Pumpkin carving, ghost trails, German Food and Beer, ghost walks, scary story sessions and much more will be on the menu for a month long Oktoberfest event.
Bridlington Old Town is once again hoping to bring locals and visitors something totally unique, as ROBOT (Regeneration Of Bridlington Old Town) will be serving up a series of events, happenings, workshops and tasty treats, throughout the month-long Oktoberfest event, which will
culminate during the half- term week.
Below is a full and comprehensive programme of events, timings, locations and booking details. More updates will be uploaded on ROBOT social media pages.
WEEK 1 – TRADITIONAL OCTOBERFEST 29th Sept – 8th Oct.German Beer / Lederhosen / Bratwurst /Sauerkraut / Music Fun
BLACK LION MUSIC HALL:
12 – 6pm Daily – Themed food and drinks in the hotel.
Fri. 6th Oct. 7.30pm – Serial Chiller + guests, in aid of The Hinge. Donations.
Saturday 7th Oct. 8.30pm – The Perfect Shambles.FREE.
Sunday Oct. 1st – Yorkshire Oompah Band & games afternoon tour. FREE.
Sat 7th 7 Sun 8th – Gaslight Jazz Oompah Bandafternoon tour 2-4pm. FREE.
THE TAP ROOM GERMAN BIERGARTEN (rear of The Board Inn):
Sat 30th Sept., Sun 1st Oct., Sat 7th & Sun 8thOctober
Live Music 12-6pm in conjunction with The Black Lion.
BOARD INN:
German Charcuterie Boards, Costumes & German Beers throughout.
Sunday October 1st – Yorkshire Oompah Band & games afternoon tour.
Weds 4th October – Gaslight Jazz Oompah Trio afternoon tour.
Sat 7th & Sun 8th – Gaslight Jazz Oompah Trio afternoon tour.
ASIAN/FILIPINO STREET FOODS Corner of Gordon Road:
Saturday 7th October from approx. 11.30am-4.30pm
BRATWURST & BURGERS STREET FOODS Corner of Gordon Road:
Sun 8th October from approx. 11.30am-4.30pm
Authentic street foods to accompany your special German Beers
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th – Gaslight Jazz Oompah Trio afternoon tour
THE LAMP RESTAURANT / GEORGIAN ROOMS TEA ROOMS:
Themed menus throughout the ten days
Sun. 7th October – Gaslight Jazz Oompah Band afternoon tour, rear Garden.
TIFFIN & CO:
German-style Pies, chocolate Brownies & Chocolate Fountain
Stall outside at weekends with themed foods, alongside:
ARNOLD’S & DOCKSIDE RESTAURANTSTREET FOODS:
Sat. 7th & Sun. 8th 12-4pm – Seafoods & Fine Street Foods Stall, Market Place.
THE PACK HORSE:
Sunday 1st October – Yorkshire Oompah Band & games – afternoon tour.
Sat 7th & Sunday 8th – Gaslight Jazz Oompah Band – afternoon tour.
BURLINGTON’S RESTAURANT:
Themed specials throughout & staff in costume.
Accordionist background – see their social media for timings.
QUEEN’S HOTEL COFFEE HOUSE / NUT & NETTLE:
Vegan foods + Vegan Bratwurst, Sauerkraut etc throughout (open Thurs-Sun).
+ Sun. 1st Oct Yorkshire Oompah Band & Games– afternoon tour.
SISSY & ONE:
Tues. 3rd October 2-4pm. – Cross-stitch Pumpkin Workshop
Photo opp. in a fun OktoberFest Setting. Themed window & themed music.
THE OLD TOWN GALLERY:
4th / 7th / 8th Oct. Gaslight Trio band playing outside weather permitting
Themed windows, Julian Priestley accordionist playing at various times
SISSY & ONE:
Starting 1st October – 31st Oct. Ghost Trail – Spot spooky mini ceramic ghosts in the shops/windows. Answer Sheets available from several Old Town shops.
Winner announced after Oct 31st.
QUEENS HOTEL / NUT & NETTLE:
Themed delicious unique Vegan menus & decorations throughout the month.
WEEK 2 – PUMPKIN WEEK 9th to 15thOctober
Lanterns & Trail / Foods / Workshops /Themed Windows
SISSY & ONE:
Tues 10th Oct. 2-4pm – Fabric Pumpkin workshop.( inc. pumpkin pie).
Themed window, pumpkin décor. Spooky/Halloween themed music throughout.
OLD TOWN GALLERY &* INFORMATION POINT:
Saturday 14th Oct 1-4pm Pumpkin carving Max 5 children + adults £7.00
Sunday 15th October 11.30-2.30pm – Pumpkin Crochet Workshop by Alison Cranidge £10.00 pp, book in person at The Gallery please (open 7 days) inc. Pumpkin Soup. Themed window displays throughout October.
ECHO NEWSPAPER & GALLERY:
Saturday 14th 1-4pm Pumpkin Carving Max. 6 children + adults £5.00 pp.
Book in person at The Echo office.
THE BOARD INN & Sissy & One:
Tues 12th Oct 7-9:30pm – Boozy Craft Evening – Cross-stitch & cocktails.
Sunday 15th 2-3pm – Kids’ Spooky Ceramic Painting Session.
BLACK LION MUSIC HALL:
Friday 13th October 8.00pm Last Resort NuMetal Tribute. Tickets £6.00.
