What's on

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.

Whitby Gospel Music Convention Returns

Whitby Abbey is home to some important species of wildlife; including Great Crested Newts and Pipistrelle Bats.

Gnomeo and Juliet have to call in the help of a world-famous detective when their garden friends mysteriously disappear.

The Great North Folk Festival is in it's 17th year. A fabulously friendly event in the most magical of settings.

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.

Gnomeo and Juliet have to call in the help of a world-famous detective when their garden friends mysteriously disappear.

Gnomeo and Juliet have to call in the help of a world-famous detective when their garden friends mysteriously disappear.

Gnomeo and Juliet have to call in the help of a world-famous detective when their garden friends mysteriously disappear.

Gnomeo and Juliet have to call in the help of a world-famous detective when their garden friends mysteriously disappear.

Helen Mirren received a Golden Globe Best Actress nomination for her portrayal of Ella, a loving wife who takes her dementia-plagued husband John (Donald Sutherland) on the road trip of a lifetime in their 1975 camper van.

Gnomeo and Juliet have to call in the help of a world-famous detective when their garden friends mysteriously disappear.

Helen Mirren received a Golden Globe Best Actress nomination for her portrayal of Ella, a loving wife who takes her dementia-plagued husband John (Donald Sutherland) on the road trip of a lifetime in their 1975 camper van.

Gnomeo and Juliet have to call in the help of a world-famous detective when their garden friends mysteriously disappear.

Helen Mirren received a Golden Globe Best Actress nomination for her portrayal of Ella, a loving wife who takes her dementia-plagued husband John (Donald Sutherland) on the road trip of a lifetime in their 1975 camper van.

Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet -- the evil Thanos.

The glamourous and glittering White Lily Ball returns for the 7th year.

In 1946 a London-based writer begins exchanging letters with residents on the island of Guernsey.

Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet -- the evil Thanos.

In 1946 a London-based writer begins exchanging letters with residents on the island of Guernsey.

In 1946 a London-based writer begins exchanging letters with residents on the island of Guernsey.

Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet -- the evil Thanos.

In 1946 a London-based writer begins exchanging letters with residents on the island of Guernsey.

Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet -- the evil Thanos.

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

In July 1976, four terrorists hijack an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris and force the flight crew to land in Entebbe, Uganda.

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

In July 1976, four terrorists hijack an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris and force the flight crew to land in Entebbe, Uganda.

In July 1976, four terrorists hijack an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris and force the flight crew to land in Entebbe, Uganda.

In July 1976, four terrorists hijack an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris and force the flight crew to land in Entebbe, Uganda.

In July 1976, four terrorists hijack an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv to Paris and force the flight crew to land in Entebbe, Uganda.

Through a series of daring escapades, young Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.

Through a series of daring escapades, young Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.

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!

Through a series of daring escapades, young Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.

Through a series of daring escapades, young Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.

Through a series of daring escapades, young Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.

Limehouse Lizzy return to Whitby Pavilion!

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.

The ORIGINAL Yorkshire Soul Weekender Experience in the beautiful town of Whitby.

The ORIGINAL Yorkshire Soul Weekender Experience in the beautiful town of Whitby.

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

Visitors will be able to see the cooks in action, for free, in Cook’s Kitchen, on Endeavour Wharf, between 10.30am – 3.30pm on the weekend of Cook 250.

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 ORIGINAL Yorkshire Soul Weekender Experience in the beautiful town of Whitby.

An exhibition of patchwork and quilting by Queen Bee Quilters and Friends who will be displaying the work they have done over the past two years.

Heartbeat Vehicle Rally will be held over the weekend July 14th – 15th 2018 on Saturday and Sunday there will be an opportunity for fans of Heartbeat and classic vehicles to see some of the cars used on the famous TV series.

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.

This year’s Whitby Beer Festival held in aid of Whitby & District Lion’s Club is being held from Thursday 26th July until Sunday 29th July.

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.

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

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

This year’s Whitby Beer Festival held in aid of Whitby & District Lion’s Club is being held from Thursday 26th July until Sunday 29th July.

Exhibition of paintings (Caroline Riley) and photography (Paul Ingram) and a chance to meet the artists.

NEXT TO WHITBY ABBEY, HAWKSER LANE, WHITBY YO22 4JR. The venue, for Whitby Traction Engine Rally, is located next to Whitby Abbey, approximately 5 minutes walk from the centre of the popular tourist town of Whitby.

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.

Exhibition of paintings (Caroline Riley) and photography (Paul Ingram) and a chance to meet the artists.

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

The Whitby Regatta 2018 presents to you a full weekend of entertainment, yacht and rowing racing, and various free forms of entertainment, finishing with a prize presentation and spectacular firework display.

Get ready for a Gin-fuelled seaside escapade.

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

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

The Danby Show the oldest agricultural show in the area, attracting around 6,000 people. A great wholesome day out for the whole family!

Exhibition of paintings (Caroline Riley) and photography (Paul Ingram) and a chance to meet the artists.

Join us this summer for the Whitby Folk Week

Join us for our Tenth Anniversary Season Festival of Classical Music in various churches across the North York Moors.

Join us for our Tenth Anniversary Season Festival of Classical Music in various churches across the North York Moors.

Enjoy a beautiful setting and music whilst we perform Nightfall.

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

The 129th Egton Show will be held on Wednesday 22nd August 2018, at Egton, North Yorkshire.

Enjoy the performance of Silent Noon.

Enjoy the wonderful performance on At the River.

Exhibition of paintings (Caroline Riley) and photography (Paul Ingram) and a chance to meet the artists.

Join us for our Tenth Anniversary Season Festival of Classical Music in various churches across the North York Moors

Enjoy a wonderful performance of Refrains and Choruses.

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

Exhibition of paintings (Caroline Riley) and photography (Paul Ingram) and a chance to meet the artists.

A weekend full of fun, live music, kids entertainment and swashbuckling all in aid of the RNLI.

Lindisfarne are coming to Whitby Pavilion in September 2018

He’s the UKs most outrageous comedian – telling it as it is in his rudest and most controversial show to date.

40+ stalls of vintage fashion and homewares from the 1920's to the 1980's at this vintage fair with a sea view - established in 2011.

Whitby Blues Festival 2018

Typically held the first weekend in December, the Robin Hoods Bay Victorian Weekend is a wonderful magical event involving traditional Victorian costumes, Christmas window dressings and general festive merriment throughout the villiage.