Location: Whitby
Top Things to do in Whitby
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids 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. Ruswarp Pleasure Boats
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5.0 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By louisep183 - Oxford, United Kingdom
We wandered down to the cafe (also highly recommended ) and saw the boat hire by chance. It was great fun to go row up the pretty river - never seen so many ducks! Great fun
2. Mistress Sea Angling Charters
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5.0 based on 56 reviews
Mistress is a Fast Offshore 105 powered by a large Sabre Turbo Diesel engine. Giving her a top speed of nearly 20 knots. Therefore we can get to all those fishing marks inshore fast or push offshore if we really need to. Mistress & Skipper Rich are licensed and Insured to carry 12 passengers and 2 crew, allowing us to operate within 60 miles of Whitby, all year round. There is plenty of space on
3. Guided Walking Tours of Whitby
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5.0 based on 64 reviews
Take a leisurely stroll through streets and alleys while you listen to Curious Stories and Secrets of Whitby with Local Folklore as well as Tales of Pirates, Smugglers, Dracula, Whaling, Whitby Abbey, Captain Cook and many mysterious facts about this ancient town and port. This tour is available by private booking only and is suitable for educational groups, visitors, tour groups, English language learner, wedding parties, families and individuals. Minimum booking fee is £70. All details to be found on the website.
4. Whitby Walks
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4.5 based on 224 reviews
Ghost , In Search of Dracula and Heritage Walks around the streets of Whitby. Private walks available on request .
5. 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.
6. Whitby Abbey
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4.5 based on 5,473 reviews
Reviewed By lawlieh - Rugby, United Kingdom
We were lucky enough to stumble across a Dracula play at the Abbey, amazingly talented actors and so very funny set in the best surroundings too !
7. Whitby Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By Aboutthattravellife
A lovely walk along the pier with beautiful views all around and a good photography spot for taking photos of the Ruddy Turnstones!
8. Esk Valley Railway
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
Esk Valley Railway is a community rail partnership which helps to promote the line to residents and visitors. It has recently been awarded official Community Rail Partnership Accreditation from the Department for Transport. The Esk Valley Railway connects the rural communities in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park with the Tees Valley at Middlesbrough and the historic seaside town of Whitby on the East Coast. The railway also offers an enjoyable, environmentally-friendly and stress-free way to view and explore this magnificent landscape and lovely villages.
9. 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
10. Pannett Park
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4.5 based on 737 reviews
Reviewed By 441tonye - Clayton le Woods, United Kingdom
I was staying at the lovely Arundel Hotel opposite Pannett Park and always walked into Whitby town through the park using different routes, there is so much to see and being a keen gardener I enjoyed looking at the tremendous variety of well kept blooms and bushes. The art gallery contained beautiful paintings and leads into the museum. Dotted around are massive wood carvings made from existing trees, the large floral clock, the Whitby timeline and the Jurassic pavements are all interesting and truly magnificient. *** HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ***
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