24/08/2026
☀️ August Bank Holiday is almost here!
🌊 6 Things to Do This August Bank Holiday on the Yorkshire Coast
🏴☠️ Whitby Pirate Festival. 28th - 31st August. Join the swashbuckling fun with pirate parades, live entertainment, family activities and plenty of fancy dress around Whitby's harbour and seafront.
🎻 Experience Whitby Folk Week. 22nd - 28th August. Enjoy live folk music, dancing, workshops and performances throughout the town during this much-loved annual festival.
🚶 Explore Whitby's Historic Harbour & Abbey. Take in stunning coastal views, browse independent shops and climb the famous 199 Steps to Whitby Abbey.
🏖️ Spend the Day on the Beach. Whether it's building sandcastles in Filey, enjoying fish and chips in Scarborough or taking a stroll along Bridlington's promenade, the Yorkshire Coast shines on a bank holiday.
⛵ Take a Boat Trip Hop aboard a sightseeing cruise, wildlife trip or fishing excursion from Whitby, Scarborough or Bridlington and enjoy the coast from a different perspective.
🏡 Need a place to stay? Find your perfect coastal cottage at www.yorkshirecoastalcottages.com
Whether you're hunting for pirates in Whitby, exploring woodland trails, relaxing on the beach or discovering hidden coastal gems, there's no shortage of adventures waiting on the Yorkshire Coast. Which will you choose? 👇