Staithes
If you have young children, chances are you’ll recognise beautiful Staithes. It’s the location for the much-loved CBBC series Old Jack’s Boat, starring Bernard Cribbins as Old Jack and, of course, Salty the dog.
Staithes has so much to offer. It’s a gorgeous fishing village with a cosy harbour; a destination for geologist and fossil hunters; and, perhaps most famously, the home of a community of well-known artists. The Staithes Group were active in the village in the late 19th centuries, often painting local scenes including fishermen’s wives in their distinctive draped cotton bonnets (which can still be seen being worn occasionally to this day). The group comprised up to 30 artists at any one time, including Dame Laura Knight, her husband Harold, Ernest Dade and Joseph R Bagshawe. And their legacy lives on. For the past few years, Staithes has staged an Arts Festival over an autumn weekend during which many homes and shops are converted into art galleries and pop-up cafes and street food stalls cater for the thousands of visitors who descend on the village.
What's On
Event Table
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Mon 1 Jan - Mon 31 Dec | Star Carr Display at Rotunda Museum, Scarborough |
| Sat 24 Mar - Sun 4 Nov | Whitby in the Time of Cook at Captain Cook Memorial Museum, Whitby, Whitby |
| Mon 26 Mar - Tue 4 Dec | Tea Dances with Ray Kirk at Whitby Pavilion, Whitby |
| Wed 28 Mar - Sun 28 Oct | Wurlitzer Afternoon Tea Dances at The Scarborough Fair Collection, Scarborough |
| Sat 7 Apr - Sun 2 Sep | "They will not dream of us poor lads..." at Scarborough Art Gallery, Scarborough |
| Sat 7 Apr - Sun 2 Sep | Winifred's War at Scarborough Art Gallery, Scarborough |
| Tue 10 Apr - Sun 30 Sep | Wildlife Walks at RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Bridlington |
Discover Events in the Coastal Villages
Star Carr Display
Scarborough
Mon 1 Jan - Mon 31 Dec 2018
Star Carr is one of the most important Early Middle Stone Age sites ever found and it is right on our doorstep; only a few miles south of Scarborough.
Whitby in the Time of Cook
Whitby
Sat 24 Mar - Sun 4 Nov 2018
Exhibition: 'Whitby in the Time of Cook, the Making of a Great Seaman' 2018 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of Captain Cook's first voyage to the Pacific in 1768. As he weighed anchor at Plymouth, what did he take from Whitby?
Tea Dances with Ray Kirk
Whitby
Mon 26 Mar - Tue 4 Dec 2018
We invite you to put on your dancing shoes and dance the afternoon away on one of Yorkshire's largest dance floors in the wonderful surroundings of The Northern Lights Suite.
"They will not dream of us poor lads..."
Scarborough
Sat 7 Apr - Sun 2 Sep 2018
This exhibition will focus on the final year of Wilfred Owen’s life between 1917 and 1918, much of which was spent in Scarborough.
Winifred's War
Scarborough
Sat 7 Apr - Sun 2 Sep 2018
Curated by Photojournalist, Lee Karen Stow, this exhibition explores the life and work of novelist and journalist, Winifred Holtby, who used her literary talents to campaign and advocate for peace before her untimely death, aged only 37.
Tour of the Pre-Raphaelite Windows and Decorations
Scarborough
Tue 1 May - Tue 2 Oct 2018
A free weekly Guided Tour to view the Pre-Raphaelite stained glass and decorations of the Church. Tours take place at 10.30am every Tuesday from 1st May - 2nd October
Children's rides and activities
Withernsea
Thu 10 May - Sun 2 Sep 2018
Children's rides and activities each weekend and during all school holidays.
39 Steps
Scarborough
Thu 21 Jun - Thu 23 Aug 2018
A gripping, hilarious, brilliant, fast-moving whodunnit based on the Hitchcock classic.
Visiting artist Carol Davidson
Bridlington
Sun 1 Jul - Fri 31 Aug 2018
Carol Davidson is the next artist to hold an exhibition at Bridlington Old Town Gallery. The exhibition opens on the 1st July 2018 and runs throughout July and August at the gallery in Bridlington Old Town.
Ancient Seas of the Yorkshire Coast
Scarborough
Sat 21 Jul 2018 - Sun 21 Jul 2019
A story through time from Whitby to Flamborough Head
Hands on History: Knights and Princesses
Scarborough
Sat 21 Jul - Sun 2 Sep 2018
Join the Hands on History Crew at Scarborough Castle this summer holiday and enjoy family-friendly knights and princesses activities every day.
Hands on History
Whitby
Mon 23 Jul - Mon 3 Sep 2018
Join the Hands on History Crew at Whitby Abbey this summer holiday and enjoy hands on sea themed activities every day.
Fossil Handling
Scarborough
Tue 24 Jul - Tue 28 Aug 2018
Explore prehistoric times and find out about dinosaur footprints in hands-on sessions with our geologists.
Active Coast
Withernsea
Wed 25 Jul - Wed 29 Aug 2018
Get Active, Be Healthy and Enjoy Life on East Coast.
Active Coast. Sport & Play and Field Day.
Withernsea
Wed 25 Jul - Thu 23 Aug 2018
Have a field Day ~ 23.8.18 and 6 days of Sport and Play Sessions.
Dracula
Whitby
Sat 4 - Sun 19 Aug 2018
Think you know the story of Dracula? Think again! To understand Bram Stoker's gothic story, you need to watch his legendary tale performed live in the ruins that inspired him.
Halloween Trail
Bridlington
Wed 8 Aug - Fri 2 Nov 2018
Come and have fun with our spooky house and garden trails and earn a chocolate treat once complete.
Sunday Lunch Entertainment
Scarborough
Sun 12 Aug - Sun 30 Dec 2018
Sunday lunch and entertainment at Scarborough Market Hall.
Bridget Askew - Animalia Art
Scarborough
Fri 17 - Mon 20 Aug 2018
Join us at Cober Hill for an Animalia Art holiday!
Britney Spears
Scarborough
Fri 17 Aug 2018
Britney Spears is heading to the Yorkshire Coast this summer for what promises to be a sensational night at Scarborough Open Air Theatre. Book your tickets now by calling 01723 383636.
Teddy Bear Express
Scarborough
Fri 17 Aug 2018
Teddy Bear Express, coming to North Bay Railway this summer.
Yorkshire Coast Nature
Staithes
Fri 17 Aug 2018
Enjoy a wildlife safari encountering seabirds, seals and whales.
