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.

Festival 2024 is on Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September, with preview night 6.30pm-9.30pm Friday 13 September (some galleries 7pm-8.30pm)

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.

Staithes is 11m north of Whitby, TS13 5BH

North York Moors, Scarborough Borough Council and Welcome to Yorkshire
Staithes Sunset

Glenn Kilpatrick www.whitby-photography.com

Accommodation in Staithes

Staithes Athletics Club are offering campervan parking during the festival for artists or visitors. Costs is £15 per night on hard-standing. Access to drinking water and toilets / changing facilities during club hours.Limited availability so book in advance. The club is in Seaton Crescent at the top of the village. Call Gemma Collinson to book your space 07866 116735

Cottage owners - we need your support! Rising cottage fees are in danger of pricing artists out. If you own a cottage in Staithes which you can make affordable for artists to show their work, tell us and we'll mention it here -  email info@staithesfestival.com 

We'd consider that a thumbs up for the festival, and a contribution to the community. Otherwise we'll end up all visitors and no artists! 

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