Business news in Scarborough and Whitby
Welcome to the Scarborough and Whitby page of the Business North Yorkshire newsletter. Here you will find details of local networking groups, events in the area, and business news from around the constituency.
To feature your business news or events, contact us by email.
Networking events in your area
Yorkshire Coast Enterprise Network
Yorkshire Coast Enterprise Centre, Auborough Street, Scarborough, YO11 1HT
- every Tuesday, 9am to midday
No booking required.
My Business Network
South Cliff Golf Club, Scarborough
- 9, 23 October and 6 November, 7.30am to 9.30am
For full details and to book a place on the My Business Network event, please visit Eventbrite.
Business over Breakfast (BoB)
Scarborough Rugby Club, 595 Scalby Road, Scarborough, YO13 0NL
- 26 September, 7.30am to 9.30am
For more information, visit the Business over Breakfast (BoB) website.
Yorkshire Coast Enterprise network
William Street Business Centre, 7A Lower Clarke Street, Scarborough, YO12 7PP
- first Wednesday of the month, 8.30am to 10am
Yorkshire Coast Enterprise business money workshop
William Street Business Centre, 7A Lower Clarke Street, Scarborough, YO12 7PP
A friendly workshop to discuss all aspects of sole trader business finance from start-up costs, loans and grants to HMRC registration and record keeping
- first Wednesday of the month, 11.30am to 12pm
Yorkshire Coast Enterprise co-working day
William Street Business Centre, 7A Lower Clarke Street, Scarborough, YO12 7PP
- third Wednesday of the month, 8.30am to 3pm.
Yorkshire Coast Enterprise marketing drop in
William Street Business Centre, 7A Lower Clarke Street, Scarborough, YO12 7PP
- last Thursday of the month, 9am to midday.
No booking required.
Handelsbanken
Scarborough Rugby Club, 595 Scalby Road, Scarborough, YO13 0NL
- Tuesday 21 October 2025, 7.45am to 9.30am.
For more information, email scarborough@handelsbanken.co.uk.
News and events in your area
Discover Scarborough Market Hall and Vaults
Scarborough Market Hall and Vaults is a vibrant hub for independent businesses, offering a mix of retail, food, and artisan stalls in a stunning heritage setting.
Vacant units are available now, ideal for start-ups or growing businesses looking for flexible terms and a central location with great footfall.
Carey Bilton, Senior Business Advisor, is liaising currently with tenants to promote the support available through the Steps into Digital programme – helping traders boost their online presence and digital skills.
Come explore, trade, and be part of Scarborough’s thriving market community.
Visit the Scarborough Market Hall website here.
Scarborough STEM Week
Scarborough STEM Week, which runs from 7 to 9 October, will be hosted at the Spa with around 40 local, regional, and national employers as well as training and education organisation. This exciting three-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths brings together schools, families, businesses, and curious minds of all ages, and there’s still time to get involved! If you're part of an organisation working in STEM and would like to inspire the next generation, there are limited last-minute exhibitor spaces available.
The sixteenth anniversary event will attract more than 3,500 young people aged from seven to nineteen, from schools across the coast and beyond.
Visit the Scarborough STEM Week website here.
A prestigious dinner on Wednesday 8 October is open to any type of business. The dinner this year is sponsored by Made Smarter. For tickets, contact events@nybep.org.uk using the subject header STEM Week 2025.
Export Roadshow
Thursday 16 October from 9.30am to 12.15pm at Scarborough Rugby Club
Are you a business in York and North Yorkshire wanting to start exporting or find ways to grow your exports? The Export Support Roadshow can help you do that.
Delivered in partnership with the Department for Business and Trade and the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, this free roadshow will introduce you to export experts who will share practical guidance.
Businesses attending will receive practical advice from experts as well as local business owners who have already started their export journey with positive results.
Register for the Export Roadshow here.
Mental Health in the Workplace workshops
Wednesday 22 October from 9.00am to 11.30am at Coventry University
Wednesday 19 November from 9.00am to 11.30am at Smailes Goldie Eastfield
Are you interested in your own mental health and supporting colleagues with theirs, to ensure a healthy workforce?
