Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage has established itself as one of the friendliest festivals on the Yorkshire coast — a must-see weekend in the regional arts calendar.
Step inside a village like no other as the doors of cottages are thrown open, transforming Staithes into a trail of pop-up art galleries showcasing painting, print, ceramics, textiles, sculpture, photography and more.
Alongside the open studios, enjoy a programme celebrating Staithes’ rich history and heritage, including walks, talks, photographs and film shows.
Location: Staithes — 11 miles north of Whitby (TS13 5BH)
Contact: info@staithesfestival.com.
Festival Goers
We really couldn’t do this without our volunteers — thank you so much to everyone who helped last year and made the festival such a success.
We’re now looking for volunteers for this year’s festival, and also a few extra hands at Festival HQ during the weekend (even just an hour or two makes a big difference).
If you’d like to get involved, please contact us at