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Annually, the coastal town of Whitby comes alive as hundreds of locals, performers and tourists gather for the legendary Whitby Folk Week. The festival is an excellent excuse to stay away from package holidays and head to the north east of England each summer.
Billed as the biggest folk event of the year, Whitby Folk Week takes place during August and provides seven fun-filled days for meeting old friends and making new ones. The event has taken on the trappings of a tradition in its own right!
With a ruined Abbey dominating the cliff tops above the town, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula (St Mary’s churchyard) and Captain Cook’s cottage creating a beautiful surrounding for the annual event, families gather in their masses and the streets awaken. Whitby is filled with rich and colourful heritage and this is reflected in the artistic sights and sounds of the festival.
Playing host to some of the most outstanding entertainment from some of the finest artists in the British Isles, throughout Folk Week, almost every venue in town is in use – from small pubs to the 1000-person capacity Whitby Pavilion. Each year sees over 500 scheduled events including street entertainment, workshops, concerts and dances.
This year, the festival is taking place 20 – 26 August. Confirmed acts for Whitby Folk Week 2011 include Young ‘Uns, Tim Edey & Brendan Power and Skylark plus a whole host of others. Entry is in the form of season or day tickets and can be booked well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Whitby Folk Week is a well established and loved festival – why not visit this year? Browse our selection of Whitby Holiday Cottages and Whitby Hotels and book up early for this years Folk Festival.
Find out about the Whitby Goth Weekend 2011 and the Whitby Regatta 2011
This post has been written by travel blogger Rebecca Kelly of Simonseeks.com; a travel website offering everything from expert reviews on hotels in London to cheap hotels in Barcelona.
