Events and Activities

There is always something going on in Whitby - major events include Goth weekends (April and October), the Sandcastle Competition (June), the Regatta and Folk Weeks (August) and much more!

The latest events in our programme:

12-19 July

Signed copies of In Search of Captain Cook: Exploring the Man through his own words, by Dan O'Sullivan, on sale at a special price of £13.99 (normally £20). First come, first served!

27-28 July, 11.00-16.00

'Weaving with Flax', with Debs Gilanders. Demonstration of this ancient craft, and how the Maori perfected their techniques.

2 and 16 August

'Naval Knots' with Norman Cockburn. See a demonstration and learn about the mysteries of tying knots - essential for every seaman.

20 September, at 14.30

'Arctic Visions: Art, Exploration and Encounter'. Special lecture by Dr. Huw Lewis-Jones, Scott Polar Research Institute. In association with Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society at the Whitby Museum. Ticket required: apply to the Administrator. cookmuseum@tiscali.co.uk.

20-21 September

A weekend of fun with the Historical Maritime Society. See what a sailor's life was like in the late 1700s!

24-26 October

The season culminates with 'The Big Draw' in October, and activities relating to the Maritime Festival and Captain Cook, 24-26 October.