Location: Whitby
Top Things to do in Whitby
The 10 Best Things to do 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. 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.
3. 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 !
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. 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
7. Falling Foss Tea Garden and Waterfall
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4.5 based on 770 reviews
Open seasonally April to September Outdoor cafe situated in the heart of Sneaton Forest beside Falling Foss waterfall. Enjoy delicious home baking, Bacon Baps, Light Lunches, Baytown Coffee, Loose Leaf Teas, Stonehouse Bakery Bread and Beacon Farm Ice Cream. See you soon, Love Foss x
Reviewed By Donniediddles
Fabulous outdoor tea room. Magical setting in beautiful woodland with a spectacular waterfall. Friendly staff. Food was epic. The best bacon cobs we have ever had. Tasty nachos. Great cake. Just wish now we had tried the fabulous looking scones too. Good size teapots. Fire pit with marshmallows to toast for the children. Lovely play area. Some of the seating was undercover. Our boys (6 and 3) thought it was so awesome we had to return for a second visit during our half term holiday in North Yorkshire. They are still talking about their visit to the falling foss.
8. Whitby Beach
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4.5 based on 1,435 reviews
Reviewed By Daveshent - Leek, United Kingdom
Great beach stretching for miles, flat hard sand makes it great for games and playing, colourful beach huts line the prominard and the life guard station well manned with good guidance given to surfers and bathers alike. Lots of space for social distancing during COVID 19
9. 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.
10. 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
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