In 1806 The Gentleman’s Magazine described Filey as an escape from the boisterous crowds of Scarborough and a place of simple pleasures. In 2019 visitors continue to enjoy the serenity the town brings them in weather fine and foul.
Welcome to our little world, welcome to Filey.
Nov-2019
Exciting new chapter for Kirsty L. Boat at Gussykat. Her well loved Union Street tailoring, alteration and repair business is delighted to be showcasing the work of talented local photographer Becky Haxby Rhodes. The first few pieces are already on display, with more to follow on the run up to the festive season. Kirsty commented: “Becky’s […]
Nov-2019
The line up for Filey Folk Festival has been announced. The headliners at the Evron Centre include acts from America, Australia and, what might be described as, London-Irish. The Folk Festival runs from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May. The festival brings a vibrant atmosphere to the town with musicians in a myriad of venues. From […]
Tickets for the headlining acts of Filey Literature Festival have gone on sale. The festival is taking place over the bank holiday weekend of Friday 22 to Sunday 24 May, 2020. The opening act is the ‘Bard of Barnsley’ Ian McMillan. On Saturday 23 May the popular crime writer Frances Brody is in town talking […]
Nov-2019
Filey’s Fishtive Tree is set to be unveiled on Saturday 7th December. The ‘tree’ is quite a sight, made as it is from lobster pots, dressed with fishy bunting and topped by a golden salmon. Although it is only the third year that the tree has appeared on the Coble Landing, the fishtive tree has […]