The Red Arrows, vehicle displays and of course, sailing races, herald the return of the Whitby Regatta this weekend.

The historic event takes place across three days from Saturday, August 13 to the following Monday and is expected to attract thousands of visitors.

And to make sure that you don't miss a minute if you're heading there, here's a rundown of the main attractions including times and locations.

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Saturday August 13

Regatta Tombola - Near Bandstand, from 9am

Pick a Pen - Capt Cook Area, from 11am

Vintage Japanese Motor Cycle Club Rally - Spa Green, from 11am

Rally car dispaly - Spa Green, from 11am

Red Arrows flypast - 1.30pm

RAF Battle of Britain Lancaster Flying Display - approx 2.06pm

Regatta Sail Past & Lifeboat Launch - Harbour, 5.15pm

Solar Viewing - Royal Crescent Road, 1.30pm - 4.15pm

Star Party - West Cliff Pitch and Putt area, from 9pm

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Sunday, August 14

Regatta Tombola - Near bandstand, from 9am

Whitby Community Choir - Archery Green, from 11am

Motorcycle, Quads Gymkhana & Lawn Mower Race - Beach near Khyber Pass, 10am

Regatta Fun Run - Crescent Gardens, 10am start 

Whitby Scooter Club rally - Crescent Gardens, from 11am

Pick a Pen - Capt Cook Area

Tuby's Vintage Commercial vehicles display - West Cliff, from 10am

Vintage & Post War Motorcycles - Crescent Gardens, from 11am

Spit & Polish Classic Car Rally - Spa Green, 11am

Solar Viewing - Royal Crescent Road, 1.30pm - 4pm

RAF Battle of Britain Lancaster Flying Display - Approx 3.43pm

Star Party - Archery Green, from 9pm

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Monday August 15

Regatta Tombola - Near Bandstand, from 9am 

Walking Floats & Fancy Dress assemble - Market Place, 9.30am

Walking Floats & Fancy Dress Parade - from 10am

Fun Fair opens - Pier Road area, 10am

Fancy Dress Judging & Prize Giving - Near Royal Hotel, 10.45am

Rowing Clubs Prize Giving - Abbey Wharf, 7.30pm

Grand Fireworks Display - viewing from West Cliff & Pier, 9.45pm

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