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Whitby shortlisted as one of 3 competing for 5 Live’s City of 2012

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 by RichFox
Vote for Whitby to be 5 Live's "City" of 2012

Vote for Whitby to be 5 Live's "City" of 2012

As the Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, the UK will be getting a new city as part of the celebrations.

26 towns are competing to become a city, including Doncaster, Goole and Middlesbrough, and the winner will be announced in the next few weeks (a full list of the towns competing can be found here).

BBC 5 Live has decided to run its own competition, stating that size doesn’t matter. Running independently from the Queen’s competition, 5 Live have invited listeners to nominate the villages and towns that matter to them, and they have drawn up a shortlist which is as follows:

Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, City A

Bungay, Suffolk, City B

Whitby, North Yorkshire, City C

Naturally Hello Yorkshire is somewhat biased towards the wonderful seaside town of Whitby (CITY C), famed for being the inspiration for Dracula, for its links with Captain James Cook, Whitby jet and Easter Sunday, but you can vote for any of the shortlist by texting CITY A, CITY B or CITY C (Whitby!!) to 85058 from 6am on Tuesday 17 January 2012 to 8am on Friday 20 January 2012 (texts charged at standard message rates but  for a full list of terms and conditions, please see the BBC’s website here).

The winner will be announced on Friday, 20 January 2012 just before 9am and the Tony Livesey show will be presented from the victorious “city” to celebrate.

For further information about Whitby or for holiday accommodation, see here: Whitby tourist information, Whitby hotels, Whitby bed and breakfasts.

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18 June 2012: Olympic Torch Gets Some Good Old Yorkshire Traction

Monday, November 14th, 2011 by chrisjones
From left to right: Philip Benham (North Yorkshire Moors Railway), Councillor Joan Lovejoy (Mayor of Pickering), Councillor James Fraser (Ryedale District Council), Hannah Cockcroft (Paralympic athlete - Double world champion wheelchair racer), Gary Verity (Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire and Chair of Yorkshire Gold) - photo courtesy of NYMR

From left to right: Philip Benham (North Yorkshire Moors Railway), Councillor Joan Lovejoy (Mayor of Pickering), Councillor James Fraser (Ryedale District Council), Hannah Cockcroft (Paralympic athlete - Double world champion wheelchair racer), Gary Verity (Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire and Chair of Yorkshire Gold) - photo courtesy of NYMR

As we mentioned in our recent blog the Olympic Torch will be visiting many cities, towns and villages in Yorkshire and the Humber on its passage around the UK which ends in London for the opening ceremony of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. During its journey the Torch will travel by various means of transport as well as being carried on foot. But Yorkshire has really struck lucky as two of the forms of locomotion will be locomotives – or rather on board trains being pulled by locomotives.

On Monday 18 June, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway will take the Olympic Flame from Whitby, one of Britain’s favourite seaside resorts, aboard one of its steam trains. The Flame will leave the North Yorkshire coast to travel through the beautiful countryside of the North York Moors to the historic market town of Pickering. It seems rather fitting that the Torch will be travelling through countryside very much associated with outdoor exercises such as walking, running, cycling and riding as part of its journey to the premier competition for all things athletic.

Flying Scotsman from the National Rail Museum Pictorial Collection

Flying Scotsman from the National Rail Museum Pictorial Collection

Philip Benham, the General Manager of The North Yorkshire Moors Railway said on hearing the news that the NYMR would be involved, “This is a fantastic opportunity for the Railway to unite with the communities of North Yorkshire, in welcoming the Olympic Flame to our region and supporting those who have been chosen to run as Torchbearers. It is a great honour to have been selected as one of the host locations and we look forward to sharing the excitement of the Olympic spirit all the way along the line.”

And local councillors are delighted too. Cllr James Fraser, Member Champion for Sport for Ryedale District Council, said, “I am absolutely delighted that Ryedale residents will have the chance to see the Olympic Flame and witness the spectacle of the Olympic Torch Relay.”

