A good sized pavilion for Whitby for all the folk, goth, jazz, etc festivals they put on. I was at…read morea Streetchoir festival myself and this was a good place for the festival base. They have a theatre, a cinema, a cafe, a bar, a conference space and various other spaces. Plus the view of the beach is fantastic and there are steps in the building that lead to the path to the beach. Although this did lead to ditching a boring session and having a paddle and loaf on the beach instead.

This is a magnificent entertainment complex, exhibition centre and theatre…read more Originally an impressive home, the first owner added a theatre for his Gaiety Girl wife. It has been improved many times since with vast entertainment and display areas added. I have only had experience when Whitby Folk Festival virtually take over the complex for one week in August. Wonderful dance and music sessions in the Exhibition Hall and the downstairs pavilion hall and top class performances in the theatre. All ground floor areas have dedicated bars with a good selection of drinks and the main area has a cafe/coffee bar which serves a wide variety of snacks and meals at the appropriate times. The views over the sea are spectacular I am told this is one of the few places in Britain one can actually watch the sun come up and go down over the sea and I can well believe it, having seen some spectacular sunsets and dawns.

I have been to Leeds Festival about five times and it's one of my favourite times of the year! The…read morefestival takes part on August bank holiday weekend, with an early entry ticket permitting access to the campsite as early as the Wednesday, and the festival ending on Monday morning. The music is on on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday, usually from about midday till 11pm ish. Not only is there music but also comedians and sometimes films are shown. There are also various DJ sets/music tents on an evening as well as different bars-it all varies year on year. The festival area consists of different campsite areas, the carparks, and then the arena itself. There's quite a lot of camping space however if you don't get there that early it can be difficult to get a decent space. The arena contains all the different stages, loads of food vans/counters, bars, and rides. The cost of Leeds Fest goes up every year but it's about £200 now for a weekend of camping and seeing loads of bands and things. It's not bad value but it is creeping up a lot. I love Leeds fest as it's a fun weekend full of music, friends, camping, drinking, and laughing.

An amazing music festival that you should definately go to if you live up North! It's a great…read moreatmosphere and always gets good bands in their line up! It's not that far from Leeds City Centre, but traffic can be well bad so get there early as poss. I saw soooooo many people just chilling out on their bonnets of their cars this year in the queue to get there, but then again that's part of the fun!! It's over £100 for the weekend ticket, can't remember how much more, but it's well worth it! Don't go for just a day unless you HATE camping, because you pay quite a bit more to just go for a day and the music alone is worth staying for!!

I am not really into folk but it is such a fun atmosphere I am sure anyone can enjoy it…read more This long-standing celebration of the traditional music, dance and song of the British Isles has taken on the trappings of a tradition in its own right. With over 600 events covering workshops, concerts, singarounds, dances, sessions, street entertainment and the extensive 'fringe' events that blossom spontaneously The famous Whitby Folk Week. The approx. 600 events on offer range from public dance displays to major dances and concerts. Full programme of workshops in most folk related topics / instruments / types of dance, both at beginner and higher level. Extensive children's programmeSeven days of dancing in the streets, music and singing in the pubs, concerts and dances until late into the night, and a whole lot more. Seven days of meeting old friends and making new ones. Altogether, Whitby Folk Week is a good reason for heading to the north east of England in late August each year and exploring Whitby too. Expensive to mind my though unless you are really into it. Price: £128 - Adult season ticket, £96 - Senior/Student season ticket, £64 - Junior season ticket

An excellent review - this is the second year I've missed the Whitby Folk Week and I'm having…read moreserious withdrawal symptoms. Anyone interested in good music, good dancing and enjoying themselves should visit at some point. As to the cost - the season ticket covers you for all workshops throughout the week and every concert you can get to - possibly saving more than you paid for it! The workshops are interesting for all - My first visit, I started to learn to play the fiddle, never having touched one before. Also bear in mind that all the street entertainment and pub singing sessions are free.

Driffield Showground hosts regular fayres, festivals, rallyes, markets and country shows…read more The Driffield show is the main event, held every July. There are also monthly Famrer's Markets on Saturday mornings and other attractions such as steam exhibitions in the summer months.

I love the goth weekend despite not being a goth…read more The community is so friendly and accepting. Everyone talks and are happy to discuss their clothing. As an autistic person, crowds can be tricky but everyone is accepting. It feels like a super safe atmosphere.

Twice a year Whitby has weekends when the place is overun with Goths. You can go to the event which…read morehas great bands or just go and stare at the insanity and the wonderful outfits. It is like the world of the undead has risen. The origins of WGW lie in an ad hoc meeting of around forty pen-pals who had met through NME and which was arranged in 1994.It states that Whitby was chosen for its Dracula connections, although probably more so because this had already fostered a sense of acceptance on the part of locals and businesses rather than any inherent romanticism regarding the location. The festival was held yearly until 1997, when it became twice-yearly, now held in April and October. It has since grown into one of the most popular gothic events in the world, attracting attendees from across the UK and around the world. Most of the events are held at the town's 1,000 capacity Whitby Spa Pavilion (known just as 'The spa', this is also where the 'Goth Market' is held), however, other venues such as The Metropole Hotel are used for overspill and The Resolution Pub for unofficial events. Although referred to as a weekend it includes events during the day on Friday and Saturday as well as fringe events on the Thursday, Sunday and Monday. It sells out fast so tickets need to be bought online well in advance.

A great weekend for all the family. Held over 4 days in a 6 fields just outside pickering. There is…read morea fair, stalls and many displays. Camp there and you are in for a treat. At night the fair comes to life and there are bands on in the main bar. The displays of steam engines, vintage cars and machinery is brilliant fun and there are so many stalls, and a car boot type of field. Just wear old clothes, because the steam and dust in the field make you filthy. Plenty of eating places(and drinking). I wouldnt miss it

Knaresborough turns pink in August for The Knaresborough Festival of Entertainment and…read moreVisual Arts (FEVA) feva 2009 will run from Friday 14 to Sunday 23 August Check out the website for more info http://www.knaresborough.co.uk/festival/

I love shopping in boots and seeing what bargains I can get using the many vouchers they send out…read moreto loyalty card holders. I buy all my contact lense solutions in boots and earn enough points in a year to get at least £100 worth of solutions free which is an amazing saving. I think the Scarborough boots is quite a nice size and does have an extensive range although it does miss out on some of the high end range you get in the bigger stores. They're frequent 3 for 2 offers are not to be missed as they make their products more than reasonably priced. Boots is one of my main christmas shopping haunts, the bonus points weekend when all the 3 for 2s are on is the time I get most of my shopping done.