Events at Whitby are all within walking distance for the fit (unless you are planning to go to the bits in Robin Hood's Bay, which is a drive/bus proposition if you don't want to spend 2 hrs each way walking) and much is walkable even for the severely unfit. If steps or cobbles are a problem, though, you will find the place a bit of a test; it might be best to plan your day to try for a succession of events in one venue, or at least downhill from one another.

All the official events are in the programme, and most will not be of the eardrum-threatening kind (the Spa is usually where the loudest bits occur) so you should find something to suit. There is also a sizeable fringe in the numerous pubs, if you are hunting for "craic" then this could be fertile ground for you. Find your way to the Station (formerly Tap&Spile) or the Endeavour, odds are there will be someone you know in either place who can give you the lowdown, if not just ask the nearest likely looking person.

If you need to use a vehicle while here then make it a taxi, parking is so bad that one friend who asked a policeman for suggestions was told to try Scarborough (25 miles away) and it wasn't really a joke.

Accommodation is the biggest problem for many. If you want a B+B, Hotel, or self-catering you should be doing it now. Many regulars re-book for next year during the festival, as being the only sure way to secure beds.