Bayview Spring Walking Weekend · April
Guided coastal walks, wildlife talks and family trails, with routes ranging from level promenade strolls to a full-day headland hike.
A town that turns out
What’s on
Harbour celebrations, food weekends, open studios and live music keep Bayview’s calendar full from spring to winter.
Annual highlights
Make a date with the coast
Sea & Soil Food Festival · May
A three-day celebration of fishermen, farmers, chefs and makers, centred on Old Quay and the Market Hall.
St Cuthbert’s Regatta · July
Sailing races, rowing, harbour games and an evening parade of illuminated boats, ending with fireworks over the bay.
Bayview Arts Trail · September
Studios, workshops and unusual historic buildings open across town, with exhibitions, demonstrations and live performance.
Harbour Lights · December
A lantern procession, late-night shopping, carols on the quay and the switching-on of the floating Christmas tree.
Coming together
Small events, local character
Alongside the headline dates, galleries, pubs, churches and community groups organise a lively programme throughout the year.
Quayside Sessions
Acoustic music in the covered fish market on the first Friday of each month.
7.30pm · Pay what you can
History beneath the streets
A guided evening walk through Bayview’s old lanes, cellars and smugglers’ stories.
Selected Wednesdays
Sunrise swim club
A friendly, informal sea swim from Harbour Cove followed by coffee on the quay.
Sundays · Conditions permitting
Bandstand Sundays
Brass bands, folk groups and community ensembles in the Clifftop Gardens.
June–September · Free