Vale head apartment, whitby

31/08/2026

Downton Abbey and Paddington star Hugh Bonneville to join Whitby Lit Fest as surprise headline guest

30/08/2026

Last minute Whitby availability 🌊

We’ve got some last minute availability at our apartment in Whitby from 31st August – 5th September.

2 bedrooms, parking, dog friendly and just a short walk into Whitby.

Happy to do a last minute deal for any of the available dates.

Just drop me a DM if you fancy a few days away and I’ll send you a price

17/08/2026

We have last minute availability for the 19th & 20th August and 5 nights from 31st August.

Get in touch for prices

14/08/2026

Hairy Bikers star Si King is heading to Whitby for Lit Fest 2026 📚🍴

Whitby is preparing to welcome a huge line-up of authors, broadcasters and performers this November as Whitby Lit Fest returns from 19th to 22nd November 2026.

More than 50 author events are expected across the four-day festival, with one of this year’s headline guests set to be Si King of the Hairy Bikers.

Si will appear with his first solo cookbook, Proper Home Cooking, sharing stories from his life, his career on screen and his years spent travelling on the road.

Also joining the programme is internationally acclaimed novelist John Boyne, author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, who will appear in conversation with broadcaster and novelist Steph McGovern to discuss his latest novel, The Weight of Angels.

With bestselling writers, broadcasters, actors, historians, poets and performers all heading to the Yorkshire coast, Whitby Lit Fest 2026 is shaping up to be one of the town’s biggest literary weekends yet.

📅 19th–22nd November 2026
🎟️ Tickets are expected to go on sale in early September

11/08/2026

We still have availability for this and it sounds fantastic.

Whitby is preparing to welcome some of the biggest names in books, broadcasting, food, and entertainment as Whitby Lit Fest returns from 19th to 22nd November 2026.

Over four days, the festival will offer more than 50 author events, celebrating novels, poetry, history, food, performance, and storytelling in the town that inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

The 2026 line-up already features Ann Cleeves, Joanne Harris, Mark Billingham, Dr Sian Williams, Greta Scacchi, Si King, and Corinne Bailey Rae, with many more names to come.

One of this year’s headliners is John Boyne, the internationally acclaimed author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. He will talk about his new novel, The Weight of Angels, with broadcaster and novelist Steph McGovern.

Si King, known from the Hairy Bikers, will share food and stories at the festival. He will talk about his first solo cookbook, Proper Home Cooking, and share highlights from his career.

📅 Whitby Lit Fest: 19th to 22nd November 2026
🎟️ Tickets are expected to be available in early September.

With best-selling authors, broadcasters, actors, historians, poets, and performers coming to Whitby, this year’s festival is set to be a major event.

23/07/2026

Book early and save 15%

22/07/2026

🌊 Whitby, we’re on our way! 💙
Join us from Wednesday 29th July to Sunday 2nd August for our Celebrating Yorkshire Artisan Market in the beautiful coastal town of Whitby.
Discover an incredible collection of talented Yorkshire artists, makers, designers, and artisan food producers, all showcasing the very best our county has to offer. From handcrafted jewellery and fused glass to stunning artwork, metalwork, delicious local treats and so much more, there’s something special waiting to be discovered.
Whether you’re enjoying a seaside stroll, visiting for a day out, or soaking up Whitby’s unique charm, be sure to stop by, meet the makers, and support local independent businesses.
📍 Whitby
📅 Wednesday 29th July – Sunday 2nd August
🎟️ Free to visit
Come and celebrate Yorkshire’s creativity by the sea – we can’t wait to welcome you! 💙✨
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22/07/2026

We only have 5 nights left in August 16th-21st. Grab it while you can.