Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage

Staithes Festival has established itself as one of the friendliest festivals on the Yorkshire coast – a must-see event in the regional arts calendar.

Doors of cottages are thrown open as pop-up art galleries in a unique selling exhibition.

Celebrating the history and heritage of Staithes with a programme of walks, talks, photographs, and film shows.

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 2025, with local preview night on Friday 12.

Staithes is 11m north of Whitby, TS13 5BH

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