WHITBY Festival, starting on Saturday, will see a host of exhibitions and displays around the seaside town's varied attractions.

There will also be a dance at the Coliseum and Whitby Pavilion on Saturday and a performance of Moby Dick on a touring theatre ship on Saturday and Sunday evenings.

More events will follow during next week and on June 17, there will be a Fun Factor children's sports event, and a Model Rail exhibition.

For more information telephone 01947 602674 or 01947 604855.