Sebastian Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games added: ‘We are thrilled to confirm that the North Yorkshire Moors Railway will act as a host location for the Olympic Flame, extending an invitation to the people in Yorkshire to welcome the Olympic Torch Relay during its journey around the UK. This is the UK’s moment to shine and I want to encourage people across Yorkshire to start planning how they can be part of this once in a lifetime opportunity and show their support for the inspirational Torchbearers chosen to carry the Olympic Flame as we count down to the start of the Olympic Games.’

The Olympic Flame will be carried from York to Thirsk on Wednesday 20 June 2012 by the majestic Flying Scotsman. This glorious engine was built in 1923, having been designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and in 1934, the Scotsman was the first locomotive to officially break the 100 mph barrier. It did its bit during the Second World War carrying passengers and troops the length of the country – though it had to forgo its Apple Green livery for the more austere black, but when the war ended it returned to its original colour. Later, after the railways were nationalised the Scotsman was briefly blue before again changing colour to Brunswick Green in which colour it remained until its retirement in 1963. After several changes of ownership involving a stay in the United States and Australia it was saved for the nation in 2004. It is currently being restored, and should be back in service in spring 2012. The Flying Scotsman has travelled approximately 2½ million miles and given useful service to millions of passengers in its lifetime and is now an object of pleasure for new generations.

Flying Scotsman from the NRM Pictorial Collection

Flying Scotsman from the NRM Pictorial Collection

The Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire and chair of Yorkshire Gold, Gary Verity, said: “We are delighted that the Torch will visit two of Yorkshire’s most prestigious railways. It is going to be a fantastic occasion for everyone and it will be wonderful to see the flame travelling on the Flying Scotsman from York to Thirsk and between Whitby and Pickering on the steam trains of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.  Being able to host the Torch over six days will give us a wonderful opportunity to profile and showcase our county to the world.”

Find all the places in Yorkshire and the Humber through which the Olympic Flame will be carried here.

And for Whitby hotels or Pickering B&Bs to stay in during this time, check out Hello Yorkshire’s accommodation.

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4-7 Nov: Whitby Goth Weekend

Monday, November 7th, 2011 by chrisjones

 

View from St Mary's Church, Whitby, 6 November 2011, photograph courtesy of Chris Jones

View from St Mary's Church, Whitby, 6 November 2011, photograph courtesy of Chris Jones

You don’t have to be a Goth to visit Whitby Goth Weekend – though if you want to make a dramatic impact, it undoubtedly helps.

I visited the Goth weekend for the first time on Sunday. Not as a Goth, I’m afraid, but to take pictures. I’ve long loved Whitby as a seaside resort and fishing port – it’s right up there with the very best in the country as nationwide polls consistently show.  Aside from the marvellous beaches and superb scenery, it’s also full of interesting shops, boutiques, cafés, restaurants and tourist attractions. But it’s also full of interesting people – particularly on one of their themed weekends.

Enjoying the sunny November morning - photo courtesy of Chris Jones

Enjoying the sunny November morning - photo courtesy of Chris Jones

The Whitby Goth Weekend has been going for 17 years. Originally held once a year, it’s now biennial every April and November. On Sunday we were treated to fine weather making it the ideal setting for promenading along the front dressed in one’s finest gothic attire. And that’s exactly what many people did.

Whitby's a beautiful backdrop for the Goth Weekend - photo courtesy of Chris Jones

Whitby's a beautiful backdrop for the Goth Weekend - photo courtesy of Chris Jones

It seemed to me that the population was split almost 50:50 – half the people were Goths and the other half were taking photos of them.

Many Goths had clearly gone to a lot of trouble to produce their often intricate outfits. Many of the costumes were simply stunning. And, as an amateur photographer what amazed me the most was how polite everyone was – after I’d stopped them, positioned them for a pose, and then taken several shots, just about every single one of them thanked me.

Don't look now...! Photo courtesy of Chris Jones

Don't look now...! Photo courtesy of Chris Jones

After an excellent plate of fish and chips in Graveley’s Seafood Restaurant we had to head back home but if we’d been able to stay there would have been plenty of things going on in the bars and bistros in the evening – including live bands.

I’ll certainly be going back to Whitby for Goth Week again – roll on next year.

