Crowds turn out to enjoy colourful spectacle at Bridlington Kite Festival

Visitors to Sewerby Fields, on the north side of Bridlington, saw their spirits soar thanks to some of the world’s largest and most impressive flying inflatables.

The annual Bridlington Kite Festival returned to its traditional May weekend after being staged in September last year. Kites of all descriptions, sizes and colours took to the air last weekend (Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22) with thousands attending the event.

Andrew Beattie, a member of the Northern Kite Group, prepares his kites for the day along with his dog Kate. Photo by James Hardistyplaceholder image
Andrew Beattie, a member of the Northern Kite Group, prepares his kites for the day along with his dog Kate. Photo by James Hardisty

Organised by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s events team, along with the Northern Kite Group, the festival returned in all its glory in its usual spot with a full line-up of big, and small, kites, along with street food stalls, fairground rides and children’s entertainment.

Andy and Anne De Sadeleer, from Filey, are pictured with their whale kites. Picture by James Hardistyplaceholder image
Andy and Anne De Sadeleer, from Filey, are pictured with their whale kites. Picture by James Hardisty
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