Disasters that befell the spa in the 1800s were countered by stylish new buildings and facilities showing its importance and popularity.
In 1827, the Cliff Bridge opened, improving access, and was a foretaste of ambitious plans.
The Gothic Saloon designed by Henry Wyatt opened in 1839 and had a concert hall, a garden, promenade and external area for orchestral concerts.
By the time it opened, the Gothic Saloon, an impressive turreted building, was too small.

Joseph Paxton, the landscape gardener and architect responsible for the grounds at Chatsworth House, designed the complex that opened in 1858.
It comprised a central assembly hall with adjoining galleries and outside, the sea wall was extended to encompass a double promenade and carriage road, a colonnade with shops, an open air bandstand and the prospect tower.
The Spa became the most popular music hall venue outside London.
In 1875, the first cliff tram in England was built to provide additional access; it remains in use today.

On 8 September 1876, the Spa saloon was destroyed by fire, but no time was lost in rebuilding it and by June 1879, the new Grand Hall was open to the public, with the formal opening ceremony taking place on 2 August 1880.
Disasters that befell the spa in the 1800s were countered by stylish new buildings and facilities showing its importance and popularity. In 1827, the Cliff Bridge opened, improving access, and was a foretaste of ambitious plans. The Gothic Saloon designed by Henry Wyatt opened in 1839 and had a concert hall, a garden, promenade and external area for orchestral concerts. By the time it opened, the Gothic Saloon, an impressive turreted building, was too small.
Joseph Paxton, the landscape gardener and architect responsible for the grounds at Chatsworth House, designed the complex that opened in 1858. It comprised a central assembly hall with adjoining galleries and outside, the sea wall was extended to encompass a double promenade and carriage road, a colonnade with shops, an open air bandstand and the prospect tower. The Spa became the most popular music hall venue outside London. In 1875, the first cliff tram in England was built to provide additional access; it remains in use today.
On 8 September 1876, the Spa saloon was destroyed by fire, but no time was lost in rebuilding it and by June 1879, the new Grand Hall was open to the public, with the formal opening ceremony taking place on 2 August 1880.
The Spa, Scarborough