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Whitby Folk Week '12

last updated : Tue 27th Mar 12
 
Date:  Saturday 18th - Friday 24th August 12
Location:  Whitby, North Yorkshire (30+ venues) - MAP
Cost:  buy tickets early bird full adult season ticket £138 (£178 with camping)
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Whitby Folk Week is a long-standing celebration of the traditional music, dance and song of the British Isles has taken on the trappings of a tradition in its own right. With over 600 events covering workshops, concerts, singarounds, dances, sessions, street entertainment and the extensive 'fringe' events that blossom spontaneously. The event has moved in the festival calendar to now take place from Thursday 18th to Wednesday 24th August 2012.

Line-up

Guests include Alison McMorland & Geordie McIntyre, Blackbeards Teaparty, Bobbie Ritchie, Bryony Griffith & Will Hampson, Chris Miles, Colin Hume, Craig Morgan Robson, Dampiers Round, Dan Quinn, Dave Turner, Elaine Meechan & Kathryn Dunphy, Gareth Kiddier, Grace Notes, Hilary Herbert, Ian Russell, Iris Bishop, James Fagan & Nancy Kerr, Janet Russell, Jerry O'Reilly, Jess & Richard Arrowsmith, John Conolly, John Meechan, Johnny Handle & Chris Hendry, Ken Hall & Peta Webb, Martyn Harvey, Martyn Wyndham Read, Mick Ryan & Paul Downes, Nic Broadbridge, Pete & Sue Coe, Ruth & Sadie Price, Sandra Kerr, Simon Doyle & Family, Steve Turner, Stradivarious, The Askews, The Falconers, Tony Foxworthy, Weston CDB, Will Duke, Will Hall, Bagpuss (Sandra Kerr), Debbie McClatchey, INPO, Jezz Lowe & Bad Pennies, Peggy Seeger, Pete Shepheard & Arthur Watson, The Hut People, The Spiers Family, The Wilsons, Vick Swan & Jonny Dyer, Alistair Anderson, Brian Doyle, Bryan Gear & Violet Tulloch (Shetland), Bob Pegg, Chrissy Thomas, Dave Burland, Derek Gifford, Dave Towsend, Doc Rowe, Eamonn O'Brophy, Gordon Tyrrall, Grace Toland, Brian Doyle, Hissyfit, John Faulkner, Jim Woodland, Keith Donnelly, Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner, Maggie Boyle, Mike O'Connor, Notts Alliance, Nick Hennessey, Robin Garside, Stanley Accrington, Steve Tilston, Sid Kipper, Taffy Thomas, Tommy McCarthy, Tom Paley, Workshy Profts, 422, The Wrigley Sisters (Orkney), Will Noble, Tom Goodall, and Roisin Murray.

Tickets

Early bird ticket prices before 1st May are £138 for a full adult season ticket (£178 with camping). Senior/Student tickets are priced at £104 (£134 with camping), and junior tickets for 11 to 16 year olds (under 11s admitted free with ticket holders at most general events but must pay a nominal charge at children's events) are priced at £69 (£89 with camping). Ticket prices will increase on the 1st May and again on the 1st August.

Day tickets are priced from £24 to £44 for an adult day ticket.

To buy tickets online, click here.

Camping

A temporary campsite will be in operation for the week of the Whitby Folk Week at the Whitby Community College, and will be open from 12 noon on Friday 17th August until close at 16.00 on Saturday 25th August 2012.

There are a limited number of pitches available to visitors who are in the town for the folk festival. They do not have to be ticket holders, dancers or associated with the festival but have an interest in the event and stay in Whitby for that reason. The site is not open to the general public for ad hoc camping, and all pitches will have to be pre booked.

The ground is flat; short grassed and has easy access. It has indoor toilets, hot showers and fresh water tap. It does not have electric hook ups. Stewards are on site 24 hour a day for the whole period but are not responsible for personal property or possessions. The Campsite is within easy walking distance from the town centre and a short walk from the main festival venues and office.

Dogs are allowed on the campsite but must be on a leash at all times, under control and cleaned up after. They must not be left unattended at any time during the day or night. Three Night Minimum Booking for the First Weekend. Please note: You must pay a pitch fee for each tent, caravan or campervan as well as a camping fee for each person or dog.

More info

There are plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars, and real-ale pubs.

More information will be here when available.


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