet weekend - more for your coffee and cake budget in the city centre! [Book here](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/LLTIDxQ5?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 💣 **WWII bomb safely removed from Staxton** A suspected wartime device discovered in an outbuilding was carried out under police cordon and destroyed in a controlled explosion. [See details](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/unexploded-world-war-two-bomb-found-in-staxton-near-scarborough-5261988?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🏗 **New flats proposed for Scarborough site after earlier refusal** A revised plan for five two-bedroom flats on Burniston Road aims to address previous concerns over the site’s character and appearance. [Full story](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/plan-for-new-property-in-scarborough-on-previously-rejected-site/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🎫 **Searching for inspiration for the holidays?** The York City Pass might be just what you need. You get access to loads of kid-friendly places like York's Chocolate Story, DIG, the Railway Museum, & the Viking Centre.[More](https://viator.tpk.lv/uf4dp5uE?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) --- | 🌞[Benalmádena: Costa del Sol Sunshine from Leeds Bradford! 🏖️](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/vtdw30i9?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) ✈️ Fly Non-Stop to Malaga from Leeds Bradford🛫 Breeze Through with the Upgraded Terminal🚗 Just Over an Hour from Beverley🏖️ Sandy Beaches, Seafront Dining & Family Fun [Check out top-ranked Benalmádena stays!](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/vtdw30i9?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) | ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f2/07/f207146b-9285-4e58-86db-8cc479fe2978/content/images/2026/09/benalmadena-t-1751130280.jpg) | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- 🍻 **West Riding Pub welcomes you under new management.** Scarborough’s West Riding Pub is now open daily from 10 am with sports, games, great drinks, and a family-friendly atmosphere. [More](https://www.facebook.com/groups/946994208663060/permalink/24967738102828668/?rdid=OsUIbfgFthAz2dVV#) 🎶 **Whitby Folk Festival marks 60 years of music and memories** Whitby Folk Week returns August 16-22 with more than 600 events, from ceilidhs to storytelling, celebrating six decades of folk tradition. [Full story](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/whitby-folk-festival-celebrates-60th-anniversary-a-look-back-down-the-past-six-decades-5261559?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 🏍 **Scarborough revs up for Goldwing Light Parade preview** On September 5, the streets outside Ask Italian will glow with illuminated bikes, music, and camaraderie ahead of the main Saturday parade, raising funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. [More](https://www.facebook.com/ScarboroughGoldwingLightParade/posts/pfbid02cu9vYjNktcawGA2uSunmjLTFYDb48R17zSUjLKnw2qSW4KXmtkw4YUegmqxdfDJul?rdid=slegVaj927bHqcmI#) 🏨 **Rivelyn Hotel unveils stunning new look** Guests are praising the [hotel’s major upgrades, ](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/tAL1RsAj?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk)with plans to show off the results over the August bank holiday weekend. [Full story](https://www.facebook.com/rivelynhotel/posts/pfbid0jMXaGhWLmrz8aM297azxwDBZwcCPsXh9QptyHe3mQgxinCBdTTdqCJxiQ2YvNbivl?rdid=Xdsau6cQjzr8QsXB#) 🏫 **Scarborough clifftop school seeks urgent roof repairs** St Martin’s Church of England School has applied for a new weatherproof roof to combat years of wind and rain damage. [See details](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c707n57pprwo?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 💼 **North Yorkshire joins £10m Trailblazer jobs programme** Over £4.3m will be invested locally to help people out of work due to ill health access support, training, and job opportunities. [See details](https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-news/north-yorkshire-chosen-for-trailblazer-programme/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) #### Readers' Choice: Most Visited Links from the Last Issue 1. 🐶[ Dog survives 150ft fall at Robin Hood's Bay](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/grateful-to-end-call-out-with-happy-outcome-dog-survives-cliff-fall-at-robin-hoods-bay-5258904??ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 2. [🏊 Push to bring back Scarborough’s tidal swimming pool gains traction](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgerjzjyx1qo??ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 3. 