The Scarborough Spa Express
West Coast Railways, Jesson Way off Crag Bank
View on Google MapsAbout The Scarborough Spa Express
Step aboard a heritage steam locomotive departing from Carnforth for a scenic railway journey through North Yorkshire's beautiful landscapes to the ancient city of York, with onboard refreshments available.
What's nearby
- Farrer's Bar & Restaurant next door
- Scarborough Spa's Cliff Lift 150m away
- Weston Hotel 300m away
- The spa cliff foot Bridge Scarborough 400m away
- Rotunda Museum: Museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What visitors say
We took 5 of our grandchildren to Scarborough for a few hours. We were walking a long when we spotted the spa restaurant. They had a good children's menu so in we went. A beautiful Victorian room gives a grand place to have a bite to eat or drink.. Food picked the children were asking what are we doing next. While we were discussing what's next the food arrived. It looked good on the plate. The children said it's the best chicken nuggets they've ever had.... and they've had a lot. Our food was perfect, hot and tasty. It was also a good price.
· via Google
Came here for Fortress Festival (the UK's premier black metal festival 🤘 🖤) and was super impressed with the layout, the sound quality, the price of drinks, and the chatty staff. Scarborough is filled with steampunk seaside charm, and the Scarborough Spa seems to embody the town's best qualities. Definitely worth a visit (even if you're not into black metal 🤭) The sunset view over the beach is unrivalled.
· via Google
Is a 2 star hotel not 4 like website... The pool is antique and rust is available.. The room is smelling..... One reality is VERY, VERY DIFFERENT FROM PICTURES.. I BOOKING FOR 2 NIGHTS AND LEFT AFTER FIRST NIGHT THEY EVEN DON'T ASK WHY I LEAVING EARLY... IF WAS EVRITHING OKK.. NOTHING... HIGHLY DON'T RECOMMEND TJE HOTEL... IS FILTHY AND POOR SERVICE.. DON'T DESERVE TO BE ON BOOKING.COM..
· via Google
Myself and my husband got married here in July 2025! Fully recommend for weddings! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We cannot thank Naomi, Alice, and the team at Scarborough Spa enough. From the moment we saw the venue, we knew it was perfect — the sea views are stunning, and the flexibility of the spaces and catering was incredible. The support and reassurance throughout the planning process were second to none, and our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more. We’ll cherish it forever! Mr and Mrs Palmer (Lucy &Dan)
· via Google
People say this venue is beautiful and grand, offering stunning sea views and a variety of events like concerts, festivals, and pantomimes. They also highlight the delicious and reasonably priced food and drinks, including coffee and hot chocolate. Visitors appreciate the friendly, helpful, and well-organized staff, as well as the clean facilities.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- West Coast Railways, Jesson Way off Crag Bank Get directions
- Category
- Railways & Transport
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (3,422 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Carnforth