Jack - 'ending up on our own with nothing to do for long periods'

That can't happen in Whitby. Maggie and I sort out accommodation, buy a programme when we get there, sort out where we need to be, but spend more time on fringe events (which aren't in the programme anyway). You'll never be short of things to do in Whitby or the surrounding area. We often stay on for a couple of days after for a bit of walking etc, as we are far too busy during the Week itself.

You've got to take Whitby Folk Week on trust. It's been running so long in its present form that you know there will be good concerts with good artists, good dances and good workshops with many other good events that you are always spoilt for choice.