Location: Whitby
Top Things to do in Whitby
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Whitby, England
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. Museum of Victorian Science
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 278 reviews
A virtual visit to Dr Frankensteins laboratory with Geissler Tubes, Bouquet Tubes, Railway Tubes, Jacob's Ladder, telegraph system, early x-ray tubes and many more crackling spark, electric flame laden demonstrations. Showing the education of the young Victorians, using many of the static accessories and rare artefacts, as used by them. We hope your visit here will prove interesting, stimulating and will give an insight into this largely extinct branch of science.
Reviewed By Lee-Lynne - Sheffield, United Kingdom
What an amazing and unique experience. The museum is run by a lovely couple an consists of 2 hours of demonstrations with explanation and refreshments at the halfway point. The room is small and can fit 4 visitors only. Tony is so enthusiastic and the museum is his lifes work, an entertaining and unique experience!
2. Black Market Jewellry
3. The Green Dragon Ale House
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Located in the heart of Whitby, 'The Green Dragon' is a must for any connoisseur of fine ales. Selling only the finest ales, locally sourced, as well as from the rest of the UK and further afield. As well as a large selection of ales to choose from, we also sell uniquely crafted gift sets filled with ales and locally sourced produce, ideal for gifts.
Reviewed By mavisdavis2
Great little bar with a great selection of beers, friendly staff and is dog friendly also! Would return for sure!
4. Eskape Whitby
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
At Eskape Whitby you will have 60 minutes within one of our themed escape rooms. You will have to work with your team, following clues and solving puzzles. Can you escape before your time runs out? Choose from 'The Night Watchman' or 'A Curious Case', both of which are available to book via our website up to 24 hours in advance. Please contact us directly for last minute availability. Bookings strictly by appointment only.
Reviewed By Z615KKnickc
Really enjoyed "The Night Watchman" will be back to do the other room, pleasant friendly informative host, Excellent Thank you
5. Whitby Wholefoods
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Odyssey754518
Lovely owner, very helpfull and full of brilliant knowledge of all her products she went above and beyond to help us to find some products closer to our home as we were stocking up from her shop. Lovely to talk to. Yet another lovely hidden gem on whitby.
6. The Quirky Den
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5.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By sharonlR3738JY
A quirky little pub serving real ales and a wide selection of gins and tonics. Friendly and helpful staff. Whenever we're in Whitby we love to call for a drink and girls always remember us. Only a few tables downstairs but upstairs you'll find a few more seats. Small, cosy and welcoming. We Love it.
7. Whitby Museum
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4.5 based on 801 reviews
Striving to preserve an Edwardian atmosphere, this museum houses a variety of general collections.
Reviewed By JAYNECBG - London, United Kingdom
This is an absolutely fabulous museum. A must for anyone visiting Whitby. So quirky and fun and informative. From a mummified hand (a burglar’s lucky charm) to a cannon from the battle of Trafalgar, there is something for everyone. We ranged in age from 75 to 15 and everyone was happy. Lovely staff too.
8. Mini Monsterz
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
Mini Monsterz is a children's Indoor play area for 0-16 year olds. We recommend booking on our website in advance as spaces are limited.
Reviewed By bexw1980 - Scarborough, United Kingdom
We held a party here for my sons 6th birthday, he had 9 friends, they played in the soft play area then we we were called upstairs for food.... fab food, a sausage, chicken nuggets, and a fish finger with chips! They could have beans if they wanted! The ladies serving were lovely! They then had ice cream or ice lollies! Then back downstairs for laser tag! The guy explained the rules then off they went through the play barn with their guns! Fab soundtrack playing to get the adrenaline going! Even the dads got to have a go! Really reasonable too, was £15 per child for all that!! We had an amazing time and I couldn’t recommend it enough! We didn’t know mini monsters did laser tag so this was a great find!! Thank you to all at Mini Monsters in Ruswarp, you have a great team!!
9. St Mary's Church
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4.5 based on 977 reviews
Reviewed By 353cliffw - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Stopped off at the church by chance on way to the abbey and we’re glad we did as it was a most interesting place which should not be missed. The enclosed pews of various shapes and sizes and status fill the ground floor and balcony which overlook a three tier pulpit. Most unusual and fascinating. Some of the upstairs pews have external timber clad stairs adding to it’s uniqueness. Finally the surrounding graveyard offers fine views of the harbour.
10. Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby
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4.5 based on 679 reviews
Winner of the 2013 VisitEngland Gold Award for Excellence! Visit the house where the James Cook came to serve his seaman's apprenticeship. The handsome 17th century house on the harbour belonged to Cook's master, the Quaker shipowner, John Walker. It was here in the attic that the family lodged thier apprentices when not at sea serving the London coal trade.The Museum's rich collection celebrates Cook's achievements and the work of those who sailed with him - sailors, scientists and artists.See letters in Cook's own hand, original paintings and drawings, ship models and maps, and strange objects from newly discovered lands.Special Exhibition for 2014 - 'Australian Encounters! Charting a Continent'. Cook and his successors completed the chart of the continentss coastline and marvelled at the strange new creatures they saw - 'unlike anything encountered before!'.
Reviewed By J3919TFstevew
well again a great fantastic museum which is Highlighting the famous Explorer and so much to read and see items of the explorer well worth the visit . It is a great museum we hand a wonderful time
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