Stand-out events include a new festival in Whitby inspired by the storytellers past and present who have fallen under the town’s spell, and Scarborough hosting the national Armed Forces Day event for the first time.
5. Outdoors
Wild Challenge at Easter, Bempton Cliffs, near Bridlington, Saturday April 4 to Sunday April 19 Calling all fun-loving families. Visit Bempton Cliffs and do the Puffin Trail, watch thousands of seabirds on the cliffs, or armed with a Discovery Backback, see what mini-beasts you can find along the Nature Trail. These activities count towards your Wild Challenge. From April, the puffins arrive at Bempton Cliffs, the best place to see these cute creatures in mainland Britain. Admission charges apply Photo: staff
6. Great read
Books by the Beach, various locations in Scarborough, Friday April 24 to Sunday April 26 Annual literature fest. Guests this year include Scarborough-based Egyptologist Joann Fletcher, Baroness Kate Fall. former Deputy Chief of Staff to David Cameron and comedian and author Jenny Eclair. Tickets available from the Stephen Joseph Theatre. Photo: third party
7. Goths in Whitby
Tomorrows Ghosts Gothic Festival, Whitby Pavilion, Friday April 24 to Sunday April 26 Tomorrows Ghosts Festival is a celebration of all things Gothic while embracing a wide range of alternative culture. The Festival aims to host both established and up and coming bands to reflect the diversity of the goth and alternative music scene as well as diversifying into film, art and spoken word. Photo: staff
8. Bike racing
Festival of Speed, Olivers Mount, Scarborough
From 25 April, a powerbike Festival of Speed for the summer, Marvel at the worlds top motorcyclists as they race around Englands only natural road-race circuit, known as miniature TT by the seaside. Photo: staff