Moonlight on the Lake cancelled in Scarborough due to Storm Boelo winds
The incredibly popular Moonlight on the Lake event, held in Peasholm Park in Scarborough, has been cancelled at short notice due the predicted intense winds caused by Storm Boelo.
Moonlight on the Lake is an annual event that is transforms Peasholm Pak into a magical landscape as hundreds of handmade lanterns and illuminations reflect on the surface of the water. It is organised by North Yorkshire Council, working in partnership with Animated Objects. The event was due to take place on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Council said: “Due to the deteriorating weather forecast and increasingly windy conditions, Moonlight on
the Lake at Peasholm Park, in Scarborough, has been cancelled on safety grounds.
“With gusts forecast to reach unsafe levels, the safety of our visitors, volunteers and staff must remain our highest priority.
“We know this news will be disappointing and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, it will also not be possible to reschedule the event which was due to be held this evening and tomorrow evening (October 23 and 24).
“All ticket holders will receive an email advising them of the cancellation, along with an automatic refund, which will be processed within the next 10 days.
“Thank you for your understanding and continued support.”
Earlier today (October 23), the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds which will affect the entire Yorkshire coast, including Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington.
The warning is in place from 12pm tomorrow (October 24) until 9pm Sunday (October 25). Visit Storm Boelo: Yellow weather warning for strong winds across Scarborough, Whitby and Bridlington for more information.