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 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 |
| Monday 26 May to Friday 30 May | 10.30am to 4pm | School half term holidays |
| Saturday 22 July to Sunday 21 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 |
| Saturday 9 August to Monday 11 August | 10.30am to 6pm | Whitby Regatta and Folk Week |
| Saturday 22 August to Monday 24 August | 10.30am to 4pm | Summer Bank Holiday |
| Saturday 31 August to Sunday 1 September | 10.30am to 4pm | School summer holidays |
| Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October | 10.30am to 4pm | School half term holidays |
| Saturday 1 November to Sunday 2 November | 10.30am to 4pm | Whitby Goth Weekend |