This years Bridlington Kite Festival was another great success with people from far and wide coming to watch the colourful displays

The annual Bridlington Kite Festival was, once again, a soar-away success with thousands of people descending on Sewerby Fields.
By Claudia Bowes
Published 24th May 2023, 09:59 GMT
Updated 24th May 2023, 10:56 GMT
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Kites of all descriptions, sizes and colours took to the air over the weekend (Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21) at the picturesque location. The free event in Bridlington also offered food and drink stalls, fairground rides and children's entertainment.

Organisers of the event estimated that around 15,000 people attended the event over the two days.

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There were professional flying demonstrations, while visitors had the opportunity to have a go with the impressive kites.

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    Kites of all sizes and shapes were on display at Sewerby Fields. Credit: Yorkshire Post/Tony JohnsonKites of all sizes and shapes were on display at Sewerby Fields. Credit: Yorkshire Post/Tony Johnson
    Kites of all sizes and shapes were on display at Sewerby Fields. Credit: Yorkshire Post/Tony Johnson

    A Bridlington Kite Festival spokesperson, via Facebook, said: “Thank you to everyone who came to the festival this weekend.

    "We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did. See you next year!”

    The organisers are welcoming feedback at https://loom.ly/PmbNxd4

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