Animated Objects based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire specialise in large scale events, outdoor theatre, giant artworks and performances involving professional artists, schools and the wider community. Here you'll find details of our current work and productions, and how to get involved.
If you are a school; local authority; festival organiser; commissioning body or community organisation and are interested in working with us on future projects please visit our workshops and events pages to see what we do and contact us to discuss your ideas in more detail.
Every project is bespoke. We bring years of artistic excellence and professional event planning expertise to deliver exceptional experiences for both participants and audiences alike. If you don't see something you need, drop us a line - if we can't do it, we probably know somebody who can!
If you are a school; local authority; festival organiser; commissioning body or community organisation and are interested in working with us on future projects please visit our workshops and events pages to see what we do and contact us to discuss your ideas in more detail.
Every project is bespoke. We bring years of artistic excellence and professional event planning expertise to deliver exceptional experiences for both participants and audiences alike. If you don't see something you need, drop us a line - if we can't do it, we probably know somebody who can!
Did you know that in 2026 it will be 400 years since spa waters were first discovered in Scarborough, making it the first seaside spa town in England?
There are several different organisations hosting activities and events as part of Scarborough 400 this year. Take a look at the VisitNorthYorkshire website for details.
Animated Objects are running a number of events to celebrate this important anniversary - watch this space and follow us on socials @animatedobjects for updates and more information as new dates are added. Here's our programme so far:
May - June
Outreach activities and workshops. Follow us on social media @animatedobjects for updates on workshop dates and how you and your guests can get involved
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May 8th & 9th
Creative activities days at Scarborough Central Library and Information Centre (1.00 - 3.00 Friday/ 10-12.00 & 1.00 - 3.00 Saturday)
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May 24th 1.00 - 3.00
Historic Lantern Making at St. Mary's Church as part of the Big Ideas by the Sea festival, suitable for participants aged 7 and above. Children must be accompanied by an adult
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May Half Term Activities:
Creative activities sessions inspired by Scarborough 400
Monday 25th May 10.00-12.00 & 1.00 -3.00*
Scarborough Sea life Centre
*please note you will require general admission tickets for the Sealife Centre to take part in this session
Tues 26th May 10.00-12.00 & 1.00 - 3.00
Woodend Creative Workspace, The Crescent, Scarborough
Wednesday 27th May 10.00-12.00
Eastfield library (More than Books)
Wednesday 27th May 1.30-3.30
Beeforths Hive, South Cliff Gardens, The Esplanade
Thursday 28th May
Scarborough Spa 10.00-12.00 & 1.00 - 3.00
Friday 29th May
Newby and Scalby Library, Scalby Road 10.00 -12.00
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Saturday June 27th
Large scale community sculpture on display as part of Scarborough Armed Forces Day
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Sunday 12th July 10.00-12.00 & 1.00 - 3.00
Creating the Historic Pump Room - a carousel of activities
During these drop in workshop sessions, you will learn about the history of the spa pump room and have the opportunity to experience a number of different creative activities including:
* creative writing with acclaimed poet Charlotte Oliver
* cardboard tile making with local artist Jayne Shipley
*feature lantern making with Dawn Dyson-Threadgold
*cardboard construction and engineering with Lee Threadgold
The pieces made in these sessions will become part of the Spa Pump Room reconstruction (see below)
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July 18th - 19th
A celebration of Scarborough’s 400 years as a seaside spa town at Seafest - in the Ocean Room at the spa from 10.30 - 4.00. Featuring free family activities; a life sized cardboard reconstruction of the original spa pump room; a community village of stalls from local charities and organisations and lots more!
Free admission!
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Monday 3rd - Sunday 9th August. (Opening times TBC)
The Regency Room at Scarborough Spa
Scarborough Spa Pump Room -
Beneath the ground at Scarborough Spa is the location of a victorian pump room; where wealthy visitors to the town would come to sample the mineral waters that made the town famous. This historic room is now no longer accessible due to the ravages of time and the elements, but you can experience the space and learn more of its history in our life sized reconstruction made entirely of cardboard. This immersive exhibition will be in the Regency Room at Scarborough Spa.
Free Admission
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October 23rd - 24th
Moonlight on the Lake at Peasholm Park
Our increasingly popular annual event featuring hundreds of beautiful hand made lanterns and illuminations is returning for 2026. The team at Animated Objects are already at work creating new content for this year's trail. Tickets will go on sale shortly. Follow us on social media for details!
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October 27th - Nov 28th
Scarborough 400 years winter exhibition
Watch our socials for where to find more exciting work on display later in the year.
