If you love good food, seasonal markets and Yorkshire’s cosy coastal charm, the next year is packed with brilliant events. Whether you’re camping, glamping with a hot tub or touring in your campervan at Prospect House Farm, these food and drink festivals give you the perfect excuse to explore, taste and wander, then return to the peace of the countryside afterwards.
It’s a Yorkshire food lover’s paradise. Get them in your diary quick.
What’s Coming Up Soon
Malton Christmas Market (Sat 5 December to Sun 6 December 2025)
Start your Christmas shopping surrounded by some of Yorkshire’s finest independent makers and festive market stalls. Wander for gifts, enjoy free entry and parking and soak up the atmosphere. With live brass bands, street performers and a traditional Christmas funfair. Malton is a gorgeous town and if the weather a bit rainy head to the shops, they’re just as good as the market.
Malton Christmas Market
Whitby Restaurant Week (Mon 2 – Sun 8 March 2026)
Whitby Restaurant Week returns with restaurants, cafés and pubs offering set-price menus from £10–£30. It’s a brilliant opportunity to sample new spots or enjoy old favourites without breaking the bank. More details will be released nearer the date.
Whitby Restaurant Week
Filey Food and Drink Festival – 4 dates across the year
(Sat 4 and Sun 5 April 2026)
(Sat 6 and Sun 7 June 2026)
(Sat 8 and Sun 9 August 2026)
(Sat 10 and Sun 11 October 2026)
With more than 65 plus stalls. Filey Food Festival celebrates the best of Yorkshire produce. From seafood and cheeses to cakes, chocolates, chutneys and more. Add global street food, a Yorkshire real ale bar and plenty of artisan spirits, and it’s the perfect day out by the sea. We truly recommend this one, it’s a great day out.
Filey Food & Drink Festival
Scarborough Food and Drink Festival (Sat 11 and Sun 12 April 2026)
Scarborough Food and Drink Festival is set for a fantastic weekend of flavour. Enjoy gourmet bites, tasty drinks and a huge mix of stalls, plus fun fairground rides for all ages. Join the action at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre for a perfect blend of foodie favourites and family fun.
Scarborough Food & Drink Festival
Whitby Fish and Ships Festival (Sat 16 – Sun 17 May 2026)
Whitby Fish and Ships celebrates the town’s proud fishing heritage with chef demos, fish craft sessions, live music, family entertainment, free craft activities and local exhibitors. Set across marquees on Whitby’s Marina Front each May, it’s a vibrant mix of food, history, music and hands-on fun for all ages.
Malton Food Festivals
Worth a mention because they were held monthly, but the 2026 dates are unannounced due to a change in how they are running it. We’ll update once we know more.
Vist Malton – What’s On
And Looking Ahead to Festive 2026…
With 2026 ending much like 2025, you can expect:
• Whitby Christmas Market (mid-Nov)
• Scarborough Sparkle (late Nov)
• Christmas Makers Market (mid-Nov)
Full exact dates for late 2026 are usually confirmed mid-year, but they follow the same structure annually.
Why These Festivals Pair Perfectly with a Stay at Prospect House Farm
Whether you’re:
• Craving a romantic glamping pod with a private hot tub,
• Camping with a crackling campfire, or
• Touring in your campervan,
…these festivals give you something extra to plan your trip around.
You’ll love them because:
• They’re all within easy reach: Scarborough, Filey, Whitby, York.
• They run through every season, so you can visit any time of year.
• They fit perfectly with a lazy, unhurried break. Taste, explore, relax.
• You get the best of both worlds — festival energy paired with countryside calm.
After a day of sampling street food and sipping local drinks, there’s nothing like returning to your lodge’s hot tub. Or maybe your tent’s firepit here on the campsite is more your thing. Perhaps your campervan’s cosy setup under big Yorkshire skies.
The food and drinks festivals held up and down the coast are an experience. And we’ll sure you’ll find more then you bargained for with all the towns have to offer. We really do recommend you visit. Best of all most of them are near a beach so it’s a win win. Tasty food, sea air, and sand between your toes.
