Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This video was sent to me by my good Yotube friend chris who lives at Bempton Bridlington near Flamborough. Many thanks Chirs for taking the time and makng the efoort to record these fun whacky creations!
The Flamborough Flowerpot Festival returned this June 2026. The village came to life once again with brilliant, creative, and sometimes slightly bonkers flowerpot displays!
Throughout June, residents, businesses, and community groups across Flamborough created their own flowerpot models and displays, turning the village into a fun trail for visitors of all ages to explore. The festival is all about bringing the community together, having a bit of fun, and seeing just how creative a flowerpot can become.
Flamborough in Fiction!
We’re thrilled to share a special feature from mystery author Mona Marple, who’s taken inspiration from our very own Flowerpot Festival for her latest book series!
In her beautifully written blog, “Flamborough Flowerpot Festival: A Quirky Yorkshire Tradition & the Inspiration Behind My New Mystery Series,” Mona captures the magic, creativity, and community spirit that makes our festival so special — and reveals how it’s become the backdrop for her brand new Yorkshire Mysteries.
From Elvis to Spiderman, and all the wonderfully weird creations in between, Mona’s words celebrate the heart of what we do here in Flamborough.
[Read the full blog post → Flamborough Flowerpot Festival: A Quirky Yorkshire Tradition & the Inspiration Behind My New Mystery Series
This video was sent to me by my good Yotube friend chris who lives at Bempton Bridlington near Flamborough. Many thanks Chirs for taking the time and makng the efoort to record these fun whacky creations!
The Flamborough Flowerpot Festival returned this June 2026. The village came to life once again with brilliant, creative, and sometimes slightly bonkers flowerpot displays!
Throughout June, residents, businesses, and community groups across Flamborough created their own flowerpot models and displays, turning the village into a fun trail for visitors of all ages to explore. The festival is all about bringing the community together, having a bit of fun, and seeing just how creative a flowerpot can become.
Flamborough in Fiction!
We’re thrilled to share a special feature from mystery author Mona Marple, who’s taken inspiration from our very own Flowerpot Festival for her latest book series!
In her beautifully written blog, “Flamborough Flowerpot Festival: A Quirky Yorkshire Tradition & the Inspiration Behind My New Mystery Series,” Mona captures the magic, creativity, and community spirit that makes our festival so special — and reveals how it’s become the backdrop for her brand new Yorkshire Mysteries.
From Elvis to Spiderman, and all the wonderfully weird creations in between, Mona’s words celebrate the heart of what we do here in Flamborough.
[Read the full blog post → Flamborough Flowerpot Festival: A Quirky Yorkshire Tradition & the Inspiration Behind My New Mystery Series




![Our Visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa
After an almost 2 hour journey from our Harmony of the Seas cruise ship and a hot walk through bustling village back streets, we eventually arrived at the, ever famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. We were pushed for time as we needed to get back to our ship so there was no time to do more than a quick walk round, get a drink and go to the toilet. The queues to buy tickets were long, so that was a no no. We couldnt understand our tour guides Italian accent.
Then it was time to head back to our coach. There were few toilet facilities. What there were, were attached to bars and these were were very poor. The streets were full of tourists competing with traffic. I know Im being a moan but.............there you have it.
Was I glad we made the effort? Yes. Would I do it again? No, once was enough.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa (Italian: torre pendente di Pisa [ˈtorre penˈdɛnte di ˈpiːza, - ˈpiːsa], or simply the Tower of Pisa (torre di Pisa), is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of Pisa Cathedral. It is known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is one of three structures in Pisas Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), which includes the cathedral and Pisa Baptistry. Over time, the flawed tower has become one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world as well as an architectural icon of Italy, receiving over 5 million visitors each year.
The height of the tower is 55.86 metres (183 feet 3 inches) from the ground on the low side and 56.67 m (185 ft 11 in) on the high side. The width of the walls at the base is 2.44 m (8 ft 0 in). Its weight is estimated at 14,500 tonnes (16,000 short tons).[3] The tower has 296 or 294 steps; the seventh floor has two fewer steps on the north-facing staircase.
The tower began to lean during construction in the 12th century, due to soft ground which could not properly support the structures weight. It worsened through the completion of construction in the 14th century. By 1990, the tilt had reached 5.5 degrees. The structure was stabilized by remedial work between 1993 and 2001, which reduced the tilt to 3.97 degrees.
Architect
The identity of the architect of the tower is a subject of controversy. The design had long been attributed to a man named Guglielmo and to Bonanno Pisano, the latter a well-known 12th-century resident artist of Pisa known for his bronze casting, particularly in the Pisa Duomo. Pisano left Pisa in 1185 for Monreale, Sicily, only to return and die in his home town. A piece of cast bearing his name was discovered at the foot of the tower in 1820, but this may be related to the bronze door in the façade of the cathedral that was destroyed in 1595. A 2001 study seems to indicate Diotisalvi was the original architect.
The height of the tower is 55.86 metres (183 feet 3 inches) from the ground on the low side and 56.67 m (185 ft 11 in) on the high side. The width of the walls at the base is 2.44 m (8 ft 0 in). Its weight is estimated at 14,500 tonnes (16,000 short tons).[3] The tower has 296 or 294 steps; the seventh floor has two fewer steps on the north-facing staircase.
The tower began to lean during construction in the 12th century, due to soft ground which could not properly support the structures weight. It worsened through the completion of construction in the 14th century. By 1990, the tilt had reached 5.5 degrees. The structure was stabilized by remedial work between 1993 and 2001, which reduced the tilt to 3.97 degrees. Our Visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZDE_knQTkqY/mqdefault.jpg)





