Whitby Regatta
Key Info
When: Saturday 17th – Monday 19th August 2024
Where: Various locations around Whitby Harbour
Tickets: This is a free event
Whitby Regatta is one of the most highly anticipated events in the Whitby calendar. This fantastic event in North Yorkshire has been running for an incredible one-hundred and eighty years – making it one of the oldest sea regattas on the North East coast!
Over the course of the weekend, you can expect a multitude of exciting events, including rowing races, firework displays, tombolas, parades, mascot entertainment, RAF displays, fun runs, fancy dress competitions and so much more!
Family-Friendly Festivals in North Yorkshire
Whitby Regatta is an event for everyone to enjoy – whether you’re into classic cars or trying your hand at a rowboat race! Although the full line-up for the Whitby Regatta 2024 has yet to be confirmed, we have listed some of the confirmed events below.
Please note this is subject to change, however, we will attempt to update this information as and when new details are published.
Saturday:
Regatta Tombola – Near Bandstand
Paddy reporting on the live reports radio (throughout the day) ‘This is the Coast’ radio
Pick a Pen – Capt Cook Area
Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club Rally – Spa Green
Rally car display – Spa Green
Robinson Cup (Sailing) – Whitby Bay, viewing from West Cliff
Regatta Sail Past & Lifeboat Launch
Sunday:
Regatta Tombola – Near bandstand
Paddy reporting on the live reports radio (throughout the day) ‘This is the Coast’ radio
Whitby Scooter Club Rally – Crescent Gardens
Pick a Pen – Capt Cook Area
Tuby’s Vintage Commercial Vehicles Display – West Cliff
Vintage & Post-War Motorcycles – Crescent Gardens
Monday:
Regatta Tombola – Near Bandstand
Paddy reporting on the live reports radio (throughout the day) ‘This is the Coast’ radio
Walking Floats & Fancy Dress Parade
Fun Fair
Fancy Dress Judging & Prize Giving – Near Royal Hotel,
Rowing Clubs Prize Giving – Abbey Wharf
Firework display
Where to stay
Whitby Holiday Park occupies a coastal location that affords guests easy access to and from Whitby’s town centre – perfect for enjoying the regatta and all the festivities on offer. We have a wide selection of accommodation to choose from, including sea view caravan and motorhome pitches and luxury glamping pods with private hot tubs.
To secure your holiday in Whitby, please book online or give our friendly reception team a call at 01947 602664.
For more information see the Whitby Regatta website or Facebook page
Photo credits:
Classic Cars - Doggstaves, Flickr
Fireworks - Carly-Jayne, Flickr