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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?

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.

Enjoy a weekend of fantastic Gothic falconry at the abbey this early May Bank Holiday.

Join us for a fun filled day at this Dalby Sports Event. We will be showcasing a range of sports that you can get involved with, in the past these have included:

An event to showcase the varied artisan, crafters and independent traders of Whitby and surrounding areas.

Festival on the Moor is a non profit organisation managed by a team of enthusiastic volunteers.

Moonlight Cinema is coming to Whitby, between May 25th-28th. We have teamed up with Abbey Farm Caravan Park to bring a special event, which is completely free to attend.

A FREE WEEKEND of Concerts, Music Sessions, Dance and Singarounds in and around the 'famed city of Robin Hood's Bay' on the beautiful Yorkshire Coast.

Whitby District Lions is proud to announce that ‘Whitby Rainbow Colour Run’ is back for its second year on Sunday 17th June (Father’s Day), with even more fun for the family!

Themed walks exploring the history, wildlife, photography, sculpture, glassmaking & cake shops of Rosedale.

A celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Captain Cooks first expedition to the South Seas. A weekend of discovery and entertainment for the whole family.

Join boaters as we celebrate the beginning of the season with the Blessing of the Boats activities. Events include the Gathering of the Fleet, Memorial Boat Parade, Washing of the Lighthouse, Blessing of the Boats, and Sunday Funday.

The Ryedale Festival brings great music and musicians to the many beautiful places in and around Ryedale, North Yorkshire – an area full of history and natural beauty.

The beautiful Inspired by… gallery at The Moors National Park Centre hosts changing exhibitions of work by artists and makers who draw their inspiration from the landscape, life and colour of the North York Moors.

ParkFest, our two-day summer art and music festival is the biggest event in our annual calendar, and marks the start of the UK’s National Parks Week.

Whitby’s lifeboat weekend commences on Friday 27th July with a fairground organ playing at the bandstand.

Another action packed exciting Whitby Steampunk Weekend is in store for us with a number of activities, presentations and demonstrations lined up as well as our 'Almost Famous' Steampunk Emporium for your delectation, perusal and amusement.

Egton Bridge, eight miles from Whitby in the North York Moors National Park, is the setting for the oldest surviving gooseberry show in the country, established in 1800.

Esk Valley Theatre presents ‘Private Lives’ A romantic comedy by Noël Coward, directed by Mark Stratton.

A fun packed family weekend raising money for the RNLI.