Resort’s indoor market open again following £2.8m renovations

AN INDOOR market in a coastal resort in Yorkshire will be unveiled to the public next Friday after a £2.8m revamp.

A new chapter opens for Grade II listed Scarborough Market Hall and Vaults, which has been given a fresh, new look.

Thanks to a grant from the Coastal Communities Fund, new units have been installed on the Market Hall floor and a mezzanine floor above has created space for new shops, offices and a food court with views of Scarborough Castle.

Scarborough Borough Council is working with local partners to develop a musical and cultural programme with events running throughout the year.

The council’s regeneration manager, David Kelly, said: “We are absolutely delighted that the ambitious programme of transformation we set out to achieve has been realised. It has resulted in an impressive retail destination with high specification units for businesses, a lovely environment for customers and a diverse, welcoming space to bring the whole community together.

“It also marks the start of the regeneration of that part of the town centre, which we hope to see continue and play an active part in throughout the coming years.

“I’d like to thank the existing businesses for their patience and cooperation throughout the refurbishment and extend a warm welcome to the new businesses joining us at the start of this exciting new chapter.”

The project’s design was by Group Ginger architects and the build by ESH Construction, both of Leeds.

The venue will open Monday to Saturday from 8am until 5pm, including Bank Holidays.