Bridlington Kite Festival 2025 to celebrate its 10th anniversary this May
Bridlington Kite Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary this year as the fun, family, friendly festival returns to Sewerby on the East Yorkshire coast.
Some of the world’s largest inflatable kites will take to the skies over the weekend of Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th May.
Organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Visit East Yorkshire events team, kites of all shapes, sizes and colours will fly high in the sky from 10am to 5pm over Bridlington Bay.
From big, beautiful bears to swaying, slithering snakes, dozens of interesting inflatable kites will add a splash of colour to the clifftops at Sewerby.
Year on year internationally renowned kite experts provide amazing displays for thousands of spectators. Alongside the professional demonstrations, the popular parachuting teddy bear drops will be back.
Visitors can also have-a-go with loaned kites during supervised sessions or buy their own from the kite stalls.
There will be street food vendors and dessert stalls. There will also be beverage stands, ice cream vans, fairground rides, facepainting, giant bubble fun, a free bootcamp challenge and freefall inflatables, plus other family entertainment and activities.
The Kite Festival is hosting three charity stalls, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Bridlington Sea Cadets; each of which makes an important contribution to the local area.
Admission to the event is free and dogs on leads are welcome.
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.
The nearest car parks are Sewerby Picnic Car Park on Sewerby Road and Limekiln Lane Car Park on Limekiln Lane.
You are advised to download the MiPermit app in advance to pay by card.
Visitors can also arrive on the land train which runs between Sewerby Hall and Gardens and Bridlington leisure centre every half an hour.
Bridlington Kite Festival is one of the biggest annual events organised by the council and helps to boost the East Yorkshire economy.
The event is held in partnership with The Northern Kite Group, which formed in 1978, and has members across the country.
Adam Toes, tourism, events and projects manager at Visit East Yorkshire said: “We are thrilled to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Bridlington Kite Festival.
‘’This event has grown into a beloved tradition, bringing together families and kite enthusiasts from all over to enjoy the spectacular displays and vibrant atmosphere.
“Bridlington Kite Festival brings a real boost to the area, and we look forward to another fantastic weekend filled with fun and unforgettable memories.”
Sewerby Methodist Church
A Friendly Welcome Awaits You At Sewerby Methodist Church Café.
Our Church Hall will be open to the public for the sale of refreshments on the Saturday from 10am – 4pm and on Sunday from noon – 4pm.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Toilets are available at the above times.
Website: sewerbymethodists.org.uk
