Scarborough Market Hall and Vaults — Attraction in Great Britain

Having arrived in Scarborough at the rail station and walked down a main shopping street towards the sea, we were disappointed with many closed and vacant shop units, small cafes and charity shops, similar to many northern towns (get at it levelling up man Gove!). However near the end of the street just off the main drag we saw The Market Hall, quite an old building easily 100 years plus, which had been refurbished 6 years ago. Inside was a delight with a butcher, a fishmonger and fruit and vegetable stalls. There were also two cafes with savoury dishes and cakes at reasonable prices. Upstairs a new balcony has been constructed around 3 sides housing nice craft shops and another cafe, together with a lift to the ground level. Beneath the hall are the vaults, a former bonded warehouse with all manner of quirky stalls selling crafty items and second hand goods. Well...

What a wonderful place to visit. The market was very appealing with a wide variety of fruit and veg, I could not resist the smell of the peaches which also tasted delicious. There was a bakery with lovely produce including pastries, bread and cake. We bought sausage rolls and topped foccacias, all were delicious. There was also a butchers and a cafe to eat in, though I did not so can't comment on this. The next morning we walked past the market again and discover the vault underneath. The previous day, we had gone into an entrance around the other side of the building, so had not even noticed the vault existed! The vault was full of little independent shops/stalls. They all looked bright, colourful and interesting, but sadly we were there a little early for any of them to be open yet. The market was open though, so we bought almond cake which...

This is one of our favourite places to visit in the UK. Fantastic selection of stalls and you could easily have a full day out just in here. The vaults section is especially fantastic with arts and crafts to die for. We always head for the little Cafe in the vaults . Its called Bakers and Brew and everything is home made . We had brie and bacon baguettes which were delicious and the bread was lovely and crusty, just how we like it. Very lovely owners who look after everybody like friends.The tea was nice and strong and we cannot fault this little gem of a cafe . Their prices are very,very reasonable especially this day and age with everything rising in cost. Very affordable and great value for money. Visit it when you are in Sunny Scarborough. You wont be...