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 2026 are:
| Weekend dates | Closure times | Special event |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 March | 10.30am to 4pm | School Easter holidays |
| Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April | 10.30am to 4pm | Easter bank holiday |
| Saturday 11 April to Sunday 12 April | 10.30am to 4pm | School Easter holidays |
| Friday 1 May | 10.30am to 4pm | Whitby Goth Weekend |
| Saturday 2 May to Monday 4 May | 10.30am to 4pm | Early May bank holiday |
| Saturday 23 May to Monday 25 May | 10.30am to 4pm | Spring bank holiday |
| Saturday 30 May to Sunday 31 May | 10.30am to 4pm | School half term holidays |
| Saturday 18 July to Sunday 19 July | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 1 August to Sunday 2 August | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 8 August to Sunday 9 August | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Monday 10 August | 10.30am to 4pm | Whitby Regatta |
| Saturday 15 August to Sunday 16 August | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 22 August to Sunday 23 August | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 29 August to Sunday 30 August | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Monday 31 August | 10.30am to 4pm | Summer bank holiday |
| Saturday 5 September to Sunday 6 September | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Saturday 24 October to Sunday 25 October | 10.30am to 4pm | School half term holidays |
| Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November | 10.30am to 5pm | Whitby Goth Weekend |