Staithes arts and heritage festival once again reeled in the crowds. photos: Richard Ponterplaceholder image
Staithes arts and heritage festival once again reeled in the crowds. photos: Richard Ponter

PICTURES SPECIAL: Staithes welcomes thousands over weekend to annual arts festival

By Duncan Atkins
Published 14th Sep 2026, 11:53 GMT
Updated 14th Sep 2026, 11:54 GMT

The seaside village of Staithes welcomed thousands of visitors this weekend as 113 artists exhibited across 67 venues in the annual festival of heritage and arts.

Visitors browsed various works of art across a multitude of media in cottages, galleries, studios and community venues, with heritage talks, music and workshops adding to the fun.

Photographer Richard Ponter went along to capture the weekend on camera.

People faving fun. photo: Richard Ponter

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People faving fun. photo: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter

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Bird's eye view of the festivities! photo: Richard Ponter

10. Staithes Art Festival

Bird's eye view of the festivities! photo: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter

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Paleo Artist James Makay working on his latest painting. photo: Richard Ponter

11. Staithes Art Festival

Paleo Artist James Makay working on his latest painting. photo: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter

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Artist Charlotte Willoughby Paul with her artwork. photo: Richard Ponter

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Artist Charlotte Willoughby Paul with her artwork. photo: Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter

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