Whitby Swing Bridge is closed to traffic between 10.30am and 4pm at weekends in the school holidays, as well as on bank holidays and special events. The bridge is closed to improve pedestrian safety and support the town’s economy. There is an exemption for buses. Closure dates for 2025 are:
| Weekend dates | Closure times | Special event |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 5 April to Sunday 6 April | 10.30am to 4pm | School Easter holidays |
| Saturday 12 April to Sunday 13 April | 10.30am to 4pm | School Easter holidays |
| Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April | 10.30am to 4pm | Easter Bank Holiday |
| Saturday 26 April to Sunday 27 April | 10.30am to 4pm | Whitby Goth Weekend |
| Saturday 3 May to Monday 5 May | 10.30am to 4pm | Early May Bank Holiday |
| Saturday 24 May to Monday 26 May | 10.30am to 4pm | Spring Bank Holiday |
| Saturday 31 May to Sunday 1 June | 10.30am to 4pm | School half term holidays |
| Saturday 19 July to Sunday 20 July | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 26 July to Sunday 27 July | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 2 August to Sunday 3 August | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 9 August to Sunday 10 August | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays and Whitby Regatta |
| Saturday 16 August to Sunday 17 August | 10.30am to 6pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 23 August to Monday 25 August | 10.30am to 4pm | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Saturday 30 August to Sunday 31 August | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 25 October to Sunday 26 October | 10.30am to 4pm | School half term holidays |
| Saturday 1 November to Sunday 2 November | 10.30am to 4pm | Whitby Goth Weekend |