Free night-time illumination of the pagoda and waterfall on Peasholm Island, viewed from the paths of Peasholm Park.
Peasholm Island Illumination opens at Peasholm Park on 12 November, and it runs through to 20 December. It's a night-time light trail in the park over in the North Bay, and the whole thing centres on the features of Peasholm Island — the pagoda and the waterfall, both lit up and viewed from across the water as you walk around the park's pathways at your own pace.
If you've spent time in the park, you'll know the island is usually the focal point, but it's worth keeping in mind that the island itself stays closed to the public during the illumination. That's the main difference from the ticketed walk across the island that runs at other times: here, you're taking it in from the paths around the edge rather than stepping onto it. It's a different way of seeing the same landmarks, and because you're moving around the water, you can pick your own spots to stop and look.
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It's presented as a shorter addition to a Scarborough stay rather than an activity to occupy an entire evening, so it's easy to fit in around other plans. One practical thing to keep in mind: the organisers have noted that the toilet facilities aren't open in the evenings, so it's worth sorting yourself out before you head in. It's free to view the illuminated features from the public park paths, and it runs every night from 12 November to 20 December.
