Scarborough Castle, lighthouse and Whitby Abbey to be lit up in laser beam shows - here are the dates

An exciting new Christmas light show is on its way to the Yorkshire coast this December, making for a stunning spectacle at attractions from Whitby to Spurn Point.
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The spectacular show will see laser beams at Scarborough Lighthouse, Flamborough’s Chalk Tower, Spurn Lighthouse visitor centre, Withernsea Lighthouse and Whitby Abbey and a special lighting and laser show taking place at Scarborough Castle and Lighthouse.

The shows will be taking place from 7pm until 9.30pm in 20-minute intervals, on December 2 and 3 and 9 and 10, with spectators from up to 25 miles expected to be able to see the lasers on a clear night.

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The four-night spectacle, funded by the Yorkshire Coast BID, will see multiple laser beam shows performed in a sequence at some of the most recognisable landmarks and lighthouses.

Laser beams are due to light up Scarborough Castle; the display pictured here was at Carlisle.Laser beams are due to light up Scarborough Castle; the display pictured here was at Carlisle.
Laser beams are due to light up Scarborough Castle; the display pictured here was at Carlisle.

To get the best views, the following locations have also been recommended as the best viewing spots:

· Filey Country Car Park

· Whitby Harbour

· Flamborough Head car park

Scarborough Castle entrance, with inscriptions on the cobbles leading to the gate.
picture: Richard PonterScarborough Castle entrance, with inscriptions on the cobbles leading to the gate.
picture: Richard Ponter
Scarborough Castle entrance, with inscriptions on the cobbles leading to the gate. picture: Richard Ponter

· Scarborough Seafront for the Lighthouse and Castle

· Withernsea Valley Gardens

· Ravenscar

You can invited to listen whilst watching live and enjoy the special soundtrack for a fully immersive experience by tuning in live via the Love Yorkshire Coast YouTube channel.

Kerry Carruthers, Chief Executive of Yorkshire Coast BID, said: “There are a number of incredible historical landmarks across the coast, and we wanted to showcase them by doing something a little different this year, which would support driving visitors to come and see our incredible coast in a new light.”