Enjoying a fish & chip supper - photo courtesy of Chris Jones

Enjoying a fish & chip supper - photo courtesy of Chris Jones

You can find more of our pics here, or for more information about the Whitby Goth Weekend, check out their terrific website here and next spring’s dates have already been confirmed as 26-30 April, so if you’d like to book accommodation for the weekend, find a Whitby B&B, Whitby hotels or Whitby cottages on Hello Yorkshire.

Not all goths wear black! Photo courtesy of Chris Jones

Not all goths wear black! Photo courtesy of Chris Jones

 

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7 Nov: London 2012 Olympic Torch Yorkshire Dates Unveiled

Monday, November 7th, 2011 by RichFox

The Olympic Torch will visit numerous Yorkshire towns & cities

The Olympic Torch will visit numerous Yorkshire towns & cities

The route for the 2012 London Olympic torch has been announced.

Arriving from Greece on 18 May, the torch’s relay starts in Land’s End on Saturday, 19 May and will snake its way around the United Kingdom for the next 70 days, taking in 1018 places before making one final journey from Hampton Court Palace down the River Thames to the Olympic Stadium in time for the Opening Ceremony.

Organisers say the torch will come within 10 miles of 95% of the population, and travel approximately 8000 miles. And as you’d expect, Yorkshire gets its fair share of exposure as the torch visits every corner of our great county.

The extensive list of Yorkshire dates is as follows:

Day 31 – 18 June 2012

Middlesbrough

Redcar

Marske-by-the-Sea

Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Brotton

Carlin How

Loftus

Hinderwell

Lythe

Sandsend

Whitby

Pickering

Scarborough

Filey

Bridlington

Beverley

Hull

Day 32 – 19 June 2012

Hull

Brough

Goole

Camblesforth

Selby

Monk Fryston

Barkston Ash

Tadcaster

Boston Spa

Wetherby

Harewood

Knaresborough

Harrogate

Ripon

York

Day 33 – 20 June 2012

York

Thirsk

Northallerton

Aiskew

Bedale

Aysgarth

Leyburn

Richmond

Day 37 – 24 June 2012

Marsh

Huddersfield

Brighouse

Halifax

Bradford

Keighley

Skipton

Ilkley

Headingley

Potternewton

Harehills

Richmond Hill

Leeds

Day 38 – 25 June 2012

Leeds

Hunslet

Beeston

Morley

Batley

Dewsbury

Wakefield

Castleford

Pontefract

Ackworth

Lundwood

Cundy Cross

Barnsley

Darton

Kexbrough

Chapeltown

Ecclesfield

Parson Cross

Sheffield

Day 39 – 26 June 2012

Sheffield

Rotherham

Templeborough

Dalton

Thrybergh

Conisbrough

Warmsworth

Doncaster

Armthorpe

Dunsville

Hatfield

Part of the journey through Yorkshire will be on the Flying Scotsman as the torch travels from York to Thirsk, and the torch will also pass great Yorkshire landmarks such as York Minster, the Humber Bridge and Harewood House. Major celebrations are being planned in Leeds, Sheffield and York, whilst Hull will be hosting a festival of music and sport.

You can see the design of the torch with Jonathan Edwards here:

We’ll have updates of parties and celebrations as and when they’re announced in the coming months. In the meantime, for those looking for accommodation in Yorkshire during the Olympic torch relay, or even during the Olympics if you’re staying away from the capital, find York hotels, Whitby hotels and Leeds hotels on Hello Yorkshire.

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12-14 October: Pickering War Weekend 2012

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 by RichFox
Waiting for the train at Pickering Station

Waiting for the train at Pickering Station

The War Weekend in the North York Moors, Pickering, Levisham, Goathland, Grosmont and Whitby has been scheduled for 12, 13 and 14 October 2012.

An exceptionally popular event, 2012 will be the 20th year for the North York Moors Railway’s Wartime Weekend as visitors take a nostalgic trip back to 1940s wartime Britain.

