Whitehaven festival

[Bluejon]

Originally Posted by Canonite

Is this the Maritime Festival?
Last one I went to was in 2000 I think. We had a flyover from the Lancaster and two Spitfire aircraft.
I was sat on the Parton cliff top where the Sea King was doing rides and the sound was amazing.

I have a visit planned but may bring it forward as the kids will love it.

Hi Alan,

More or less the same,just a slight difference in the naming,when it was the Maritime Festival,it was a bi-annual event,now held annually.

This years event is advertised as the best one so far eg;

4 Tall ships moored in the harbour

Royal Navy Vessels,military aircraft in attendance

The Red arrows display Sunday Afternoon

Food stalls, New Car dealer stands, fun fairs for the kids,the Workington Lifeboat is usually there,giving rides around the harbour,also Titan,the World famous Robot & much more.

Entertainment,Pre-booking is required,although probably all booked up now,but only play in a fenced off car park adjacent to Harbour can be heard around the harbour,this year we have performing;

McFly
Les McKeown's Bay City Rollers
Alvin Stardust

On Friday Evening around 22-30 - 22-45,a huge firework display.

The classic car event is a small local affair arranged by local enthusiasts,this year have the use for Saturday & Sunday of the Market Square,adjacent to the Harbour.

As stated in Jan's original post there is usually no private car parking around the harbour area during the Festival,however,anyone taking part in the classic car event,incidently,this is an event apart from the Festival,may make use of the parking in the market area,whilst taking in the the facilities of the Festival.

If you or any of your Yorkie Colleagues are interested in taking part could you let Jan or I know in the Cumbria Section,by Wed at latest,so we can let them know who maybe attending.

As a footnote,we have been advised,for anyone attending either Sat,Sun or both,could cars be on the Market Square for 09-00 each or either day,

Just Leaves Jan & I to say,many thanks to for your possible interest with this & look forward to possibly seeing you over the weekend.

Very Best Regards.

Jan & John.