Whitburn residents set for weekend of family fun as part of a South Tyneside village festival

The community of Whitburn has come together to stage a family fun day, as part of the village festival, on Saturday, June 29.
Whitburn Village Festival fun day at Cornthwaite Park - Whitburn Village Festival fun day at Cornthwaite Park -
Whitburn Village Festival fun day at Cornthwaite Park -

Attractions such as a magician, face painting, inflatables, live music, family bowling, sports activities, stalls and refreshments will all be on offer in between 12pm and 4pm in Cornthwaite Park.

St Vincent’s Church in Poplar Drive will also be hosting the popular flower show on Friday, 28 June and Saturday, June 29, meanwhile Whitburn Parish Church in Church Lane will be offering strawberry teas.

Coun Tracey Dixon, a member of the Whitburn Festival Committee and local ward member, said: “Whitburn Festival is a popular event which really does bring the community together.”