Community
Welcome to Withernsea
A coastal community with a big heart
Withernsea is a town built on community spirit. From dedicated volunteers and local organisations to community groups, businesses and residents, people across our town work together every day to make Withernsea an even better place to live, work and visit.
This page is your gateway to everything happening across our community. Explore local projects shaping Withernsea’s future, discover opportunities to get involved, celebrate the people making a difference, and browse our community events calendar. Whether you’re a lifelong resident, new to the area, or planning a visit to our beautiful coastline, there is always something to enjoy, support and be proud of.
What’s On in Withernsea
Your year round community events calendar
Withernsea is full of life, with events and activities taking place throughout the year for all ages. From festivals and live entertainment to markets, sports, family fun and seasonal celebrations, there’s always something happening.
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Headline Events 2026
- Blue Light Weekend – 8 & 9 August 2026
- Carnival – 10th – 15th August
- Blue Light Kids Fun Day & Kite Festival – 15 & 16 August 2026
- Withernsea last night at the proms – TBC
- Coastal Community Safety Event & Firework Display – 6 November 2026
- Dickensian Christmas, Market & Light Switch-On – 5 December 2026
Community Networks
Our community networks bring together people with shared passions to improve different aspects of life in Withernsea. Each network focuses on a key area of community development and is open to anyone who wants to get involved.
Coastal Community Safety Network
Working together to build safer, stronger communities along our coast.
Accessibility & Inclusion Network
Creating a community where everyone belongs and has the opportunity to thrive.
Events Collective
Supporting community-led tourism, strengthening local identity and creating opportunities for people and places to thrive.
Children & Young People Network
Aligning and strengthening youth provision, creating connections and opportunities across education and community.
Sports Network
Building healthier, stronger communities through sport, teamwork and inclusion.
Message from East Yorkshire Place Partnership
Supporting communitypowered development in Withernsea
East Yorkshire Place Partnership is proud to support Withernsea’s growing network of communityled initiatives. Our investment in this website reflects our commitment to helping local people, organisations and partners work together, share information more easily, and strengthen the town’s capacity to shape its own future.
Across Withernsea, residents, volunteers, businesses and community groups are collaborating to improve wellbeing, create opportunities, and celebrate everything that makes this coastal town unique. By supporting shared communication, visibility and connection, we aim to help these networks thrive and ensure that local voices remain at the heart of Withernsea’s development.
Investing in Withernsea
Withernsea is benefiting from significant investment through regional programmes such as Pride in Place, the Capital Pipeline and other regeneration initiatives. These projects aim to improve local facilities, strengthen community infrastructure, support economic growth and enhance quality of life for residents.