🍻[ Brew+Bao announces Scarborough launch party](https://www.facebook.com/brew.plus.sb/posts/pfbid0L8CeJgRTxTzPVasNG6EfaehXJL5dqLn3DPdisJSX6BW2MoNtGfEvo2jcDJnqqEkJl?rdid=Avz0Qip0EHCNi7iE#) --- ## 🎟️ Events, Activities & Live Music 🎾 We keep it short here - head to our [EVENTS PAGE](https://exploringyorkshire.co.uk/whats-on-scarborough-events-live-music-things-to-do/?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) for full descriptions and links. --- ## Got a local event to share? - Use the link below to submit it. - Enter your email address and use the code we send you to log in. - Only the sections marked with a star MUST be filled in; the rest are optional. - For a free listing, check the box at the bottom of the promotions page. - Please submit 7 days before the event date. 📅 [Submit an Event](https://hub.cityspark.com/Event/Submission/ExploringYorkshire?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) --- ### Mon, 11th Aug 08:00 🧘‍♀️ Morning Meditations: Rise and Shine - South Bay, Scarborough 13:00 📚 Poetry Appreciation Reading Group - Scarborough Library 14:00 🧘‍♀️ Shuttleworth Yoga - Esplanade, Scarborough 14:00 ☯️ Tai Chi Classes - Filey Evron Centre, Filey 15:00 ⚓ Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough 18:00 🥁 Fitness: LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 18:00 🧘‍♀️ Beach Yoga and Swim - Hunmanby Gap Beach, Hunmanby 19:00 💃 Fitness: LoveFit Doozy - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 19:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Ramshill, Scarborough 19:30 🧘‍♀️ Relaxation Session - First Scarborough Scouts 19:30 😂 Comedy Play: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough 20:00 🎶 Live Music: Folk Club - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough ### Tue, 12th Aug 09:00 💼 Business Advice Drop-in Session - YCEC, Scarborough 10:30 🦴 Yorkshire Coast Family Fossil Hunt - Cayton Bay, Scarborough 12:00 🎪 Summer Family Entertainment - Peasholm Park, Scarborough 14:00 🤠 Beginners' Line Dancing - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 14:00 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery 15:00 🍰 Over 65's Afternoon Tea Buffet - Filey Fields Court 18:00 🏑 Beach Hockey - Scarborough South Beach 18:00 🧠 Quiz Night (Ages 14-17) - The Meeting Point, Scarborough 18:00 🎉 Bingo & Karaoke Night - The Turks Head, Scarborough 18:30 🥋 Wing Chun Kung Fu - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 19:00 🎤 Tuesday Open Mic & Pool Night - Indigo Alley, Scarborough 19:30 🧠 Quiz Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough 19:30 😂 Comedy Play: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough ### Wed, 13th Aug 12:00 🎪 Summer Family Entertainment - Peasholm Park, Scarborough 14:30 🎹 Howard Beaumont's Music Afternoon - Sun Court Enclosure, Scarborough Spa 15:00 🎶 Acoustic Sesh: John Drakes - Mojos Music Cafe, Scarborough 18:00 🎸 The Smashing Pumpkins + White Lies - [Scarborough Open Air Theatre](https://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/o4vDnE?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 19:00 🎩 The Magic Mike Summer Show - [Scarborough Spa Theatre](https://ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net/kOvER3?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk) 19:00 🧠 Wednesday Quiz Night - The Ramshill, Scarborough 19:30 💃 Salsa Dance Classes - St James' Community Arts Centre, Scarborough 19:30 😂 Comedy Play: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough 20:00 🎷 Live Music: Scarborough Jazz - The Spa Pub, Scarborough 20:30 🧠 Quiz Night with David - Craft Bar, Scarborough ### Thu, 14th Aug 10:00 👶 Milkshakes: Play, Story Time - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 10:30 🎹 Howard Beaumont's Coffee Dance - Ocean Room, Scarborough Spa 11:00 🎨 Children's Portrait Drawing - Scarborough Art Gallery 13:30 🎨 Children's Portrait Drawing - Scarborough Art Gallery 13:30 😂 Comedy Play: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough 15:00 ⚓ Naval Warfare Show - Peasholm Park, Scarborough 15:00 🎭 The Great British Seaside Summer Show - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough 18:00 🧘‍♀️ Fitness LoveFit Lite - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 18:30 🎨 Weekly Art Session - Robin Hood's Bay Studio & Gallery 19:00 🎱 CPFA Free Pool Thursdays - Station Road, Cayton 19:00 🎸 The Rammy Rock Night - The Rammy, Scarborough 19:00 🥁 Fitness: LoveFit Pound! - Alexandra Community Centre, Scarborough 19:00 🎭 The Great British Seaside Summer Show - YMCA Theatre, Scarborough 19:30 😂 Comedy Play: Noises Off - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough 20:00 🎶 Live Music: Alastair James - [The Crescent Lounge](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/gbmsnQEX?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk), Scarborough 20:30 🎤 Open Mic Night - The Merchant Irish Bar, Scarborough 20:30 🧠 Quiz Night - [Highlander Hotel](https://tripadvisor.tpk.lv/MTEk9daE?ref=scarboroughinsider.co.uk), Scarborough ### Future Events 🎉 Want to see what’s coming up? 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