The FREE, 2-day festival has grown to become one of the most popular annual events on the East Yorkshire coast and 2025 is its 10th year anniversary.

Don’t miss the fun on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May 2025.

Some of the world’s largest inflatable kites will take to the skies above the dramatic cliffs of the East Yorkshire coast to mark the 10th anniversary of Bridlington Kite Festival.

From enormous flying frogs to sky-high snakes, large leaping lizards to a whopping whale and huge cute teddy bears, dozens of exotic inflatables will add a splash of colour to the cliff tops above the popular seaside resort of Bridlington.

Year-on-year a number of internationally-renowned kite experts return to provide spectacular displays for thousands of spectators over the weekend.

There will be professional demonstrations and visitors can have a go with kites available for loan during supervised sessions. There will also be the popular parachuting teddy bear drop sessions.

Alongside the kites there will be food, drink and charity stalls, fairground rides and children’s entertainment – making it an action packed, fun filled, free festival for all the family.

Admission FREE.

Kite flying programme

This programme is subject to having suitable wind and weather conditions and may be subject to change. Listen to the commentator’s announcements for updates.

Commentators: Dave Holt and Duncan Brown

Throughout the day you will see some of the world’s largest kites, along with assorted animals and other fabulous creations.

09:45 Pilots’ Safety Meeting at PA Box (Saturday only)
10:00 The Quad Mob – Josh Mitcheson, Chris Purssell, Harry Neale and Matt Constable
10:20 Pallas Family Flyers – Two-line kite display to music
10:40 Team Orion – John Whymark, Johnny Savage and Ian Duncalf
11:00 Graham Lockwood – One-man, multiple kites
11:00 Teddy Bear Drop – (11.00-12.30)
11:20 Nasaman – Keith with his quad-line kite
11:40 Josh Mitcheson – Two-line kite display
12:00 Team Orion – John Whymark, Johnny Savage and Ian Duncalf
12:20 Rainbow Deltas – Chance for children to fly a kite
12:50 Chinese Dragon – Flown by Tom Potts and Melissa Simpkins
13:20 The Quad Mob – Josh Mitcheson, Chris Purssell, Harry Neale and Matt Constable
13:40 Pallas Family Flyers – Two-line kite display to music
14:00 Team Orion – John Whymark, Johnny Savage and Ian Duncalf
14.00 Teddy Bear Drop – (14.00-16.30)
14:20 Graham Lockwood – One-man, multiple kites
14:40 The Quad Mob – Josh Mitcheson, Chris Purssell, Harry Neale and Matt Constable
15:00 Pallas Family Flyers – Two-line kite display to music
15:20 Team Orion – John Whymark, Johnny Savage and Ian Duncalf
15:40 Josh Mitcheson – Two-line kite display
16:00 The Quad Mob – Josh Mitcheson, Chris Purssell, Harry Neale and Matt Constable
16:20 Pallas Family Flyers – Two-line kite display to music
16:40 Mega Fly – Four-line kites to close the festival.

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Free, fun, family day out!

Details

Date: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May, 2025.
Time: 10am until 5pm.
Location: Sewerby Cliff Top, near Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO15 1ER.
What3words: kick.action.larger
Admission: FREE.
Dogs: Welcome on leads.

Car parking:

The nearest car parks to Bridlington Kite Festival are:

• Sewerby Picnic Car Park, Sewerby Road, Bridlington, YO15 1ER.
• Limekiln Lane Car Park, Limekiln Lane, Bridlington, YO15 2LX.

Pay and display charges apply. Cash or card payments. You are advised to download the MiPermit app in advance to pay by card.

East Riding Council Car Park Finder

Please do not park on the grass verges, double yellow lines or in front of residents’ driveways.

No public parking in Bondville Model Village car park, Sewerby Hall & Gardens car park or Sewerby Methodist Church car park – customers only.

Disabled parking: designated disabled bays in Sewerby Picnic Car Park, spaces will adhere to Pay & Display rules, access to Kite Festival will be via grass, additional designated disabled bays on North Marine Drive.

Coach parking: there is parking for 30 coaches in Limekiln Lane Coach Park, Limekiln Lane, Bridlington, YO15 2LX. This is a long stay, 24-hour coach park, parking charges apply.

For further details visit the Car park finder on the council’s main website.

Land Train: iconic land trains run every 30 minutes from East Riding Leisure to Sewerby Hall & Gardens. There is a special stop next to the Kite Festival field. There is space for one wheelchair or one pushchair in the end carriage. Charges apply.

Pedestrian access: on foot along the coastal footpath from Bridlington, Sewerby, Danes Dyke, South Landing or Flamborough.

Facilities

• Refreshments: a wide range of street food and drink stalls. Picnics welcome.
• Seating: picnic tables (limited)
• Toilets: portable units on site.
• First Aid: on site.
• Entertainment: small children’s fun fair, demonstrations, have-a-go sessions, family entertainment and activities.
• Stalls: kites for sale and local charity stalls.
• Lost children’s point: on site.

Accommodation

Visit visiteastyorkshire.co.uk for accommodation inspiration or Bridlington Tourist Information Centre, Bridlington Spa, South Marine Drive, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO15 3JH.

Tel: (01482) 391634
Email: bridlington.tic@eastriding.gov.uk

No overnight camping permitted.
No barbeques permitted.
No alcohol on site.
No drone zone.
Dogs must be kept on leads.