Vintage Car Parade, Pickering

Vintage Car Parade, Pickering

Events will include:

  • a flag-raising ceremony to get proceedings under way, commemorating the many who died in service on the railways during the war
  • huge parade on the Saturday morning in the market place in Pickering
  • air raid at Pickering Station
  • 1940s musical shows and music
  • land army vintage tractor display
  • jive music and dancing
  • home front displays
  • French café in Le Visham (German-occupied Levisham)
  • Home Guard display, Anderson shelter display
Commemorating those who served on the Home Front

Commemorating those who served on the Home Front

The 2011 War Weekend drew record crowds to the North York Moors including hundreds of re-enactors from all over the UK and Europe (we spoke to a Polish chap from Stratford and a German re-enactor who’d come over from Düsseldorf for the weekend). And whilst Grosmont, Goathland and Pickering all put on brilliant shows and events, Levisham stole the show this year, tranformed into French Le Visham, a continental rural station under German occupation with a fabulous French café in an atmospheric marquee and a full-size replica flying V1 bomb.

For the 2012 War Weekend, if you’re looking for accommodation for the weekend, check out Pickering B&Bs, Whitby hotels and holiday cottages in the North York Moors on Hello Yorkshire.

In the meantime, here are a few pictures of the 2011 weekend to whet your appetite:

Preparing for a busy day

Youngsters preparing for a busy day

Soldiers block the road into the market square in Pickering

Soldiers block the road into the market square in Pickering

Re-enactors share a joke in Pickering

Re-enactors maintain a road block in Pickering

A spiv has his papers checked in Pickering

A spiv has his papers checked in Pickering

1940s shoes!

1940s shoes!

Pickering Vintage Car Parade gets under way

Pickering Vintage Car Parade gets under way

The vintage car parade attracted thousands of Pickering's market place

The vintage car parade attracted thousands to Pickering's market place

Austin Utility Van in the Pickering Vintage Car Parade

Austin Utility Van in the Pickering Vintage Car Parade

This little red cross dog attracted lots of attention

This little red cross dog attracted lots of attention

Home Guard patrol in Pickering Market Place

Home Guard despatch rider in Pickering Market Place

Thousands line the streets as the parade marches down Birdgate, Pickering

Thousands line the streets as the parade marches down Birdgate, Pickering

Parade snakes down Birdgate, Pickering

Parade snakes down Birdgate, Pickering

Re-enactors line the streets during the parade

Re-enactors line the streets during the parade

Re-enactors await the next train at Pickering Station

Re-enactors await the next train at Pickering Station

Sunshine beats down on Pickering Station

Sunshine beats down on Pickering Station

Checking the news from the front

Checking the news from the front

Young and old all chip in to help recreate the wartime feel

Young and old all chip in to help recreate the 1940s feel

11:30 Pickering to Whitby train arrives on time

11:30 Pickering to Whitby train arrives on time

View from the train window as passengers queue to board

View from the train window as passengers queue to board

Re-enactors chat on the platform

Re-enactors chat on the platform

Veteran passes famous 1940 Churchill poster

Veteran passes famous 1940 Churchill poster

Dancers from across the UK perform on Grosmont Station platform

Dancers from across the UK perform on Grosmont Station platform

Veteran enjoys the late autumn sunshine in Grosmont

Veteran enjoys the late autumn sunshine in Grosmont

Steam train prepares to pull out of Grosmont and on to Goathland

Steam train prepares to pull out of Grosmont and on to Goathland on a beautiful October afternoon

Couple Lindy Hop on Grosmont Station

Couple Lindy Hop on Grosmont Station

Land girls share a story at Goathland Station

Land girls share a story at Goathland Station

Beautiful shire horse attracts plenty of attention

Beautiful shire horse attracts plenty of attention

Local youngsters enjoy the vintage vehicles on show

Local youngsters enjoy the vintage vehicles on show

Steam train heads towards Levisham

Steam train heads towards Levisham

Waffen-SS soldier in Le Visham

Waffen-SS soldier in Le Visham

Personnel from the Feldgendarmerie and the Wehrmacht patrol Le Visham

Personnel from the Feldgendarmerie and the Wehrmacht patrol Le Visham

Waffen-SS soldier in reflective mood

Waffen-SS soldier in reflective mood

SS motorbike and sidecar at Le Visham

SS motorbike and sidecar at Le Visham

Levisham Station's sign is replaced with occupied Le Visham

Levisham Station's sign is replaced with occupied Le Visham

German submariner re-enactor from Düsseldorf takes a breather at Le Visham

German submariner re-enactor from Düsseldorf takes a breather at Le Visham

Local girl accosted by German re-enactors

Local girl accosted by German re-enactors

 