- this workshop is an investment in you and your business resulting in
- understanding mental health issues and learning coping strategies
- learn about your personality profile and how that impacts your behaviour
Giving you confidence to have difficult conversations that are avoided
Only eight places per session so please book early.
The investment is £40 per person, which supports the great work SPARKS carries out in our local community.
To book please email: Nichola@sparksproject.co.uk
Whitby Lit Fest
The inaugural Whitby Lit Fest will take place from 6 to 9 November 2025, transforming the historic seaside town into a vibrant hub of storytelling, creativity, and literary celebration. With over 50 authors, playwrights, poets, and performers, the festival offers a rich programme of talks, workshops, readings, live music, and panel discussions across multiple venues in Whitby.
Headline guests include:
- Lee Child, discussing his thirtieth Jack Reacher novel Exit Strategy.
- Miriam Margolyes, promoting The Little Book of Miriam.
- Steph McGovern, debuting her thriller Deadline.
With junior writing competitions, live podcast recordings, and inclusive workshops, the team of local organisers have made sure there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Success Stories
CoCo Coffee
Having only been trading for six weeks, Scarborough’s latest coffee shop, CoCo Coffee is already making a name for itself.
One of their standout initiatives is teatime Tuesday, a community initiative introduced to provide a low-cost hot, home cooked meal. Open to all, it’s especially aimed at supporting those who may feel lonely, want to enjoy a warm meal, meet new people, or simply enjoy a change of scenery.
Looking to bring something fresh and fun to Scarborough, Chloe and her team are hosting a variety of creative events, including pizza, pasta and paint parties, princess tea parties, and a blind date with a book initiative. They're also planning to launch a book club so watch this space!
Carey Bilton, Senior Business Advisor for the area, has introduced Chloe to the free start-up support available through the York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub, and wishes Chloe and her team continued success with this exciting new venture.
Visit CoCo Coffee's Facebook page here.
Botham’s of Whitby
Founded in 1865 by Elizabeth Botham, Botham’s of Whitby is a fifth generation family bakery with a rich heritage and strong connection to the local area.
Renowned for its traditional Yorkshire recipes, handcrafted goods, and charming tea rooms, Botham’s of Whitby is proud to unveil its latest venture – the Enterprise Way tea room – where heritage meets contemporary elegance. Since opening in June, this inviting new space has welcomed customers to enjoy freshly baked delights from breakfast and brunch through to afternoon tea, all lovingly prepared in the on-site bakehouse.
Located on Whitby’s business park, the tea room offers a relaxed, accessible setting with ample parking and full disability access. Located alongside the Enterprise Way Bakery Shop, the tea room offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy a sit-down meal and then browse a tempting selection of freshly baked loaves, cakes, and pastries to take home.
The menu is a celebration of Botham’s Yorkshire baking legacy, featuring everything from fresh from the oven croissants to handcrafted sandwiches made with bread baked that very morning. A children’s menu ensures there’s something for everyone.
Director Lois Borrett, great-great-granddaughter of founder Elizabeth Botham, shared her excitement: “We’re thrilled to welcome customers into this beautiful new space. The support has been incredible, and our team has been outstanding throughout.”
Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30om, and Saturdays and bank holiday Mondays 8.30am to 4.00pm.
Visit Botham's of Whitby website here.
Nockels Butchers
Congratulations to M Nockels Ltd, celebrating an incredible 106 years of trading in 2025.
Established in 1919, this family-run business has been passed down through three generations of skilled butchers. As the longest-established trader in Scarborough Market Hall and Vaults, and the oldest butcher in town, Nockels Butchers remains a proud symbol of tradition, quality, and community. A remarkable achievement!
Your local Senior Business Advisor
As Senior Business Advisor for Scarborough and Whitby, Carey’s primary role is to promote and support business growth and the economic potential of North Yorkshire, and she works with colleagues, partners and key stakeholders to help deliver our Economic Growth Strategy. Carey takes the lead responsibility for delivering a bespoke one-to-one business engagement and support service to the businesses of the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.
Carey brings with her more than 31 years of experience working with businesses in the public and private sectors. She is a passionate advocate of apprenticeships having worked 28 years within the training and skills sector and she has also run her own business based in Scarborough. Outside of work, Carey is a member of the Scarborough Athletic Club and a regular Parkrun volunteer.
To book an appointment, contact us by email.