Location: Whitby
Top Things to do in Whitby
Top 10 Hidden Gems 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
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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. Poets Cottage Shrub Nursery
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5.0 based on 55 reviews
A beautifully situated horticultural establishment. One of the seven wonders of Whitby! : SPECIALISING IN PLANTS OF ALL SHAPES, SIZES, DESCRIPTIONS. : NEW STOCK FROM OUR NURSERY, BROUGHT IN BY WHEELBARROW, DAILY. : FREE ADMISSION TO OUR GARDENS AND PLANT SALES AREAS.
Reviewed By GillB60 - York, United Kingdom
A lovely garden centre in a beautiful spot, super well stocked with warm, friendly and helpful staff. Well worth a visit.
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. Ebor Jetworks
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By pchell147 - Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Have visited here previously and every time I’m in Whitby this is the one shop I’m constantly drawn back to. This summer purchasing a small jet pendant set in silver as my 12yr old son had his heart set on wearing one like I have (which was also purchased from here a couple of years ago) Having gone into the quaint and welcoming workshop I didn’t see a pendant like I had. I spoke to a lovely chap who owned the shop and he said he’d have a look for a suitable piece of jet. Having found this he said he’d make it for him and to return later. Upon returning he’d make a stunning pendant which made my son smile from ear to ear. Sadly last week my son caught the chain and the bail came apart and the pendant lost. Tears ensued and I got in touch with the Ebor via phone. After sending a few emails and measuring the one I had I was told by David he’d make one up especially. True to his word this was done in a couple of days and he went out of his way to pop it in the post that evening so my son would have it as quickly as possible. The next day a lovely black ember lol arrived and the pendant was with us. Thankfully my son is happy again. It’s also good to know they only work with genuine jet. Their pieces are unique and work with you to make custom pieces. The epitome of customer service. As soon as I’m back in Whitby they’ll be no doubt I’ll be visiting again.
5. 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
6. 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.
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. 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
9. Fortune's Kippers
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By neila87 - Manchester, United Kingdom
I love kippers. I have always considered the smaller Manx kippers to be the pinnacle of salty herring juiciness. However, in terms of absolute flavour these come very, very close. They are strongly smoked but not too salty with a lingering sweetness that might be inherent too the fish or the brining process. Either way they are superb. If you're there while the smoking is being carried out the smell of the oak smoke I'd sublime. If you get to see inside the smoke house you can see the years of tar coating the insides of the kilns. Definitely an experience.
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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