Saturday 14th October 8.30pm Them Heavy Souls. FREE.
THE LAMP RESTAURANT & GEORGIAN TEA ROOMS:
Themed menus & specials throughout the month.
THE PACK HORSE:
Sat. 14 & Sun. 15th Oct. 12-3pm Have a go – Wet sponges in stocks! £1.00
PLUS: Have a go – At Apple Bobbing in the courtyard £1.00 each
TIFFIN & CO:
Sunday 15th October 11-3pm Buy & Try – Create your own Pumpkin Pies!
Thursday 12th October 5-8pm – Storytellers
Themed windows throughout the month & spooky themed costumes!
WEEK 3 – GHOST WEEK 16TH to 22ndOCTOBER:
Ghost Walks / Ghost Stories / Ghost Trail /Music
THE BOARD INN & SISSY & ONE:
Thursday 19th October 7.30pm Murder Mystery Night & costumes
(please try to dress up) Funny trophies to be given out – like worst detective etc.
THE BLACK LION:
Thursday 19th Oct. 7.00pm Live Medium Service.£3.00 On The Door.
Fri. 20th Oct. 7.45pm – The Smiths Utd., + The James Experience. Ticket £13.
Saturday 21st October 8.30pm – The Echoes.FREE.
Bridlington Paranormal Investigators Ghost Night– check social media for details. Staff in costume throughout.
**FREE GHOST WALKS – MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE AT THE OLD TOWN GALLERY & INFORMATION POINT.
(Max 40 per walk) Meet at The Bayle. Hosted by Andy Howarth & His Motley Crew. Boils & Ghouls welcome! Please don’t attend if easily spooked!
Monday 16th at 7pm – 8pm
Optional meal – Burlington’s Restaurant after (must be pre-booked with venue).
Tuesday 17th at 7pm – 8pm
Optional Charcuterie Boards after (must be pre-booked with the Board Inn).
Wednesday 18th at 7pm – 8pm
Optional Pie & Peas / Pumpkin stew (pre-booked with Burlington’s restaurant).
Thursday 19th at 7pm – 8pm
Optional Pie & Peas / Veggie at The Lamp (pre-booked with The Lamp).
MLKWOOD STORE:
19th October 4-6pm Autumn Wreath making workshop £30.00
Please call into store to pay cash. *Also book for Christmas Wreath Workshop
THE BOOK NOOK:
Thurs. 19th Oct 3.30-4pm After school Ghostly Story Time. Age 5+
THE LAMP RESTAURANT:
Beautiful themed menu specials throughout the week.
OLD TOWN GALLERY & INFO POINT:
Sunday 22nd October 11.30-2.30pm £30.00 p/p pre-booked Max 5 people –
Pumpkin & Bat Mosaic workshop with Crafty Alfredo’s Sheila Downing.
WEEKS 4 & 5 – HALLOWEEN WEEK 23rd to 31st October
Trick or Treat / Costumes / Parties / Menus/ Turnip Lanterns
THE BLACK LION:
Thursday 26th October – 7.30pm Black Lion Comedy Night
with Rob Rouse; Lou Conran; Chris Lumb. Tickets £10.00.
Friday 27th Oct. 7.45pm – Green Days + One-Eighty-Two. Tickets £12.00.
Saturday 28th October 8.30pm – Run. FREE.
Sunday 29TH October – Kids’ Halloween Party details TBC
Monday 30th October 7.30pm Adult’s Halloween Gig with ‘Tales from the Grimoire’; Argham; Sproose Moose & The Speedholes, Tim O’Connor.FREE
SISSY & ONE:
Tues 17th Oct. Workshop TBC – please check S&O Facebook for details.
Tues 24th Oct 2-4pm – Spooky Crafting Workshop TBC on social media.
Trick or Treat Week. Themed window displays /spooky costumes throughout.
THE BOARD INN & SISSY & ONE:
Thurs 26th October 7pm – 9:30pm – Boozy Craft Workshop – Rag Wreath
Sat 28th October – Halloween Live Music TBA on social media
THE LAMP & GEORGIAN ROOMS:
Themed menus, specials & windows throughout the week.
THE BAYLE MUSEUM – INSIDE THISSPOOKY BUILDING:
Tuesday 31st October – all day, hosted by Lauren Colman –
• 11-4pm – Halloween Quiz trail
• 1-2pm – Traditional Autumn Harvest Crafts
• 2-2.15pm – Story of the Jack ‘o’ Lantern – kids’ spooky storytime
• 2.15-3.15pm – Victorian/Halloween Crafts/Activities
PLUS: FREE Punch & Judy with Chris Walton 12-12.20pm/12.30-12.50pm
THE BOOK NOOK & BOARD INN:
Thursday 26th Oct. 5.30-6.30pm ‘Poems & Ghosts’
An hour of early evening poems & a short ghost story in this very spooky inn!
THE BOOK NOOK:
Tuesday 31st October Trick or Treat – Anytime from 11am to the witching hour of 7pm!? – Add your tricky spooky rhyme to an Old Town Trickle word withery poem, in return for a treat!
Thurs. 2nd– Sat 4th Nov. 11am-3pm The beginning of November is traditionally a time to remember & celebrate friends & family who have died – bring a memory to add to the ‘Ofrenda’ at The Book Nook& find out more about ‘Mexican Dia de los Muertos’ + Themed windows throughout & spooky costumes throughout OctoberFest!