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November 27th from 5.30pm, Peasholm Park
Animated Objects brings you the 10th edition of our annual community lantern parade as part of the Scarborough Sparkle weekend. One of the main themes for 2026 is ‘Scarborough - the next 400 Years’
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Outreach activities and workshops. Follow us on social media @animatedobjects for updates on workshop dates and how you and your guests can get involved
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May 8th & 9th
Creative activities days at Scarborough Central Library and Information Centre (1.00 - 3.00 Friday/ 10-12.00 & 1.00 - 3.00 Saturday)
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May 24th 1.00 - 3.00
Historic Lantern Making at St. Mary's Church as part of the Big Ideas by the Sea festival, suitable for participants aged 7 and above. Children must be accompanied by an adult
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May Half Term Activities:
Creative activities sessions inspired by Scarborough 400
Monday 25th May 10.00-12.00 & 1.00 -3.00*
Scarborough Sea life Centre
*please note you will require general admission tickets for the Sealife Centre to take part in this session
Tues 26th May 10.00-12.00 & 1.00 - 3.00
Woodend Creative Workspace, The Crescent, Scarborough
Wednesday 27th May 10.00-12.00
Eastfield library (More than Books)
Wednesday 27th May 1.30-3.30
Beeforths Hive, South Cliff Gardens, The Esplanade
Thursday 28th May
Scarborough Spa 10.00-12.00 & 1.00 - 3.00
Friday 29th May
Newby and Scalby Library, Scalby Road 10.00 -12.00
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Saturday June 27th
Large scale community sculpture on display as part of Scarborough Armed Forces Day
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Sunday 12th July 10.00-12.00 & 1.00 - 3.00
Creating the Historic Pump Room - a carousel of activities
During these drop in workshop sessions, you will learn about the history of the spa pump room and have the opportunity to experience a number of different creative activities including:
* creative writing with acclaimed poet Charlotte Oliver
* cardboard tile making with local artist Jayne Shipley
*feature lantern making with Dawn Dyson-Threadgold
*cardboard construction and engineering with Lee Threadgold
The pieces made in these sessions will become part of the Spa Pump Room reconstruction (see below)
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July 18th - 19th
A celebration of Scarborough’s 400 years as a seaside spa town at Seafest - in the Ocean Room at the spa from 10.30 - 4.00. Featuring free family activities; a life sized cardboard reconstruction of the original spa pump room; a community village of stalls from local charities and organisations and lots more!
Free admission!
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Monday 3rd - Sunday 9th August. (Opening times TBC)
The Regency Room at Scarborough Spa
Scarborough Spa Pump Room -
Beneath the ground at Scarborough Spa is the location of a victorian pump room; where wealthy visitors to the town would come to sample the mineral waters that made the town famous. This historic room is now no longer accessible due to the ravages of time and the elements, but you can experience the space and learn more of its history in our life sized reconstruction made entirely of cardboard. This immersive exhibition will be in the Regency Room at Scarborough Spa.
Free Admission
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October 23rd - 24th
Moonlight on the Lake at Peasholm Park
Our increasingly popular annual event featuring hundreds of beautiful hand made lanterns and illuminations is returning for 2026. The team at Animated Objects are already at work creating new content for this year's trail. Tickets will go on sale shortly. Follow us on social media for details!
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October 27th - Nov 28th
Scarborough 400 years winter exhibition
Watch our socials for where to find more exciting work on display later in the year.
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November 27th from 5.30pm, Peasholm Park
Animated Objects brings you the 10th edition of our annual community lantern parade as part of the Scarborough Sparkle weekend. One of the main themes for 2026 is ‘Scarborough - the next 400 Years’
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If you would like to download either of our project logos to help promote activities and events on your social media, please click the links below (and don't forget to tag us in!)
NEWS -
We're thrilled to be running a new programme of skills sessions and work experience opportunities for young people aged 16-22 in the Scarborough area who are interested in theatre, backstage and events work. This year's course is now full, but we hope to begin the process of fundraising to continue this work and offer opportunities to a new group of young people in 2027.
We're thrilled to be running a new programme of skills sessions and work experience opportunities for young people aged 16-22 in the Scarborough area who are interested in theatre, backstage and events work. This year's course is now full, but we hope to begin the process of fundraising to continue this work and offer opportunities to a new group of young people in 2027.
Stay in touch via social media: follow us @animatedobjects
It was great to work with the wonderful @animatedobjects again this year. Thank you for all your hard work and expertise.
Whitby Town Council
