We went to Scarborough to see the Naval Warfare in Peasholm Park that neither of us has seen since we were children. These date back to about 1927 and the boats have been repaired and replaced many times over the years but the event is still worth going to see and enjoyed by children and adults alike. The battles are not on every day as after the battles they have to be repaired because of damage from direct hits etc.

It is amazing how the ducks, geese and swans just take all the noise of the crowds and the loud bangs in their stride. There are loads of birds on and around the water and they just get out of the way of the battles and float around the outside unperturbed.

If you are able to go then make sure you get there about 2 pm even though the event doesn't start until 3pm. This is because there is a chap playing the organ for an hour and telling you about the battles. The music was great and lots of people sang along which made for a party atmosphere. Selection of food at the cafe as well as ice cream etc. It isn't on every day as sometimes the boats get damaged and need to be repaired.

View from above the harbour looking south we set off from the railway station and descended slowly towards the seafront.

Skate park along the promenade about half way to Peasholm Park-it has two big stunt arenas and was full of people on bikes, skateboards and roller blades. It was a special event the day we were there and the Lord and Lady Mayoress were there offering support. It was hard to believe that young and old could be there all together doing stunts and having a really great time. Some of the things they do are just beyond belief. We will definitely be going to have a look at this again for sure.

This is the man from Rotherham playing the organ in the middle of the lake. He rowed himself there and he was great with the audience from the word go. He had everyone cheering the goodies and booing the baddies and singing along before the battles started. He played music from the films and it sounded wonderful in the open air

The ducks, geese and swans looking to be fed before the battles commenced

Notice the geese on the side of the lake taking no notice of the bangs and cheers and boos

The R.A.F to the rescue

Escort vessels and  HMS Asturias

Protecting Asturias from the enemy

R.A.F again flying in to help

Taking a bow

What a surprise they weren't remote controlled, each one had  man inside operating them and firing missiles at the other boats. It can't have been easy as there were two battles and they are either sitting in a strange position or lying down.

The escort boats and the men in them-they must have worked the hardest apart from the enemy ship that had to fight all of them off with the help of a submarine.

It is well worth going to see and there are some amazing walks in the park as well as a nature trail so if you can get there it is worth going. The battles are only in the summer months .

Hope you enjoyed our day out.