Visitor Parking at Cowbar
There is no visitor parking in the Old Village at the bottom of Staithes or in residential streets.
During the festival weekend, visitors should use the official festival car park at Red House Farm, Cowbar. The car park will be open on Saturday and Sunday.
Getting There
Take the Cowbar turning from the A174, near Boulby Mine, and follow the festival parking signs to:
Red House Farm
Cowbar Lane, Staithes, TS13 5BA
The car park is approximately one mile north of Staithes, just off the A174.
Please park only in the designated areas and follow the directions of our parking stewards. Parking is not permitted on the grass verges along Cowbar Lane.
Parking: £5 per vehicle, per day
Payment: Card payments are preferred
Accessible Parking
A designated accessible parking area will be available at Red House Farm.
Parking stewards will direct visitors to this area, which is close to the free shuttle bus pick-up point.
Free Shuttle Bus
A free shuttle bus will run continuously between Red House Farm car park and Bank Top from 10:00am until 6:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Visitors may also walk into the village from the car park. The route takes approximately 15 minutes and is steep in places.
Free Taxi Service
A free taxi service will operate for visitors with health or mobility impairments from 10:00am until 6:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The service will run between:
- Staithes Village Hall on Cliff Road
- Chapel Yard in the lower village
Parking at the Top of Staithes
Council-operated and privately operated car parks are also available at the top of Staithes.
Please do not park in residents’ bays, on grass verges or in residential streets. We ask all visitors to be courteous and considerate to local residents throughout the festival weekend.