Scarborough Sunset Markets combines food stalls and shopping by the coast. The winter edition runs on Saturdays, 3pm to 8pm, until 24 October 2026. The organiser now announces summer Thursday evenings from 5 November 2026 to 29 April 2027. Check summer visitor hours, holiday exceptions and weather notices separately before travelling.
| Visit detail | Current winter 2026 information |
|---|---|
| Dates | Saturdays, 13 June–24 October 2026 |
| Time | 3–8pm |
| Place | Scarborough Square and Clocktower; 152 The Esplanade |
| Weather | May be cancelled if the site is unsafe; check organiser updates |
| Access | ACROD spaces and nearby accessible toilets; no direct wheelchair route onto beach |
Summer 2026-27: the organiser's summer announcement lists Thursday evenings from 5 November 2026 to 29 April 2027. Summer visitor hours and holiday exceptions should be confirmed on the current event listing.
Dinner by the coast
The market's winter notice and FAQ confirm Saturdays from 3pm to 8pm. The stalls change week to week: follow the current vendor list for a particular dish and ask the stall about ingredients, allergies and payment. The event is in Scarborough Square and around the Clocktower, with part of its wider setting near the beach. It is a meal and browse, not a guaranteed place to swim safely after dark.
The FAQ says markets generally continue in rain unless management finds the site unsafe. The organiser posts weather changes to its own channels; check on the day if conditions look poor. Dogs on leads are welcome in the market but not on the beach. The FAQ identifies nearby accessible toilets and ACROD parking, while explicitly noting no direct wheelchair access to the beach itself. Choose the paved market area if sand is a barrier.
Getting there and home
The organiser's directions give 152 The Esplanade, Scarborough and recommend buses via Stirling or Glendalough station, with Scarborough Beach Bus Station nearby. Check Transperth for the actual service and last departure on your date. Parking locations and fees can change; follow current local signs. Late afternoon can be busy, so allow extra time between arrival and ordering food.
The linked food markets guide compares this evening event with morning produce markets. The licensed photograph shows Scarborough's beachfront in 2023, not the market or a promise of the evening's weather.
