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Sightseeing

Whitby Abbey

An absolute must in Whitby https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/whitby-abbey/

199 Steps

Well worth the effort for the views and the Abbey at the top! https://www.visitwhitby.com/blog/199-whitby-abbey-steps/

Whalebone Arch

Don’t miss a photo opportunity here! https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/discover/things-to-do/whale-bone-arch-p12836

Whitby Harbour West Lighthouse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitby_Lighthouse

Whitby harbour, the piers and the lighthouse are all worth seeing and all within an easy walking distance.

Swing Bridge https://www.visitwhitby.com/blog/whitby-swing-bridge/

Watch the bridge close to pedestrians and cars then open up to let the various boats into the harbour

Captain Cook Memorial

Next to the whalebone arch on the west cliff. https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/discover/things-to-do/captain-cook-memorial-monument-p1283651

Local history

Information about Whitby and it’s history

Whitby Museum

Some very interesting artifacts and stories are in this museum https://whitbymuseum.org.uk/

Church of Saint Mary

At the top of the 199 steps, an interesting church and amazing views. https://www.thewhitbyguide.co.uk/secrets-of-st-marys-churchyard/

Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby

Learn all about Whitby’s famous explorer. https://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk/

RNLI Whitby Museum

Learn all about the work of the RNLI in the area. https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/museums/whitby-lifeboat-museum?utm_source=various&utm_medium=vanity_url&utm_campaign=museum_page&utm_content=whitbymuseum

The Endeavour

Life size replica of Captain Cooks HM Bark Endeavour. A good experience for children and has the Orlon restaurant downstairs. https://www.hmbarkendeavour.co.uk

Relaxation

Places to unwind and sit and relax!

Falling Foss Tea Garden

Lovely woodland walks, a waterfall and great tea room - what more could you want! https://www.fallingfossteagarden.co.uk/

Pannett Park

Beautiful park to walk around, relax in and has an amazing children’s playground too, https://www.pannettpark.co.uk/

Entertainments

Whitby Pavilion

Cinema, theatre, event centre, tea room and stunning view out to sea. https://www.whitbypavilion.co.uk/

Beaches

Whitby Beach

A beautiful Sandy beach, at low tide walk all the way along to Sandsend. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186345-d4491456-Reviews-Whitby_Beach-Whitby_Scarborough_District_North_Yorkshire_England.html

Saltwick Bay

Another of Whitby’s stunning beaches. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saltwick_Bay

Sandsend

Beautiful beach, car parks, facilities, cafes and a great place to watch Whitby famous sunsets from. https://www.thewhitbyguide.co.uk/sandsend-whitby/

Information

Whitby Tourist Information Centre

https://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com/whitby

Neighbourhoods

Robin Hood's Bay

A beautiful little village to visit with quaint shops and a lovely pub at the bottom to refuel before you walk back up the hill!!

https://www.yorkshire.com/places/yorkshire-coast/robin-hoods-bay

Runswick Bay

https://www.yorkshire.com/places/yorkshire-coast/runswick-bay

Staithes

https://www.yorkshire.com/places/yorkshire-coast/staithes

Coffee shops and tea rooms

Clara's

Amazing coffees, tea, hot chocolate, snacks and ice cream - all to enjoy whilst sitting on the cliff top admiring the views. https://m.facebook.com/Claraswhitby/