Staithes and Runswick RNLI Lifeboat Weekend
Key Info
When: Friday 16th – Sunday 18th August 2024
Where: Staithes and Runswick Lifeboat Station, Staithes, TS13 5BY
Tickets: No tickets required. This is a free event
Head to neighbouring Staithes during your stay at Whitby Holiday Park for the Staithes and Runswick RNLI Lifeboat Weekend. Taking place on 16th – 18th August 2024, this fantastic family event offers an action-packed programme of maritime activities and helps raise money for a fantastic cause.
There’s so much to see and do over the course of the weekend, you won’t know where to start! Highlights include the Nightgown Parade, raft race and impressive firework display!
Friday 16th August
Nightgown Parade
The weekend kicks off with the famous Nightgown Parade. Every year the lifeboat crew, visitors and locals don their favourite nightwear before walking through the village and up the cobbled high street, accompanied by a tuneful jazz band. Don’t forget to pack your nightgown if you want to join in!
Saturday 17th August
Lifeboat demonstration
Daytime activities will begin on Saturday 17th August 2024 – starting with a lifeboat display. Every year the team of courageous volunteers set up a mock rescue to demonstrate their skills and promote the importance of safety at sea. The brand-new Shannon class lifeboat will be joined by neighbouring lifeboats and partner search and rescue agencies.
Raft Race
Later on, head to the Lifeboat slipway to watch teams vie to be crowned winners of the annual raft race. You’ll see a host of homemade contraptions take to the water to be in with a shot at the title. This event makes great viewing and guarantees some laughs!
Firework display
The evening concludes with live music on the harbourside and an impressive fireworks display! Tasty barbeque food will be available to purchase if you’re feeling peckish!
Sunday 18th August
Sunday is a quieter affair. In the morning the popular duck race will take place on the Lifeboat Slipway. Watch as hundreds of rubber ducks are released into the water. Stand on the bridge over the beck and watch as they float towards the finish line!
You can enter the duck race by registering at the designated stall on the Staith. You need to do this on Saturday 17th August.
The RNLI Lifeboat Weekend will conclude with two moving thanksgiving services with music.
Where to stay
Whitby Holiday Park is situated around 20 minutes’ drive from Staithes, making it the perfect place to stay for the RNLI Lifeboat Weekend this August. Our family friendly park occupies an unbeatable clifftop location with far reaching views along the North Yorkshire Coast. Facilities include a brand-new Bar & Bistro, Children’s Playground and well-stocked shop.
We have a wide selection of accommodation to choose from, depending on your needs. Stay in one of our luxury glamping pods with private hot tub, or book a holiday home or touring pitch.
We will release timings nearer to the event.
For more information see the RNLI website or event Facebook page
Photo credit: Graeme Churchard, Flickr