Redcar Kite Festival: A Sky-High Spectacle!

Redcar Kite Festival returns to Majuba Beach on 14-15 June! This free, family-friendly event features giant kites soaring on sea breezes, creating a spectacular display of colour and movement.  

Once again, Redcar’s skies will come alive as some of the world’s largest and most spectacular kites take flight. Watch in awe as the wind off the sea sends these giant inflatables, stunt kites, and rainbow deltas soaring in a mesmerizing display of colour and movement. 

Each day, the Northern Kite Group will wow crowds with: 

• Kite displays set to music 
• Stunt kites and kite ballet 
• A magnificent Chinese dragon 
• Inflatable kites and a chance for kids to fly their own Rainbow Delta 

(Times may vary with wind conditions.) 

Beyond the skies, enjoy free workshops in Marquees-by-the-Sea, featuring kite making, science fun, and creative crafts. 

Magical Walkabout Performers - Look out for Cali & Mali, the friendly stilt-walking octopi, and Captain Barnacle. Spot Captain Monty Montague and his water-skiing wife, Minty, and don’t miss Nimbus & Cumulus, the Cloud Travellers, gliding through the festival with music and dance. 

And finally enjoy a full music programme and a street food market featuring delicious treats from local and regional vendors who will be serving up everything from gourmet burgers to sweet treats.

This spring and summer, Redcar & Cleveland is alive with must-see experiences and exciting events for all ages!  

Food lovers can indulge in the Saltburn Food Festival in July, celebrating the best of local and regional cuisine.  

For families, Between the Tides, Redcar’s free outdoor festival - offers a spectacular mix of street theatre, puppetry, circus, dance, storytelling, and music.  

Beyond the events, Redcar Beach & Esplanade is perfect for a classic seaside day out, with mini-golf, play areas, and delicious ice cream by the coast and don’t forget to visit the worlds oldest surviving lifeboat at Zetland Lifeboat Museu.  

Kirkleatham Museum & Walled Garden provides a mix of local history, nature and wildlife encounters at the owl centre. 

Ride the Saltburn Cliff Tramway, the oldest water balanced funicular still in operation in Great Britain, stroll along the only remaining pleasure pier on the whole North East and Yorkshire coast whilst enjoying fish and chips by the sea.  

Nature lovers can explore Guisborough Forest & Walkway, with its scenic trails and play areas, while history enthusiasts can step back in time at Land of Iron for a hands-on industrial heritage experience.  

With its seaside charm, outdoor adventures, and cultural attractions, Redcar & Cleveland is the perfect family-friendly destination.  

Plan your visit today

Stay Longer, Explore More & Make Unforgettable Memories 

Extend your visit and experience the best of Redcar & Cleveland with a relaxing stay. 

For stunning seafront views, choose The Claxton or The Park Hotel in Redcar. In Saltburn, enjoy breathtaking coastal scenery at The Spa Hotel or indulge in boutique charm at Brockley Hall. 

Nestled beneath the North York Moors, Gisborough Hall in Guisborough offers a luxurious home-from-home retreat. For something unique, why not stay in a cosy shepherd’s hut? 

Prefer self-catering? Host & Stay provides a selection of luxury holiday homes and apartments across the borough. 

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