The Staithes Festival of Art and Heritage

A Festival exploring the North York Moors village’s deep connections with folklore and traditions, its historic influence in the art world, and the impact the surrounding geology has had on people’s lives.

This art and heritage festival, supported by the North York Moors National Park, will see more than 110 artists in 64 pop-up galleries in the cottages, public buildings and open spaces. Alongside the art exhibits and artists’ workshops, there is also a packed programme of talks in the village hall in the upper part of Staithes with a free shuttle service up and down the hill.

The village will be awash with features telling aspects of Staithes’ rich history including an outdoor cinema on the main high street. There will be an array of galleries displaying artists’ work, from jewellery and sculpture through to textiles, watercolours, photography and ceramics.

To add to the festival atmosphere, local musicians, including Nick Rooke, Paul Blackburn, the Saltburn Ukulele Band and Men of Staithes Fisherman's Choir, will all be performing; while from dusk to midnight people can enjoy seeing the surrounding cliffs illuminated, walk under the arc of light on the bridge over Roxby Beck or see the village’s name in giant lights.

More details and programme information on the Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage can be found on the festival website.

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September 10-5.30pm, with local preview night on Friday 12 September 6-9pm.