Location: Whitby
Top Things to do in Whitby
8 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Whitby That You Shouldn't Miss
Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Borough of Scarborough and English county of North Yorkshire. It is located within the historic boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has an established maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. Its East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Cædmon, the earliest recognised English poet, lived. The fishing port developed during the Middle Ages, supporting important herring and whaling fleets, and was (along with the nearby fishing village of Staithes) where Captain Cook learned seamanship.
Restaurants in Whitby
1. Whitby Harbour
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4.5 based on 3,276 reviews
Reviewed By khart8051 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Whitby has to be one Of the prettiest towns anywhere, traditional seaside resort at its very best and some of the best fish and chips shops in the country, the old town and harbour are a delight to stroll around, sit on one of the secluded benches around the harbour and watch the the pleasure fishing crafts return with their catch.
2. Whitby Dracula Society Walk
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By lynnjeffery2017 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Met at twilight for a walk across Whitby with a really knowledgeable guide. Claire made the walk interesting, adding the details of the Bram Stoker story in context. Her knowledge of the town kept our interest for 1 and a half hours as we moved through the tunnel at the start, right through the alleys and courts. Few of us had read the book, but I will be reading it soon. The two students were interested and we were all happy to have joined the tour. The cost of £5 was fair and we were sad that we could not join the ghost walk which was on the Friday. A brisk pace, but manageable .
3. 199 Steps
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4.5 based on 1,133 reviews
Reviewed By flipper1414 - Hartland, United Kingdom
199 steps marked by Roman numerals on the left side of each step at the top a great view a church and after that the abbey , at the bottom narrow cobblestones street with fantastic jewellery shops
4. Ruswarp Bridge
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By brownanthony1
A useful iron construction over the river Esk giving fabulous views up & down the river from the footpath
5. Whitby Town War Memorial
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By NicolaD914 - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
This is an unusual modern war memorial set in a small paved square in front of Whitby harbour. I found the modern granite obelisk quite striking in it’s simplicity set above stone steps providing a fitting plinth to set wreaths on during Remembrance commemorations. There is an information board. It is well worth a look. We shall not forget
6. Larpool Viaduct
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By X8685WHjamesf - Barton Seagrave, United Kingdom
We visited Whitby using the North Yorkshire Moors Railway starting from Pickering. A steam train towed us to Grosmont before being changed by a diesel train for the final leg into Whitby Station. The view of the viaduct from the railway was amazing.
7. Ruswarp Railway Station
8. Whitby Town Railway Station
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