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Holidaymakers lap up the sunshine on South Bay beach, Scarborough. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian
Holidaymakers lap up the sunshine on South Bay beach, Scarborough. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian
Sat 17 Jul 2021 02.00 EDT
The log cabins are gleaming, the tipis look tip-top and the champagne is on ice. Pinewood Park will host its first wedding in 22 months on Saturday as 120 guests descend on the popular glamping site near Scarborough, Yorkshire.
Why you should ignore the West Country and opt for a beach break in the underrated North this summer
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As I stood ankle-deep in heather on the North York Moors, looking out over the glistening sea on my wedding day, a friend from London said: I honestly had no idea the north was this beautiful .
Her statement surprised me because, having grown up in Scarborough, I had no idea it could be anything but.
It has always seemed strange to me that resorts like Scarborough are often overlooked, overshadowed by effortlessly cool Brighton or kitsch Margate. Because actually, it has everything you could ever want from a coastal holiday. Two long sandy beaches, the beauty of the Cleveland Way and North York Moors minutes away and a fascinating 3,000 year history.Â