…and here’re a handful of pictures from the 2007 NYMR War Weekend:

 

Sir Nigel Gresley pulls into Pickering Station

Sir Nigel Gresley pulls into Pickering Station

American serviceman with cute companion

American serviceman with cute companion

Re-enactor looks the part

Re-enactor looks the part

Getting prepared for an air raid

Getting prepared for an air raid

Commando alights at Grosmont

Commando alights at Grosmont

American waits to board the train at Grosmont

American waits to board the train at Grosmont

Beautiful vintage Merlin at Goathland Station

Beautiful vintage Merlin at Goathland Station

1940s-style boy aboard a train being pulled by the Sir Nigel Gresley

1940s-style boy aboard a train being pulled by the Sir Nigel Gresley

The end of a long weekend, time for a rest in Pickering

The end of a long weekend, time for a rest in Pickering

All photographs courtesy of Richard Fox.

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Simon Calder to write for the Whitby & North York Moors Holiday Guide 2012

Monday, July 11th, 2011 by RichFox

 

Simon Calder - Senior Travel Editor at The Independent

Simon Calder - Senior Travel Editor at The Independent

We’re very excited to announce that Britain’s leading travel commentator, Simon Calder, will be writing an article for the new Whitby & North York Moors Holiday Guide 2012.

Update 25 October 2011: more news for you – Simon Calder has also written an article for the new Yorkshire Dales & Herriot Country Holiday Guide 2012 which will also be available in November.

A popular and highly respected TV and radio broadcaster, Simon is also the Senior Travel Editor for the Independent. He regularly guests on BBC Breakfast News, ITV News, Sky News and Daybreak, having presented BBC2′s Travel Show and he also starred in BBC1′s Holiday programme.

This is a new direction for visitor guides, and we are excited to reveal that it is not the only new idea we will be introducing - watch this space for further details. And with Simon Calder on the cover, the Guide will stand out on the shelves and will be hughly popular with visitors planning to visit the area.

You can read more about  the new guide here.

In the meantime, if you’re looking for holiday accommodation in Whitby or the North York Moors, find Whitby hotels and North York Moors guest houses on Hello Yorkshire.

 

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Brand New Printed Holiday Guide for Whitby and the North York Moors

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 by RichFox

 

New Holiday Guide for Whitby & The North York Moors

New Holiday Guide for Whitby & The North York Moors

The Whitby & North York Moors Guide 2012, the new visitor guide for the North York Moors, Ryedale, Hambleton and Whitby is currently in production and will be distributed from November.

Working with the Whitby & District Tourism Association (WDTA) and the Whitby Development Trust, the new holiday guide to this wonderful area will be in quality magazine format with informative articles and strong images, and will provide visitors with an extensive collection of holiday accommodation to choose from including B&Bs, guest houses, hotels, holiday cottages and camping and caravan sites.

The guide will also include a broad spectrum of visitor attractions and some superb articles, which will help visitors make the most of their time here.

It will be the perfect guide to planning a wonderful holiday or short break in North Yorkshire.

The guide will be produced by the people who designed, sold space for, and put together the 2011 Tourism Association North Yorkshire (TANY) Guide – Visit North Yorkshire – and the creators of the highly successful annual Whitby Guidebook which is about to celebrate its 10th edition.

To advertise in the guide, please contact Amy Jones on 01347 821 928 or drop her an email.

If you would like to be put on the mailing list for the guide, please email us here.

In the meantime, if you’re looking for North York Moors holiday accommodation such as Whitby bed and breakfast, Helmsley hotels or Pickering guest houses, check out Hello Yorkshire for some great holiday ideas.

