From vintage classics to spectacular stunts, the ever popular traction engine rally has returned to Whitby for its annual three day show.
A steam powered landrover at the Traction Engine Rally 2026. Picture: Ceri Oakes
In the shadows of Whitby Abbey, throughout the three days (Friday July 31 to Sunday August 2) there are stunts, displays, family activities and exhibits of two and four wheels through the ages.
Highlights are the Stannage International Stunt Show, with a high fall show, exploding coffin, motorbike stunts, car jumps and trick riding.
Magic Mike is one to keep the youngsters entertained with magic tricks, ventriloquism, balloon modelling and juggling. Scarborough Fair Stage Show also has a number of family singing, dancing and music shows.
In addition to trade stalls and exhibits there are the displays of traction engines, fairground organs, vintage cars, classic motorcycles, military vehicles, miniature steam engines, stationary engines and vintage tractors.
Vintage tractors in the arena at the Whitby Traction Engine Rally. Picture: Ceri OakesWhitby Traction Engine Rally 2026. Picture: Ceri OakesStationary engines on display at the Whitby Traction Engine Rally 2026. Picture: Ceri OakesA traditional carousel at the Traction Engine Rally 2026. Picture: Ceri OakesAn Austin Healey in the vintage vehicle section at the Traction Engine Rally 2026. Picture: Ceri OakesA red BMW Isetta at the Whitby Traction Engine Rally 2026. Picture: Ceri OakesA man relaxes by his classic car. Picture: Ceri OakesCrowds enjoying the Whitby Traction Rally. Picture: Ceri OakesTraction engines on display at the Whitby Traction Engine Rally 2026. Picture: Ceri OakesTraction engines on display at the Whitby Traction Engine Rally 2026. Picture: Ceri OakesTraction engines on display at the Whitby Traction Engine Rally 2026. Picture: Ceri OakesTraction engines on display at the Whitby Traction Engine Rally 2026. Picture: Ceri OakesGerry the dog also took part in the tractor display. Picture: Ceri OakesTraction engines on display at the Whitby Traction Engine Rally 2026. Picture: Ceri OakesAction from the tractor pull at the Whitby Traction Engine Rally. Picture: Ceri OakesAction from the tractor pull at the Whitby Traction Engine Rally. Picture: Ceri OakesSteve and his dog Buddy from Manchester in the stationary Engine section at Traction Engine Rally. Picture: Ceri OakesVintage tractors in the arena at the Whitby Traction Engine Rally. Picture: Ceri OakesChatting amongst the Fordson Dextas at the annual Traction Engine Rally in Whitby. Picture: Ceri OakesTuby’s vintage vehicles at the annual Traction Engine Rally in Whitby. Picture: Ceri OakesRiley from Hull brought his tractor to Whitby for the annual Traction Engine Rally. Picture: Ceri OakesVinny from Hull has a ride in the trailer of his brother’s tractor. Picture: Ceri OakesEnjoying the ride at the traction rally. Picture: Ceri OakesStationary engines at the Whitby Traction Rally. Picture: Ceri OakesA gold bottom Ferguson FE-35 tractor on display at the annual Traction Engine Rally. Picture: Ceri Oakes
