Whitby's Christmas Festival made for a wonderful festive weekend.

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IN PICTURES: Whitby's Christmas Market gets yuletide season under way

By Duncan Atkins

Published 20th Nov 2023, 11:01 GMT

Updated 20th Nov 2023, 11:50 GMT

Whitby’s Christmas Market brought in the shoppers as hundreds of people visited the trade stalls and enjoyed live entertainments throughout the weekend.

A lights switch-on was performed by five-year-old Judith Aconley, who won the primary schools’ Christmas card compeititon, and Whitby Town Football Club captain Dan Rowe.

1. Whitby's Christmas Festival

Switching on of Whitby's Christmas lights with Christmas card competition winner Judith Aconley, Whitby Town skipper Dan Rowe and Mayor Bob Dalrymple. Photo: Brian Murfield