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Things to Do

The Yorkshire Coast is full of great things to do and see and this is our place to share what we all love about living here.

Dive into February Half Term

Dive into February Half Term

Living on the Yorkshire Coast allows us the ability to enjoy both the sea and the many local rivers and lakes for a paddle, a swim, or just to splash with the kids. Keeping our children safe in the water at whatever age is really important, so for this February half term, here at Team LYC, we're championing swimming across the Yorkshire Coast. Swimming has lots of health benefits (as well as being a great way to tire them out!), and there are so many options to choose from, with the majority being indoors, it's the perfect treat for the…
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Christmas Shows & Pantos

Christmas Shows & Pantos

For many of us, Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a trip to the theatre. Its a Christmas tradition must-do - "Oh no it isn't!"... "Oh yes it is!" Sorry I couldn't resist that one! Whatever your taste when it comes to theatre at Christmas, whether it's a big band special, a heart-warming children's story, a spooky tale or a cheesy, irreverent panto we have got it all on the Yorkshire Coast. Here's our quick summary of what to see this Christmas on the coast. The Spa, Bridlington More Details Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 13 December to 02 January When…
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Five New Year’s Eve Celebrations on the Yorkshire Coast

Five New Year’s Eve Celebrations on the Yorkshire Coast

As 2022 draws to a close, you may have already started planning to celebrate the start of 2023 in style, but did you know there are some great ways to spend New Year's Eve around the Yorkshire Coast? Whether you are a local resident or visiting the area, you're sure to find something that will fit your tastes and budget. Here are five ways to celebrate New Year's Eve along the Yorkshire Coast. BridlingtonWelcome in the New Year with a night of celebration and nostalgia at Bridlington Spa! This incredible 70s-themed show, Lost In Music, will transport you back in…
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Fun, Festive and Free Family Trails to do this Christmas

Fun, Festive and Free Family Trails to do this Christmas

If you are looking for something fun, festive and to do with the kids this Christmas, why not take the kids on a High Street Safari! This year, colourful characters have been hidden around towns across the Yorkshire Coast, just waiting to be discovered. Every time you find one of these cute and mischievous characters, you can simply tap your phone against their picture or scan the QR code to unlock a different part of the Christmas story, "The Lost Toys". The trail starts today, so we hope you have a great time seeking out the characters here are the…
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Top 5 Bonfire Night Celebrations

Top 5 Bonfire Night Celebrations

Once Halloween is over we can all quickly look forward to Bonfire night, the blazing fire, enjoying hot food in the cold night air, sparklers and of course the fireworks display. Here's our Top 5 displays from across the Yorkshire Coast to celebrate safely in 2023. Ship Inn, Sewerby This is a free, charity Bonfire Night event with gates opening at 5pm. No ticket is required but donations to both charities are welcomed. The bonfire is lit from 6.30pm, fireworks at 7.30pm with free car parking in Sewerby Hall Car Park and lots of delicious food on offer from the…
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The Odyssey Embarks

The Odyssey Embarks

On Thursday 3rd November Whitby will be illuminated as ‘The Odyssey Embarks’ lights up the night sky. Created by the team at Animated Objects, the Scarborough-based Theatre Company, and supported by the Yorkshire Coast BID, ‘The Odyssey Embarks’ recognises the next point in the story, which sees Odysseus setting off on his return journey home. The event will feature amazing illuminated lanterns of all shapes and sizes on a trail around the Dock End area of the town. The Endeavour will be lit up with special video projections on its side, plus there will also be Odysseus’ ship and themed selfie areas to…
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Top 10 Sunday Lunch Spots

Top 10 Sunday Lunch Spots

Now the Autumnal weather is drawing in it's time to wear your woollies, light the fire and feast on a comforting roast every Sunday. We're keen cooks here at Team LYC but Sunday lunch out is a real treat (perhaps it's the washing up that makes us keen) so we've put together a list of great places set in our picturesque villages across the Yorkshire Coast to try for a slap-up roast when making it yourself seems a little too much. Hare and Hounds, Hawsker Located in the lovely village of Hawsker just three miles from Whitby is the Hare…
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Giant event coming to Brid Spa this October!

Giant event coming to Brid Spa this October!

The Trojan Wars raged on for over a decade…Only the hero Odysseus had a plan to bring the conflict to an end.He had visions of a giant horse – capable of carrying a deadly secret. But the story has moved on with the passage of time. How can the horse bring this version of the war to an end? Visit the mighty beast as it takes shape on the Yorkshire Coast, a giant biodegradable sculpture like the world has never witnessed before. Made by communities on the coast and brought together to tower above the heads of visitors at Bridlington…
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A Very Simple Guide to Fossils on the Yorkshire Coast

A Very Simple Guide to Fossils on the Yorkshire Coast

If you are passionate about fossil hunting and geology on The Yorkshire Coast this very simple guide is probably not for you (but feel free to share your passion with us). This guide is intended for those of you who are new to the subject. Maybe you've sometimes picked up a rock and looked at the strange patterns on it and just wondered 'What made this?" or "How did this get here?" and "Why are there so many of them on The Yorkshire Coast?" If that's you, read on... Let's start with a diagram, it is really hard to get…
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Event Cancellations

Event Cancellations

Following the extremely sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II yesterday, there will be changes to events which have been scheduled to take place, as the nation enters a national period of mourning. We offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family for this great loss. Here is the current list of events which have been postponed. Bridlington Super Soapbox Challenge: September 11th This event will be rescheduled and a new date announced shortly when the organisers have had full sight of the necessary protocols and made all of the necessary arrangements. The Scarborough Goldwing Light…
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