Location: Whitby
Top Things to do in Whitby
What to do and see in Whitby, England: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
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 Surf School
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
At Whitby Surf School we cater specifically for surf lessons from beginner to intermediate levels and SUP Lessons for flat water, exposed waters and wave surfing. We also offer full hire facilities and demo kit available allowing you to try before you buy. Our ethos is to provide the best possible tailor made coaching either for groups or individuals; in the safest possible environment, maximising your progress and enjoyment. We want you to share the same passion that we have for surfing and SUP and therefore employ DBS checked highly trained staff; RLSS Beach Life Guards, Surfing GB and WSA trained and use the best equipment in the business. Keeping you warm and comfortable we have 5mm winter wetsuits, boots, hoods and gloves from XCEL and Tiki and have a wide selection of the beginner soft boards to make sure you’re learning on a board of the appropriate size and volume. All our instructors have experience in working with children as well as a profound knowledge of West Cliff Beach. We also try to keep our staff to student ratios lower than the industry standard.
5. 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 .
6. 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.
7. 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 !
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. 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. The River Gardens
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
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