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3-5 June: Whitby 60s Weekend 2011

Thursday, May 19th, 2011 by RichFox
Enjoy some terrific music at the 2011 Whitby 60s Weekend

Enjoy some terrific music at the 2011 Whitby 60s Weekend

An exciting weekend of 60s music, including some classic 60s bands and lots of tribute bands including Amen Corner, Herman’s Hermits, Union Gap, Merseybeats, Chris Farlowe, The Fourmost, Cliff Bennett and the Swinging Blue Jeans.

The party starts at 7pm on the evening of Friday, 3 June, with events on the Saturday and Sunday afternoons and the Saturday and Sunday evenings. There will be 5 shows in all, and tickets can be bought for individual shows or for the whole weekend.

The shows are all in the Whitby Pavilion Complex on West Cliff and prices are:

  • £12.00 for an afternoon show
  • £20.00 for an evening show
  • £60.00 for all 5 shows

Tickets can be booked by calling the Whitby Pavilion on 01947 844126.

For this great weekend, check out Whitby Bed and Breakfast accommodation, Whitby Hotels or Whitby Guest Houses on Hello Yorkshire.

And if this was of interest to you, you may want to read about the Pickering Traction Engine Rally 2011.

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Yorkshire: home to the most romantic ruins in the UK

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by RichFox
UK's most romantic ruin

UK's most romantic ruin

Yorkshire’s famed for many things, and its beautiful Dales and Moors are home to a host of spectacular views.

And now two very special jewels of Yorkshire’s crown have been named the first and second Most Romantic Ruins in the country in a poll in this month’s Countryfile magazine.

Top of the pile is Whitby Abbey, the magnificent gothic ruin overlooking one of the UK’s favourite seaside towns. As the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the remains of Whitby Abbey are perched on a cliff high above Whitby at the top of 199 famous steps.

Founded in 657, the Abbey has a magnificent wealth of history, including being the spot where the method of calculating Easter in the Roman church was devised in 664.

And as if first place in the Top 10 Romantic Ruins wasn’t enough, a Yorkshire ruin also came in second – Fountains Abbey, which fell victim to Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries, and yet as the UK’s largest abbey ruins, it retains a real majesty and ability to awe all who see it.

Lying in the beautiful grounds of the Studley Royal Water Gardens, and with UNESCO World Heritage status, Fountains Abbey is a must-see.

For accommodation in Whitby for Whitby Abbey, or accommodation in Ripon for Fountains Abbey, check out Hello Yorkshire.

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28-31 October: Whitby Gothic Weekend (WGW)

Friday, June 25th, 2010 by chrisjones

Whitby Abbey

Whitby Abbey

Whitby Gothic Weekend is held twice a year – in April and October – and attracts visitors from around the globe to what has become since its inception in 1994 the foremost convention of Goths in the calendar.

Whitby is the ideal spot for this event – it’s got long associations with Dracula and its inhabitants are tolerant of people with different tastes in clothing from the mainstream. It’s also a great tourist resort with lots of things to see and do for both Goths and non-Goths.

WGW was started primarily to enable the founder, Jo Hampshire, to meet up with like-minded pen-pals and so put faces to names.  The first weekend, centred on the Elsinore public house, was a huge success and the event rapidly expanded into a range of activities – live music, a “Bizarre Bazaar”, picnics, photoshoots, a football match – and much more.

This October a number of bands have already been confirmed including Wayne Hussey (from The Mission), Manuskript (with special guests), The Stripper Project (featuring Neil Ash & Kyle Whipp from Children on Stun), and The Last Cry, with more to come.

Most of the major events will be held in the Spa Pavilion, but there are many smaller happenings and fringe events held in pubs, clubs and restaurants throughout Whitby. The Elsinore, where it all started in 1994, will again be very much involved.

Tickets are £39.50 for the weekend and can be purchased through the WGW website.

If you haven’t already booked accommodation in Whitby for this event then get in quick! Accommodation gets booked up well in advance. Check out the superb selection of Whitby hotels here on Hello Yorkshire. There are also holiday cottages in Whitby for anyone looking to stay a little longer, as well as some great guest houses and inns offering bed and breakfast in Whitby centre.

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